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Building Healthy Boundaries

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Lesson Plan

Building Healthy Boundaries

Setting Boundaries with Friends

In this lesson, students will learn how to set and respect boundaries within friendships through active learning activities. This session aims to equip students with the skills needed to maintain healthy and respectful relationships.

Audience

3rd to 5th Graders

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Active Learning

Materials

Printable Scenario Cards, Markers, and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

  • Greet the students and briefly explain the importance of boundaries in friendships.
  • Define what boundaries are and why they're crucial for healthy relationships.

Step 2

Group Activity: Scenario Cards

10 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Distribute scenario cards to each group (each card depicts a different situation where boundaries may need to be set).
  • Ask each group to discuss the scenario and come up with a way to set a healthy boundary.
  • Walk around to facilitate discussions and assist as needed.

Step 3

Share and Discuss

5 minutes

  • Bring the class back together and have each group share their scenario and the boundary they set.
  • Open the floor for questions and additional discussions on why those boundaries are important.
  • Reinforce key points and provide feedback.

Step 4

Closure

2 minutes

  • Summarize the lesson by highlighting the importance of boundaries.
  • Encourage students to practice setting boundaries in their own friendships.
  • Thank the students for their participation.
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Worksheet

Printable Scenario Cards

Scenario cards depicting different situations where boundaries may need to be set. These cards will be used for group discussions.




Scenario 1: A friend keeps asking to borrow your things without returning them.







Scenario 2: A friend often interrupts you when you're speaking.







Scenario 3: A friend pressures you to do something you're not comfortable with.







Scenario 4: A friend always wants to play the games they choose, ignoring your preferences.




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