Teacher Script for My Body, My Boundaries

Introduction (5 minutes)

Teacher: “Good morning, [Student Name]! Today we’re going to talk about something very important—our personal boundaries. A boundary is like an invisible line around your body that shows who can touch us and where. Our job is to keep that line safe.”

Teacher: “Can you tell me some touches that feel safe?”

Teacher: “Thank you! Now, which kinds of touches feel uncomfortable or make you feel uneasy?”

Teacher: “Those are great answers. Remember, it’s always okay to tell someone if a touch doesn’t feel right.”

Read Aloud (5 minutes)

Teacher: “Now we will read The Safe Sunflower. Listen carefully for any time Sunflower feels worried or unsafe.”

Read the story aloud, pausing at the page where Sunflower looks upset.

Teacher: “How do you think Sunflower feels right now?”

Teacher: “Yes, she looks scared and sad. Sunflower shows us that when we feel that way, we can use our three safety steps.”

Discuss Personal Boundaries (5 minutes)

Teacher: “There are three steps you can use if someone touches you in a way that doesn’t feel right.”

1. Say “No!” in a loud, clear voice.
   Teacher models: “No! Stop!”
2. Move away as quickly as you can.
   Teacher demonstrates stepping back with strong body language.
3. Tell a trusted adult—like your mom, dad, teacher, or school counselor.

Teacher: “Can you repeat the three steps with me?”

Student repeats together: “Say ‘No!’, Move away, Tell a trusted adult.”

Teacher: “Perfect! It’s always okay to speak up if you feel uncomfortable.”

Worksheet Activity (8 minutes)

Teacher: “Here is your Personal Boundaries Worksheet. You’ll see pictures of different touches. Circle the safe touches with a green circle and the unsafe touches with a red circle.”

Hand worksheet to student and pause.

Teacher (after student finishes): “Great job! Now, on the bottom, draw two people you trust to tell if you ever feel unsafe. Who did you choose?”

Student answers:

Teacher: “I see. Those are wonderful trusted adults.”

Role-Play Practice (7 minutes)

Teacher: “Let’s practice with our Boundary Role-Play Cards. I’ll read a scenario and you’ll practice the three steps.”

1. Scenario 1: “A classmate tries to tickle you and you don’t like it.”
   Student practices: “No! Stop!”, steps back, and then whispers to the teacher: “I need to tell my mom.”

Teacher: “Well done! I loved how loud and clear you were.”

1. Scenario 2: “Someone tries to hug you when you said you didn’t want a hug.”
   Repeat practice and feedback.

Teacher: “You used all three steps exactly right!”

Conclusion

Teacher: “You did an amazing job today. Remember: your body belongs to you, and you have the power to keep it safe. If someone touches you in a way that doesn’t feel right, say ‘No!’, move away, and tell a trusted adult right away.”

Teacher: “Do you have any questions?”

Teacher: “Thank you for being so brave and learning these important safety steps.”

Personal Boundaries Worksheet

Name: ________________________ Date: ________________________

Instructions: Look at each picture. If the touch is safe, circle the picture in green. If the touch is unsafe, circle the picture in red.

1. [Picture: Friend giving a high-five]
   
   
   
2. [Picture: Stranger hugging without asking]
   
   
   
3. [Picture: Parent giving a hug]
   
   
   
4. [Picture: Classmate tickling you after you said “Stop!”]
   
   
   
5. [Picture: Teacher handing you a pencil and touching your hand]
   
   
   
6. [Picture: Stranger touching your head]
   
   
   

Drawing Activity:

Draw two people you trust and would tell if someone ever touched you in a way that made you feel uncomfortable. Label each person’s name or role.

The Safe Sunflower

Sunny was a bright sunflower who lived in a sunny garden classroom. Every morning, she stretched her yellow petals up to the warm sun. She loved to spend playtime with her classmates—other sunflowers, buzzing bees, and friendly ladybugs.

One warm afternoon, Sunny and a friend named Petal were chatting about their favorite sunshine games. Petal reached out and tickled Sunny’s leaf without asking first. Sunny giggled at first, but when Petal tickled again after Sunny said “Stop,” Sunny felt upset and worried.

Sunny remembered the three garden safety steps she had learned:

1. Say “No! Stop!” in a loud, clear voice.
2. Move away so you have space.
3. Tell a trusted adult—like Ladybug Teacher.

Taking a deep breath, Sunny said in her strongest voice, “No! Stop!” Then she leaned away so she was far enough from Petal’s tickle. Sunny felt her heart beating fast, but she knew she was doing the right thing. Next, she floated over to Ladybug Teacher and told her exactly what happened.

Ladybug Teacher smiled kindly and gave Sunny a gentle hug. She thanked Sunny for being brave and helped Petal understand why it’s important to ask before touching someone. Petal said sorry, and Sunny felt relief wash through her stem.

By the end of the day, Sunny felt proud. She had kept her petals safe and used her three steps to protect her boundary. Sunny wants you to remember:

If someone touches you in a way that doesn’t feel right, you can—
• Say “No! Stop!”
• Move away
• Tell a trusted adult right away.

It’s always okay to speak up and keep your body safe!

Discussion Prompts on Boundaries

Use these prompts to guide conversation about safe vs. unsafe touches, feelings, and what to do if a touch doesn’t feel right.

1. Safe vs. Unsafe Touches

• What kinds of touches feel safe to you? (Examples: a high-five from a friend, a hug from your parent when you ask for one.)
• Which touches make you feel uncomfortable, worried, or scared?
• How can we tell the difference between a safe touch and an unsafe touch?

2. How Your Body Feels

• What does your body feel like when a touch is okay? (Happy, relaxed, comfortable?)
• What does your body feel like when a touch doesn’t feel right? (Butterflies, tight chest, want to move away?)

3. The Three Garden Safety Steps

• Can you name the three steps you can use if someone touches you in a way that doesn’t feel right?
  1. Say “No! Stop!” loudly.
  2. Move away so you have space.
  3. Tell a trusted adult right away.
• Let’s practice saying those three steps together.

4. Trusted Adults

• Who are two or three trusted adults you could tell if you ever felt unsafe? (Parent, teacher, school counselor, etc.)
• What could each person do to help you?
• What if the first adult you tell doesn’t believe you—who else could you tell?

5. Scenario Practice

• Scenario A: A friend tickles you even after you said “Stop.”
  • What will you say?
  • How will you move away?
  • Who will you tell?
• Scenario B: A stranger you don’t know tries to hug you.
  • Which step will you use first?
  • What comes next?

6. Reflection & Questions

• Why is it always okay to say “No!” if a touch makes you uncomfortable—even if it’s someone you know?
• What questions do you have about keeping your body safe?

Boundary Role-Play Cards

Instructions:

• Print and cut apart the cards.
• Read each scenario aloud.
• Practice the three steps: Say “No! Stop!”, Move away, and Tell a trusted adult.
• On each card, write or draw how you will respond.

Card 1: Unwanted Tickling
Scenario: A classmate tickles you even after you said “Stop.”

What will you say?

How will you move away?

Who will you tell?

Card 2: Unwanted Hug
Scenario: Someone tries to hug you when you don’t want a hug.

What will you say?

How will you move away?

Who will you tell?

Card 3: Unexpected Touch
Scenario: A teacher gently taps your head while you’re reading and you feel uncomfortable.

What will you say?

How will you move away?

Who will you tell?

Card 4: Being Picked Up
Scenario: An adult you don’t know well reaches to pick you up even though you said “No, thank you.”

What will you say?

How will you move away?

Who will you tell?

Tips for Role-Play:

• Use a firm, loud voice for “No! Stop!”
• Take big steps when you move away.
• Choose a trusted adult and practice telling them clearly what happened.

Use these cards during the Role-Play Practice step of My Body, My Boundaries Lesson Plan.