Students will understand that certain body parts are private and should be covered by clothes, recognizing the importance of keeping clothes on to protect their bodies and privacy.
Teaching children about body autonomy and private parts is crucial for their safety and well-being. This lesson provides foundational knowledge in a gentle, age-appropriate way, helping them understand boundaries and fostering a sense of personal safety.
Explain that private parts are body parts covered by swimsuits or underwear.
Emphasize that these parts are special and belong only to them.
Discuss why it's important to keep these parts covered by our clothes when we are around others (e.g., for privacy, to feel safe).
Step 3
Clothes Stay On Rule
8 minutes
Reinforce the rule: "Clothes stay on!" Explain that this means keeping their underwear and swimsuit areas covered.
Ask: "When should our clothes stay on?" (Always, especially in public).
Discuss what to do if someone tries to see or touch their private parts, or asks them to take their clothes off (e.g., "Say 'No!', run away, tell a trusted adult").
Summarize the key message: Our bodies are special, and our private parts are covered by our clothes to keep them private and safe.
Reiterate the importance of telling a trusted adult if anyone makes them feel uncomfortable about their private parts.
Conclude with a positive affirmation about respecting their own bodies and the bodies of others.
Slide Deck
What Do Clothes Do?
Why do we wear clothes? (To keep us warm, to be safe, to look nice!)
What else do clothes help us with?
Welcome students and introduce the topic of clothes. Ask open-ended questions to get them thinking about why we wear clothes.
My Private Parts
Some parts of our body are private.
These are the parts covered by your underwear or swimsuit.
These parts are special and belong only to YOU.
Explain that some parts of our body are special and private. These are the parts covered by our underwear or swimsuit. Emphasize that these parts belong to them.
Clothes Stay On!
Our clothes stay on to keep our private parts private.
Always keep your underwear and swimsuit areas covered.
This helps you feel safe and comfortable.
Reinforce the main rule: 'Clothes stay on!' Discuss scenarios where this is especially important (e.g., at school, at the park, with friends).
What If Someone Asks?
If someone tries to touch your private parts or asks you to take your clothes off...
1. Say 'NO!' 2. Run away! 3. Tell a grown-up you trust! (Like your teacher, parent, or guardian)
Discuss what to do if someone tries to look at or touch their private parts, or asks them to take off their clothes. Emphasize saying NO, running away, and telling a trusted adult.
My Body, My Rules
Your body is amazing and belongs to you!
You get to decide who touches your body.
Remember: Clothes stay on, and if you ever feel uncomfortable, tell a trusted adult right away!
Conclude by reiterating the main message about body safety and the importance of speaking up.
Discussion
Private Parts, Private Clothes Discussion
Use these prompts to guide a sensitive and age-appropriate discussion with your kindergarten class about private parts and why clothes stay on.
Introduction: Why Do We Wear Clothes?
What are clothes for? Why do we wear them every day?
Do clothes just keep us warm or help us look nice? What else do they cover?
My Body, My Private Parts
We talked about how some parts of our bodies are private. What does "private" mean?
Can you show me, without touching, where your private parts are? (Guide them to point to areas typically covered by underwear/swimsuit, without naming specific body parts).
Why do you think these parts are called "private"?
Clothes Stay On!
What is the rule about our clothes and private parts when we are around other people, like at school or the park?
Why is it important for our clothes to stay on our private parts?
Are there any times when it's okay for our private parts to be uncovered? (e.g., when a grown-up helps them in the bath, with a doctor). Emphasize this is only with trusted adults and only for a good reason.
What if someone makes you uncomfortable?
What should you do if someone tries to look at your private parts, or tries to touch them, or asks you to take off your clothes?
Who are some trusted adults you can tell if something makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe about your body?
Why is it important to tell a trusted adult right away? Is it ever a secret we should keep?
Respecting Ourselves and Others
How can we show respect for our own bodies?
How can we show respect for other people's bodies and their privacy?
