Students will learn that their private body parts are off-limits and practice saying “no” when someone tries to touch them, empowering them to respect personal boundaries.
Teaching body boundaries helps children stay safe, build body autonomy, and foster respect for others’ privacy.
Audience
1st Grade
Time
15 minutes
Approach
Interactive discussion with modeling, video, and practice.
Partners take turns reading their cards and practicing saying “No, please stop!”
Circulate to support correct language and reinforce body autonomy.
Step 6
Review and Closure
1 minute
Gather students back in a circle.
Ask: “What do we do if someone tries to touch our private parts?” (Expect “Say no and tell an adult.”)
Praise their practice: “You all have the right to keep your private parts private!”
Encourage them to always tell a trusted adult if they feel unsafe.
Slide Deck
My Body, My Rules
• Today we learn how to keep our bodies safe
• We have the right to say who can and cannot touch us
• Let’s get started!
Welcome students and introduce the lesson. Explain that today we’ll learn an important rule: My Body, My Rules!
Warm-Up: Fun Things
Stand in a circle
Take turns naming one fun thing you like
Notice we all choose what we do—same for who can touch us!
Guide the warm-up. Have students stand in a circle and share one fun thing they like. Highlight choice and connection to touching.
What Are Private Parts?
• Private parts = areas covered by a swimsuit
• These parts belong to you and only you
• It’s OK to say “no” if someone tries to touch
Display the Boundary Poster. Point out areas covered by a swimsuit are private.
Key Phrase: No, Please Stop!
• Practice saying: “No, please stop!”
• Use a strong, clear voice
• Always tell a trusted adult afterwards
Model the phrase with a puppet or your hand. Practice tone: firm but calm.
Let’s Practice a Scenario
Scenario: “Tom wants to tickle your tummy under your shirt.”
• Is that OK? (Class: “Not OK!”)
• Volunteer says: “No, please stop! I don’t like that.”
Read the scenario card aloud. Ask the class if it’s OK or not. Invite a volunteer to say the phrase.
Partner Practice
• In pairs, pick 1–2 scenario cards
• Take turns reading and saying “No, please stop!”
• Remind: Tell a grown-up if you feel unsafe
Pair students and hand out Scenario Cards. Circulate to support firm language.
Review & Closure
• What do we do if someone tries to touch our private parts?
– “Say no and tell an adult.”
• You have the right to keep your body safe!
Bring class back together. Reinforce the key messages and give positive feedback.
Reading
Boundary Poster
Private Parts
Private parts are the parts of your body covered by a swimsuit.
These parts belong to you and only you—no one else should touch them.
(Picture: Simple outline of a child’s body with the swimsuit areas shaded)
What to Do If Someone Tries to Touch
Say “No, please stop!” in a strong, clear voice.
Walk away from the person.
Tell a grown-up you trust right away (a teacher, parent, or other adult).
Remember
Your body belongs to you.
You have the right to keep your private parts private.
Always speak up and get help if you feel unsafe.
Activity
Scenario Cards
Print and cut out these cards. During the Practice Scenarios and Partner Activity, students will read a card aloud, decide if it’s OK or not OK, and practice saying “No, please stop!” if needed.
Cards:
“Tom wants to tickle your tummy under your shirt.”
“Sam tries to lift your shorts to look at your private parts.”
“Ella wants to touch your chest over your clothes.”
“Ben rubs lotion on your back where your swimsuit covers.”
“Mia asks you to show her under your swimsuit.”
“Jake gives you a big squeeze hug after you said “No!”.”
“A friend pats your hand to say hello.”
“Your partner in line accidentally bumps your arm.”
Cool Down
Exit Ticket
Write or draw one thing you will do if someone tries to touch your private parts.
