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My Safety Bubble: Boundaries and Respect

Lesson Plan

My Safety Bubble: Boundaries and Respect

Understanding personal boundaries

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of personal boundaries and learn how to communicate them effectively. Through engaging discussions and role-playing activities, students will understand the importance of respecting others' boundaries and asserting their own. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills and fostering a respectful classroom environment.

Audience

5th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understanding personal boundaries

Materials

Discussion Questions, Role-Playing Scenarios, Worksheet: Personal Boundaries, and Quiz: Boundaries and Respect

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what personal boundaries are.
  • Ask students to share examples of boundaries they are aware of in their lives.

Step 2

Discussion

15 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to guide a conversation about the importance of boundaries.
  • Encourage students to think about how boundaries affect relationships and personal safety.

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and assign each group a role-playing scenario.
  • Have students act out their scenarios, focusing on how to assert and respect boundaries.
  • After each role-play, discuss as a class what was learned.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute the 'Personal Boundaries' worksheet.
  • Have students complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on their own boundaries and how they communicate them.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one thing they learned about boundaries today.
  • Distribute the quiz as an exit ticket to assess understanding.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions: Boundaries

A set of questions to facilitate a discussion on personal boundaries and respect.

What are personal boundaries and why are they important?

Guide students to understand that boundaries are limits we set to protect ourselves emotionally and physically.







How can you communicate your boundaries to others?

Discuss different ways to assertively communicate boundaries, such as using 'I' statements.







Why is it important to respect others' boundaries?

Emphasize the role of respect in maintaining healthy relationships and ensuring mutual safety.







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Worksheet

Worksheet: Personal Boundaries

A worksheet to help students reflect on their personal boundaries and how they communicate them.

List three personal boundaries you have.








Describe a situation where you had to assert a boundary.








How did you feel when someone respected your boundary?








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Quiz

Quiz: Boundaries and Respect

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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios: Boundaries

Printable cards with scenarios for students to role-play, focusing on asserting and respecting personal boundaries.




Scenario 1: A friend keeps borrowing your things without asking. How do you assert your boundary?







Scenario 2: Someone is standing too close to you in line. How do you communicate your need for space?







Scenario 3: A classmate wants to copy your homework. How do you handle the situation while respecting both your boundaries?







Scenario 4: You feel uncomfortable with a joke someone made. How do you express your feelings and set a boundary?







Scenario 5: A friend wants to play a game you're not interested in. How do you communicate your preference respectfully?







Scenario 6: A peer is pressuring you to join a club you're not interested in. How do you politely decline?







Scenario 7: Someone is interrupting you while you speak. How do you address this and set a boundary?







Scenario 8: A family member wants to know your personal secrets. How do you maintain your privacy?







Scenario 9: A friend is texting you late at night, disturbing your sleep. How do you set a boundary for communication times?







Scenario 10: You are being teased about a personal choice. How do you stand up for yourself and set a boundary?




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