Lesson Plan
My Body, My Rules Lesson Plan
Students will learn about personal boundaries and private parts, recognize safe versus unsafe touches, practice saying “hands off,” and respect peers’ bodies through stories, discussion, and hands-on activities.
Establishing healthy boundaries and understanding private parts is crucial for children’s safety and self-confidence. This lesson empowers students to recognize unsafe touches and speak up to protect themselves and others.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Ground Rules
3 minutes
Step 2
Storytime: “Hands Off” Storybook
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Sorting Activity
5 minutes
Step 5
Role-Play Practice
5 minutes
Step 6
Boundary Bracelet Craft & Wrap-Up
5 minutes
Slide Deck
My Body, My Rules
Ground Rules & Safety Phrase
Storytime: “Hands Off”
What Are Private Parts?
Sorting Activity Instructions
Safe vs. Unsafe Touch Examples
Role-Play Practice
Boundary Bracelet Craft
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Activity
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Rubric
Lesson Plan
Hands To Yourself Plan
Students will understand personal boundaries, recognize private body parts as off-limits, practice saying “hands off,” and respect peers through story, discussion, sorting, role-play, and a simple craft.
Teaching boundaries and respectful touch at an early age builds body autonomy, safety, and empathy. This lesson empowers kindergarteners to identify unsafe touches, use a safety phrase, and support a respectful classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Safety Signal
3 minutes
Step 2
Storytime: “Hands Off” Storybook
7 minutes
Step 3
Define Private Parts
4 minutes
Step 4
Sorting Activity
5 minutes
Step 5
Role-Play Practice
5 minutes
Step 6
Boundary Bracelet Craft & Reflection
6 minutes
Slide Deck
Hands To Yourself
Ground Rules & Safety Phrase
Storytime: “Hands Off” Storybook
What Are Private Parts?
Sorting Activity Instructions
Safe vs Unsafe Touch Examples
Role-Play Practice
Boundary Bracelet Craft
Great Job Today!
