My Body, It's Private Parts Social Skills Story and Activities For Girls

- Grades
- Grades 1–5, Elementary
- File type
- Multiple File Types
- Subject
- Special Resources, Life Skills
- Topic
- body safety, personal boundaries
- Resource types
- Activities
About this resource
What's inside this resource
This extremely valuable tool is designed for young females ranging from grades one to five. Educating children on significant life skills, it helps create a clear understanding around the crucial topic of body safety in an age-appropriate manner.
Using Stories for Teaching Complex ConceptsWith explicit language, this resource breaks down complex ideas into manageable steps. It focuses on distinguishing between private and not-so-private areas of a girl's body and explaining when these can be touched and by whom – creating awareness about personal boundaries.
Included Components:- A color story with 2 cover options: Allows teachers to personalize content as per student’s needs.
- Skill Builder Activity 1: Who and Why?: Explores scenarios where certain individuals may need access like doctors during check-ups.
- Skill Builder Activity 2: Comprehension Check: Ensures comprehension through effective recall exercises.
- A Coloring Book Companion: A black-and-white version for illustrating the story, great as homework to further strengthen understanding at home environment.
- An Animated PowerPoint Story: Adds depth in digital classrooms or online learning scenarios.
This resource can be used collectively in large groups within class lessons, within smaller groups or individually as take-home assignments allowing parents involvement too.
The Ultimate Goal: Safeguarding Children's Rights & SafetyFamiliarizing children early on basic life-safety protocols empowers them to develop a positive attitude towards their bodies. This confidence allows them to stand up against any unwelcome advances, fostering a safer classroom and community.
The My Body, It's Private Parts Social Skills Story and Activities For Girls is not just a resource, it's an investment towards prevention that yields profound long-term benefits.
Support the discussion of seeking help with this tell-an-adult safety worksheet.
In the classroom
Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
- Name private and not-so-private body parts
- Identify who may see or touch private body parts and in what situations
- Describe what to do if touched without permission
Teaching tips
- The story names body parts with anatomical terms such as chest and buttocks, so preview the wording before presenting it.
- In the animated slideshow, students fill in the Skill Builder pages with the pen tool or answer aloud.
Skills covered
- Comprehension — answering Skill Builder questions about who can see private body parts and why
- Self-advocacy — rehearsing the steps of moving away, saying stop and telling a trusted adult
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Concepts & topics
Core concepts
- Private body parts
- Personal boundaries
- Permission
- Trusted adult
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