Lesson Overviews:

K: Identify which areas of the body are private. Understand that they have the right to say who touches their body. Identify whether a touch is safe or unsafe/unwanted. Understand how to refuse unsafe/unwanted touches. Understand that they should tell an adult about any unsafe/unwanted touches.

 

1-2: Understand that they should check first with a parent/caregiver before going anywhere. Understand that "uh-oh" feeling warns that they need to ask for help. Clarify which areas of their bodies are private. Understand that they have the right to say who touches their body. Identify safe and unsafe touch. Learn how to avoid and refuse unsafe touches. Identify the difference between good and bad secrets. Learn that they must tell an adult about any unsafe touches or bad secrets. Identify their trusted adults. Learn how to tell an adult about anything that makes them feel uncomfortable.

 

3: All the above plus learning to watch out for the use of tricks, bribes, or threats to gain/maintain trust and secrecy. Recognize that it is not a child's fault if someone touches them inappropriately

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4: Recognize and report child abuse. Understand why it might be hard to tell a trusted adult. Understand that telling a trusted adult can help you to feel better and make the abuse stop. Identify ways to tell a trusted adult even when feeling uncomfortable. Recognize that adults that abuse children can be people that you know.

 

5: All of the above plus identify and discuss personal rights. Identify and discuss neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse and sexual harrassment. Discuss how listening to your feelings/gut helps us to distinguish between safe and dangerous situations. Recognize that child neglect and abuse are againt the law. Recognize that they have the right to protect themselves and to be safe in the world and on the internet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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