Boundary Bingo Lesson Plan
Boundary Bingo
Teaching personal space through play
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Time
30 Minutes
Audience
Low Level SPED
Objective
Boundaries
Approach
Game-Based
Why this lesson?
This lesson uses a game-based approach to teach students about personal boundaries. Through interactive play, students will learn to identify and respect personal space. This develops social awareness and respect for others, crucial for personal and social development.
Materials Needed
- Boundary Bingo Cards
- Markers or Chips
- Scenario Caller Cards
Instructional Sequence
5m
Introduction
- Begin by explaining the concept of personal boundaries in simple terms (e.g., "our own personal bubble").
- Use visual examples to illustrate what respecting boundaries looks like (standing an arm's length away, asking before touching).
20m
Boundary Bingo Game
- Distribute 'Boundary Bingo' cards and markers to each student.
- Explain the Rules: Students will listen for examples of respecting or not respecting boundaries. If they see/hear it on their card, they mark it!
- Call out scenarios from the Caller Sheet. Guide students to check their cards and discuss if the scenario shows Good or Bad boundaries.
- Encourage students to call out "Bingo!" when they complete a row.
5m
Closure
- Briefly discuss the game and review key takeaways.
- Discussion Prompt: Ask students to share one new thing they learned about respecting personal space or asking permission.
Differentiation & Support
Visual Cues
Use physical demonstrations (role-play) for each scenario as you call it out to help students make the connection.
Peer Support
Pair students who need more support with a partner to help them find the matching square on their board.
Boundary Bingo Cards Worksheet
Boundary Bingo
Can you spot the boundaries?
Name
π«
Asking before hugging
πΆββοΈπΆ
Standing too close in line
β
Listening to "No"
π§Έ
Sharing without grabbing
πͺ
Knocking on doors
π€
Asking to borrow things
β
Free Space
π£οΈ
Interrupting others
π€«
Quiet time respect
βοΈ
Comfortable distance
π΅
Privacy on phone
π§
Space when upset
β±οΈ
Waiting for turn
π
Asking to join group
π§
Giving time to cool off
π
Offering help nicely
Mark each square when the teacher calls out a matching boundary story!
Boundary Bingo
Can you spot the boundaries?
Name
π£οΈ
Interrupting others
π€«
Quiet time respect
πͺ
Knocking on doors
β±οΈ
Waiting for turn
π
Offering help nicely
π§
Space when upset
β
Free Space
π«
Asking before hugging
β
Listening to "No"
πΆββοΈπΆ
Standing too close in line
π€
Asking to borrow things
π§Έ
Sharing without grabbing
π
Asking to join group
βοΈ
Comfortable distance
π§
Giving time to cool off
π΅
Privacy on phone
Mark each square when the teacher calls out a matching boundary story!
Boundary Bingo Caller Cards
Bingo Caller Cards
Cut these out to call out scenarios during the game!
Teacher Resource
π§
Giving someone space when they are upset
"I see you're sad, I'll give you some space."
π«
Asking before hugging someone
"Can I give you a hug?"
πΆββοΈπΆ
Standing too close in line
Touching someone's back while waiting.
β
Listening when someone says "No"
Stopping right away when asked.
π§Έ
Sharing toys without grabbing
Wait for your friend to hand it over.
β±οΈ
Waiting for your turn to speak
Wait for the person to finish talking.
πͺ
Knocking before entering a room
Ask "Can I come in?" first.
π€«
Respecting quiet time
Being quiet when others are resting.
π£οΈ
Interrupting someone speaking
Talking over a teacher or friend.
π΅
Privacy on the phone
Not looking at someone's screen.
βοΈ
Keeping a comfortable distance
Standing an arm's length away.
π¦
Touching someone's desk
Touching things that aren't yours.
π§
Giving time to cool off
Waiting before talking after a fight.
π€
Asking to borrow something
"Can I please use your pencil?"
π
Asking to join a group
"Can I play with you guys?"
How to use
Cut along the dotted lines. Mix the cards in a bowl. Draw a card and read the scenario aloud. Students will mark the matching square on their Bingo boards!