Personal Power Slides Personal Power
My Body, My Boundaries, My Safety
My Body is Mine
You are the boss of your body.
You decide who can touch you, hug you, or high-five you.
It is okay to say "No" even to people you know.
The Bathing Suit Rule
Parts of your body covered by a bathing suit are PRIVATE.
No one should touch them.
No one should ask you to touch theirs.
No one should take pictures of them.
Exception: Doctors or nurses might need to look or touch to keep you healthy, but they should always tell you first and have a parent or trusted adult nearby.
Touch Traffic Light
SAFE
Hugs from family, high-fives from friends, holding hands when crossing the street.
UNSURE
Touches that feel confusing, tickling that won't stop, or someone asking for a "secret" hug.
UNSAFE
Hitting, kicking, or touching your private parts. Any touch that makes you feel scared or hurt.
No - Go - Tell
1
NO
Say "NO!" or "STOP!" in a loud, clear voice.
2
GO
Get away quickly. Walk or run to a safe place.
3
TELL
Tell a Trusted Adult right away. Keep telling until someone helps.
Who are my Trusted Adults?
Parents / Guardians
Teachers / Assistants
Nurses / Doctors
School Counselors
A Trusted Adult is someone who listens and helps you feel safe.
Safety Squad Workbook Safety Squad Workbook
Personal Safety & Boundaries
Name:
Date:
Activity 1: The Boss of My Body
Circle the pictures of things YOU get to choose for your body.
Giving a High-Five
Giving a Hug
Sitting Near Someone
Remember: It is ALWAYS okay to say "No" to a touch you don't want.
Activity 2: Touch Traffic Light
Read each scenario. Color the circle Green (Safe), Yellow (Unsure), or Red (Unsafe).
A friend asks for a high-five after a game.
Someone asks you to keep a "secret" about a touch.
An adult tries to touch the parts of your body covered by a bathing suit.
Someone tickles you and won't stop when you say "Stop."
Activity 3: My Safety Circle
Write or draw 3 people you can talk to if you ever feel scared, confused, or unsafe.
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2
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The "Tell" Rule
If you tell a Trusted Adult and they don't help, TELL SOMEONE ELSE!
Keep telling until you feel safe.
Boundaries Guide Teacher Resource Boundaries Guide
Teacher Facilitation & Strategy Guide
Lesson Objectives
Identify "Bathing Suit" private areas using medical terminology.
Differentiate between safe, unsure, and unsafe touches.
Demonstrate the "No-Go-Tell" safety procedure.
Identify at least 3 trusted adults in their personal network.
Facilitation Tips (Special Education)
Use Concrete Language
Avoid metaphors like "stranger danger" or "bad secrets." Use clear, literal terms: "Unsafe touch," "Private parts," and "People we don't know well."
Address Nuance: The Medical Exception
Spend time on the doctor/nurse exception. Explain that they must tell you what they are doing before they touch, and a parent should be there.
The Power of "No"
Some students are trained for high compliance. Explicitly teach that safety rules override the rule of "listening to adults."
Scenario Roleplays
Practice the "No-Go-Tell" rule using these prompts. Model the response first.
Scenario A: The Forced Hug
"An aunt you haven't seen in a long time tries to force you to hug her, but you don't want to. What do you do?"
Target: Saying "No" politely but firmly.
Scenario B: The "Secret" Game
"A neighbor wants to play a game involving tickling and says 'don't tell your mom, it's our special secret.' What do you do?"
Target: Identifying unsafe secrets and "Telling."
Scenario C: The Store Stranger
"Someone you don't know at the grocery store offers you candy if you come help them find their puppy in the parking lot. What do you do?"
Target: "Go" (Running to the parent/guardian).
Reporting Protocol for Staff
If a student discloses an unsafe touch or situation during this lesson:
Remain calm and supportive. Do not act shocked.
Listen without leading questions (use "Tell me more" or "What happened next?").
Reassure the student: "I believe you. It is not your fault."
Follow your state/school's Mandated Reporter guidelines immediately.
Document the conversation using the student's exact words.
Trusted Adult Cards Handout Trusted Adult Cards
Cut these cards out. Keep them in your wallet, backpack, or at home.
Trusted Adult 1
Name
Phone Number
I can talk to this person about anything. They will help me stay safe.
Trusted Adult 2
Name
Phone Number
I can talk to this person about anything. They will help me stay safe.
Trusted Adult 3
Name
Phone Number
I can talk to this person about anything. They will help me stay safe.
My Action Plan
1 Say NO!
2 GO away quickly.
3 TELL an adult.
Personal Power Safety Kit
How to Use
1. Fill out the names and numbers of 3 people you trust.
