Bubble SlidesLesson 1 THE INVISIBLE BUBBLE Understanding and Communicating Your Personal Boundaries Project: Boundary Bosses WHAT IS A BOUNDARY? It's Not a Wall A boundary isn't meant to keep everyone out. It's like a gate—it allows you to decide what's okay and what's not okay in your life. The Goal Boundaries help us feel safe, respected, and empowered in our relationships with others. "Your boundaries define where you end and others begin." THE BLUEPRINT: 3 TYPES Physical Your personal space, how much you like to be touched (hugs vs. high fives), and your body's privacy. Emotional Your thoughts, feelings, and the energy you share. Deciding who gets to know your private secrets. Digital Your passwords, who can tag you in photos, and how often you're expected to reply to texts. REAL TALK: WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Scenario A "Your friend keeps grabbing your phone to scroll through your photos without asking." Discussion Point: How does this violate a boundary? How could you say 'no' without ending the friendship? Scenario B "An older student keeps standing very close to you at your locker, making you feel crowded." Discussion Point: Is this a physical or emotional boundary? What are the 'Go-To' phrases for this situation? THE "NO" TOOLBOX "I'm not comfortable with that." "Please ask before you [touch my hair/grab my bag]." "I need some space right now." "I'd rather not share that information." PRO TIP: You don't always owe someone an explanation. TODAY'S BLUEPRINT CHALLENGE Open your Boundary Blueprint worksheet. Take the next 10 minutes to map out your own comfort levels. Remember: this is for your eyes only unless you choose to share. Respect Starts With You.
Boundary Blueprint WorksheetMy Boundary Blueprint Project: Boundary Bosses | Lesson 1 Name: Date: A blueprint is a plan for how something is built. Your boundaries are the blueprint for your relationships. Use this page to define what feels safe and respectful to you. PART 1: THE COMFORT ZONES List 3 things that belong in each "Comfort Zone" for you personally. Physical Emotional Digital PART 2: BOUNDARY RESPONSE PLAN Think of a situation where you might need to set a boundary. Define the situation and your "Toolbox Phrase." The Situation (What happened?) The Tool (What will you say?) The Situation (What happened?) The Tool (What will you say?) BLUEPRINT SUMMARY On a scale of 1-10, how comfortable do you feel right now saying "no" to a friend? Why? VERSION 1.0 // CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT WORK DOC ID: BB-L1-WS-001
Bubble Teacher GuideTeacher Guide THE INVISIBLE BUBBLE Lesson 1: Boundary Foundations 30 Minutes 8th Grade Lesson Objective Students will define physical, emotional, and digital boundaries and identify specific "Toolbox Phrases" to communicate their personal comfort levels in peer-to-peer interactions. Trauma-Informed Note Boundaries can be a sensitive topic for students who have experienced trauma. Emphasize that boundaries are personal and variable. Students should never be forced to share their worksheet answers with the class. Materials Needed Bubble Slides Blueprint Worksheet Pencils PACING & FACILITATION 0-5m Introduction (Slides 1-2) Define boundaries using the "Gate vs. Wall" analogy. Ask students: "Why might someone need a gate instead of a brick wall?" (Answer: To let trusted people in while staying safe). 5-12m The Blueprint Types (Slide 3) Walk through Physical, Emotional, and Digital boundaries. Discussion Prompt: "Which type of boundary feels the hardest to set with friends? Why?" (Usually digital/emotional for 8th graders). 12-20m Real Talk & Toolbox (Slides 4-5) Group discussion on Scenarios A & B. Model using the "No Toolbox" phrases. Key takeaway: Setting a boundary doesn't make you "mean"; it makes you clear and honest. 20-30m Blueprint Worksheet (Slide 6) Students work independently on their personal blueprints. Circulate to answer questions privately. Wrap up by reminding students that their boundaries can change over time. Common Questions / Pushback "But my friend will be mad!" Explain that a true friend respects your 'no'. If they get mad, it's a sign that the boundary was even more necessary. "What if I don't know my boundary?" Encourage them to listen to their "gut feeling." If something feels 'weird' or uncomfortable, that's where a boundary belongs.
Safety SlidesLesson 2 SAFE AND SOUND Navigating Consent, Safety, and Support Systems Project: Boundary Bosses THE CONSENT BLUEPRINT F Freely Given No pressure or guilt. R Reversible You can change your mind anytime. I Informed You know what you're saying yes to. E Enthusiastic "Yes!" not "I guess..." S Specific Saying yes to one thing isn't a yes to everything. Consent is like a voluntary agreement between people. IDENTIFYING THE SIGNAL SAFE TOUCH Makes you feel cared for and safe. Occurs in public or with trusted people. Follows your physical boundaries. UNSAFE TOUCH Hurts, scares, or confuses you. Is asked to be kept a "secret." Happens in private or makes you feel "uh-oh." TRUST YOUR "UH-OH" Your body often knows you're unsafe before your brain does. Feelings like butterflies in your stomach, sweaty palms, or tense shoulders are your "Early Warning Signs." "If it feels wrong, it is wrong for you. You have the right to leave or say no." THE SAFETY PROTOCOL 01 SAY NO Use a firm, clear voice. You don't need to apologize. 02 GO Get away from the person or the situation immediately. 03 TELL Tell a trusted adult what happened. Keep telling until someone helps. BUILD YOUR SAFETY NET Open your Safety Net worksheet. Your mission is to identify 5 people who would have your back if you ever felt unsafe. Your Safety is Your Right.
Safety Net WorksheetMy Safety Net Project: Boundary Bosses | Lesson 2 Name: Date: A safety net is there to catch you if you fall. In life, your safety net is made of people you trust. If you ever feel unsafe, confused, or hurt, these are the people you can turn to. PART 1: THE TRUSTED FIVE Identify 5 adults (at home, at school, or in your community) who you would feel safe talking to if someone crossed a major boundary or made you feel unsafe. YOU Adult 1 Adult 2 Adult 3 Adult 4 Adult 5 PART 2: MY "UH-OH" SIGNALS What does your body do when you feel unsafe or uncomfortable? (Check all that apply) Stomach butterflies / upset Sweaty or cold hands Heart racing Tense shoulders / neck Feeling "frozen" or quiet Other: _________________ EMERGENCY PROTOCOL If I feel unsafe, I will follow these steps: 01. SAY NO Example: "Stop. I'm not okay with this." 02. GO Where will you go? (e.g., Office, locker) 03. TELL Who from your Trusted Five will you tell first? VERSION 1.0 // PRIVATE SUPPORT DOCUMENT DOC ID: BB-L2-WS-002
Safety Teacher GuideTeacher Guide SAFE AND SOUND Lesson 2: Consent & Safety Protocols 30 Minutes 8th Grade Lesson Objective Students will understand the FRIES model of consent, differentiate between safe and unsafe touch, and create a "Safety Net" of five trusted adults they can contact in an emergency. Mandated Reporting Reminder Remember that as an educator, you are a mandated reporter. If a student discloses abuse or unsafe touch during this lesson, follow your school’s reporting protocol immediately. Keep the conversation private but supportive. Materials Needed Safety Slides Safety Net Worksheet Pencils PACING & FACILITATION 0-8m Consent: The FRIES Model (Slides 1-2) Explain consent as a "voluntary agreement." Use a low-stakes example: "If I ask to borrow your pen and you say yes because you're scared I'll yell at you, is that consent?" (No, it wasn't freely given). 8-15m Identifying the Signal (Slides 3-4) Focus on the "Uh-oh" feeling. Emphasize that unsafe touch is often accompanied by requests for secrecy. Key Concept: Secrets vs. Surprises. Surprises are fun and told eventually. Secrets about your body make you feel "icky" or unsafe and shouldn't be kept. 15-22m The Safety Protocol (Slide 5) Practice "Say No, Go, Tell." Remind students: "If you tell one adult and they don't help, tell another. Keep telling until you are safe." 22-30m The Safety Net Activity (Slide 6) Independent work. Encourage students to think of adults at school (counselors, teachers) as well as home. This worksheet is private—do not collect unless you have safety concerns. Emergency Resources Post these in your classroom or provide them to students on a small card: Childhelp National Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
