Private Spaces PosterMy Private World Understanding My Body and My Space What is Private? My private parts are the parts of my body covered by my swimsuit. These parts are special and belong only to me. Private Places The Bathroom When the door is closed My Bedroom When I am alone The Privacy Rule Private parts are for private spaces. Touching my private parts feels good for my body, but it is a behavior just for me, in my private space. Public spaces are for public touch. In the living room, at school, or at the park, we use high-fives, hugs, and keeping our hands to ourselves. "If I feel like touching my private parts, I go to my private space."
Body Boundaries SlidesBody Boundaries Learning About Our Special Spaces My Special Body Your body is amazing! It belongs only to YOU. Just like your home has doors and walls, your body has boundaries. What is Private? Private Parts The parts of your body covered by your swimsuit. They are special and just for you. Private Places Spaces where you can be alone, like your bedroom or the bathroom. Private Behaviors are for Private Spaces If you want to touch your private parts, you wait until you are in a private space like your room. Public Places School The Park The Store In public, we keep our hands to ourselves or use high-fives and hugs! Your Privacy Power 1 Stop and Think: "Am I in a private place?" 2 If the answer is NO, go to your room or the bathroom. 3 You are in charge of your body!
Body Boundaries GuideBody Boundaries Guide A Facilitation Guide for Parents and Educators The Right Mindset It is developmentally normal for children to explore their bodies. When addressing masturbation, the goal is not to shame the child or label the behavior as "bad," but to teach social boundaries. Use a calm, neutral, and matter-of-fact tone. Key Language Private Parts: Parts covered by a swimsuit. These are special and just for you. Private Space: A place where you are alone (bedroom, bathroom with door closed). Privacy Rule: "Private parts are for private spaces." Redirection in the Moment Step 1: State the Rule Neutrally "Remember the Privacy Rule: If you want to touch your private parts, you need to go to your private space (room)." Step 2: Offer a Choice "Would you like to go to your room for some private time, or would you like to stay here and [insert busy-hands activity]?" Step 3: Provide a 'Busy Hands' Alternative Give them something tactile to do: play-dough, a fidget toy, coloring, or helping with a task. Check for Understanding "Where are the private spaces in our house?" "Is the grocery store a public space or a private space?" "What can we do with our hands when we are in public?"
Space Sorter ActivitySpace Sorter Is it a Public Space or a Private Space? Name: Date: The Privacy Rule Challenge Draw a line connecting each place to the correct box. Remember: Private Spaces are where we can be alone with our bodies. Public Spaces are where we stay with others. School Playground My Bathroom Grocery Store My Bedroom The Living Room Private Special behaviors belong here Public We keep our hands to ourselves Draw or write one thing you can do with your hands in a Public Space:
Busy Hands MenuBusy Hands Menu Fun things to do with my hands right now! When my hands want something to do, I can pick a Busy Activity from the menu! Coloring Time Grab some crayons and make a colorful masterpiece! Play-Dough Fun Squeeze, roll, and build something amazing! Puzzle Master Find the pieces that fit together to make a picture. Squeeze & Pull Use a stress ball or a fidget toy to keep fingers busy. Kitchen Helper Help stir, pour, or wipe the table with a grown-up. Energy Burst Do 10 jumping jacks or a silly dance for 1 minute! My Favorite Busy Activity:
Privacy Power ScenariosPrivacy Power Scenarios Being a boundary detective! Name: Date: How to play: Read each story below. Circle YES if it's a private place, and NO if it's a public place. Then, write what you should do! 1. You are at the grocery store with your mom. Is this a private place? YES NO My hands should: 2. You are in your bedroom alone with the door closed. Is this a private place? YES NO This is a safe place for: 3. You are playing at the park with your friends. Is this a private place? YES NO I can keep my hands busy by: I have the power to keep my body safe and follow the Privacy Rule!
Discussion Cards ActivityConversation Cards Cut these out to practice our Privacy Rule together! "Can you name 3 things in our house that are Public Spaces?" "What is the swimsuit rule for our private parts?" "I’m in the car and my hands want to touch my private parts. What should I do?" "Who are the safe grown-ups you can talk to about your body?" "Why is it important to close the door in a Private Space?" "If you follow the Privacy Rule, how does that make you a Body Hero?" Use these cards during dinner or before bed to help keep the conversation positive and open!
Boundary Map ActivityMy Boundary Map Map out your private and public zones! How to Draw Your Map: Draw the rooms in your house in the big box below. Color your bedroom and bathroom GREEN (Private Spaces). Color the kitchen and living room ORANGE (Public Spaces). Draw your house map here! Private Space Public Space
Privacy Power GamePrivacy Power Game Follow the Privacy Rule to reach the Finish! START The Park (Public) Bedroom (Private) School (Public) Busy Hands! Move forward 1 The Store (Public) Bathroom (Private) Living Room (Public) My Room (Private) The Bus (Public) Privacy Tip! Safe behavior check Finish! How to Play 1. Use a coin or a button as your game piece. 2. Flip a coin (Heads = 1 space, Tails = 2 spaces). 3. When you land on a space, say out loud: "Is this a Private Space or a Public Space?" 4. If it's Public, name one Busy Hands activity! 5. If it's Private, say: "This is a safe place for the Privacy Rule!" P1 P2 Cut out your pieces and start the adventure!
Body Hero CertificateBody Hero Official Award This certificate is proudly presented to: [Student Name] "For being a master of the Privacy Rule, knowing the difference between Public and Private spaces, and using Privacy Power every single day!" Date Body Hero Official Give this certificate to celebrate a week of following the Privacy Rule!
Privacy Power ComicBody Hero Comic! Draw your own Privacy Power adventure! 1 "I was in the living room and felt like touching my private parts..." 2 "I stopped and thought: Is this a Private Space?" 3 "I used my Privacy Power and went to my room!" 4 "Now I feel proud for following the Privacy Rule!" Art by:
Privacy Door Hanger CraftPrivacy Door Hanger Create a sign for your private space! Instructions: 1. Color and decorate the door hanger below. 2. Ask a grown-up to help you cut along the dotted lines. 3. Cut out the big circle at the top. 4. Hang it on your bedroom or bathroom door when you need Private Time! PRIVATE SPACE In Session "Remember: Private parts are for private spaces!" Bonus decorations to cut and glue:
Privacy Power LogPrivacy Power Log Tracking my success as a Body Hero! Name: Week Of: My Goal: "Every day, I will use my Privacy Power to keep private behaviors in private spaces!" Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Color in a star or use a sticker for every Body Hero day! How I feel: 😊 Proud ⭐ Super 💪 Strong My Weekly Reward: Examples: Extra story time, picking a movie, special snack, or a park trip! Parent Tip: Use this log to build her confidence. Focus on the positive stars. If she has a slip, neutrally remind her that she can try for a star again tomorrow!
