Respecting other people's bodies
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why it is so important to respect other people's bodies.
Key learning points
- Everyone's body is important.
- We should always use kind hands on other people.
- We should get permission before touching someone's body.
- If someone tells us to stop touching them, we must stop immediately.
- People can give or take away their permission at any time.
Keywords
Permission - approval to do something
Non-verbally - talking without using words, like waving hello, pointing at things or making faces
Common misconception
The only way to give permission is verbally.
Many children give permission using non-verbal cues, such as nodding their head.
Teacher tip
Model body language that helps children to understand non-verbal permission.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
the private parts of our body between our legs
feeling anxious, worried or unable to relax
feeling scared or nervous about something that might happen
Q2.What is the word we to use to describe a boy's genitals?
Q3.Our genitals are a part of our body.
Q4.Which statements are true?
Q5.What should we do if someone touches or looks at our genitals without our permission?
Q6.Which statement about secrets and surprises is correct?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
being kind, listening, and treating others how you want to be treated
approval to do something
someone we know offline who makes us feel safe and can help us
Q2.Everyone's body is ...
Q3.We should always use hands on other people.
Q4.What should we do before touching someone's body?
Q5.What should we do if someone asks us to stop touching them?
Q6.Which statements are true?
To help you plan your 2 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Respecting other people's bodies, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 2 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Respecting other people's bodies, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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