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Physical Development CS 1: Students will demonstrate an awareness of and respect for their body and personal space. - Identify body parts by name - Distinguish between boys and girls - Develop refusal skills in order to protect personal space

CS 2: Students will demonstrate respect for the personal space of themselves and others. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (display My Circle map on the floor) In the past we have talked about personal space and our inner circle. What can you tell me about this map? Where do you think you might stand?

This month we are going to discuss personal space what parts of us are appropriate to be touched on and the parts that are not.

Looking at this first picture, what can you tell me?

Are both of these people the same? How can you tell? Would you interact with one person the same way you would the other? Why or why not?



Looking and this picture we see an outline of a girl and a boy. Are both bodies the same? Lets name and talk about the different parts. Are there parts of a persons body that are "private" and no one is allowed to touch?

There may be a time in your life when someone may touch you in an inappropriate way or a way that makes you feel uncomfortable. What do you think you should do? Are there people you can talk to? Who?



Now lets look at a picture of what a good amount of "personal space" might look like. Can you point to a good distance for where you and your friends should be?

Lets practice this on the circles map. What might you do if someone is making you feel uncomfortable or invading your personal space?