Consent and Body Safety
This simple word is the most powerful tool a child has to set boundaries.
What is “No”?
Two examples of trusted adults children might include in their Circle of Trust.
What are parents, teachers, coaches, counselors, grandparents, etc.?
The best quick strategy to calm nervous energy. (Choices: jumping jacks, deep breathing, or arm wrestling)
What is deep breathing?
The maximum daily screen time recommended for kids.
What is 2 hours?
The best way to keep kids engaged in a group game.
What is give clear instructions, keep energy high, and praise participation?
Telling a child to “just be nice and give a hug” teaches them this harmful message.
What is that their ‘no’ doesn’t matter?
This is the main teaching point of the Circle of Trust craft.
What is that kids should identify safe people to talk to when something feels wrong?
If a child lands on “angry” in the life-sized game, you should encourage them to do this.
What is choose a safe movement like stomping, air punches, or yoga?
Two examples of recharge habits that are better than screens before bed.
What are reading, journaling, drawing, calm music, talking with family, etc.?
If one child is dominating the answers, volunteers should do this.
What is gently redirect to give others a turn?
The purpose of the “Safe/Unsafe Touch Sorting Game.”
What is to help kids recognize safe vs. unsafe touches and practice saying no?
If a child puts a friend in their circle, this is how you guide the conversation.
What is affirm the choice but remind them trusted adults are safer for big problems?
The purpose of pairing emotions with movement in “Move.Your.Mood.”
What is to teach kids tools to self-regulate and recharge?
This is the main message of the Brain Battery Meter activity.
What is that habits either recharge or drain the brain, and balance matters?
A child looks uncomfortable in group play. This is the best way to include them.
What is offer a smaller role, let them opt out, or pair with a supportive volunteer?
When a child changes their mind and says “no” after first saying “yes,” you should respond this way.
What is honor their change and reinforce that consent can always change?
True or False: Volunteers should promise secrecy when a child shares something concerning.
What is False?
One movement that helps when kids feel “tired” in the game.
What is jumping jacks (or another energizer)?
This is why screens before bed confuse the brain.
What is blue light tricks the brain into thinking it’s daytime?
In the “Yes/No” consent game, a child laughs and always says “yes.” The best move is this.
What is pause to discuss the importance of sometimes saying no, and model it?
When a child discloses unsafe touch, this is your first responsibility as a volunteer.
What is listen calmly, affirm it’s not their fault, and report?
If a child says they have “no one” to put in their circle, this is the volunteer’s response.
What is acknowledge their honesty, suggest safe adults, and remind them help is always available?
In the Floor Path Emotion Game, why is it important that children choose their own movement (instead of being told what to do) when they land on an emotion tile?
What is because it helps them practice matching self-regulation strategies to their feelings?
A child says, “I only watch one episode before bed!” You guide them by saying this.
What is validate the effort but remind them even short screens can keep the brain alert?
When a child laughs during a serious discussion, the best response is this.
What is acknowledge their feelings but bring focus back with a calm redirect?