Boundaries
Why are boundaries important in a relationship?
Your classmate looks at you and smiles when you arrive at school. What can that mean?
Happy to see you
Friendly
A new student joins your class. You smile and introduce yourself
Cool
Act out what it should look like when you are standing behind someone in line.
Student demonstrates respectful personal space.
You are paying attention in class but don't understand the lesson. What can you do?
Ask for help
Is it ok to say "no" to a friend? Why or why not?
Yes. Student gives examples of situations when it is ok to say no.
You want to ask your teacher a question but she holds up her finger and keeps talking. What can that mean?
Wait
You accidentally bump into your friend. You say "excuse me" and make sure she's ok.
Cool
A new student joined your classroom. Act out what you can do.
Student demonstrates respectful ingroduction.
You and your friend can't decide which game to play during free time. What can you do?
Talk it out
Compromise
How should you respond if your friend crosses a boundary? What can you say or do?
Student gives example of appropriate response/I statement
You are joking around with your friend but he crosses his arms and isn't laughing. What can that mean?
Crossed a line
Not funny/Annoyed
You didn't earn computer time. You swear at your teacher.
Not Cool
You need to leave the classroom but a teacher and another student are talking in front of the door. Act out what you should do.
Student demonstrates respectful request.
Your classmate is making a lot of noise and distracting you. What can you do?
Move away
Ask her to stop
Take a break/walk
Ask for help
What can you do when you cross a boundary with a friend.
Student apologizes
You are telling your friend about your weekend. He is looking at you and asking questions. What can that mean?
Interested
You got the wrong lunch from the cafeteria. You yell at the worker and throw your tray on the floor.
Not Cool
Your teacher is having a private conversation with another student. You need to ask her a question. Act out what you should do.
Student demonstrates appropriate request.
Your brother keeps coming into your room and messing it up. What do you do?
Lock the door
Ask for help
When is it ok to tell on a friend?
Student gives answers related to safety
You are talking to your classmate and she keeps backing up. What can that mean?
You are too close/Personal space
Your friend seemed sad or upset. You told him he was being no fun and didn't sit with him at lunch.
Not Cool
You have a classmate that loves to hug everyone. You don't feel comfortable when she gives you a hug. Act out what you can do.
Student demonstrates alternative greeting.
Your friend has been ignoring you lately and you think she may be mad at you. What do you do?