Symbols
Do you have Permission/Consent?
Verbal vs. Non-Verbal Consent
Safe vs. Not Safe
Vocabulary/ Example
100

Which symbol means NO RUNNING?

*See teacher example pictures.


#1

100

They respond by walking away. 

No you do not have consent.

*If they walked away, they are likely trying to remove themselves from the situation.

100

Thumbs up

Non-verbal consent

100
A stranger pulls up and offers you a ride. You say "No" and walk away quickly to tell an adult. 

SAFE

100

What are boundaries?

Limitations. Guidelines that are set to keep us safe and comfortable. 

200

Which symbol means EXPLOSIVE?

*See teacher picture examples.


#9

200

They respond by giving two thumbs up. 

Yes you have their consent. 

*Remember, they can change their mind at any time, so be sure to listen and watch for body clues.

200

They say "Yes, for sure!"

Verbal consent.

200

While shopping you loose sight of your parent. You stop and wait for them to return. 

SAFE

200

What does CONSENT mean?

To give permission. 
300

Which symbol represents FLAMMABLE?

*See teacher picture examples.


#2

300
They respond by saying "Uhm, sure."

Yes you have consent but...
listen if they tell you no/stop and watch for body clues.

 *Remember you can change your mind at any time. 

300

Smiles and walks towards you. 

Non-verbal consent.

300

You see a cute dog and reach down to pet it.

UNSAFE

300

An example of a Harmful substance is : 

.... 

- Poison
- Hairspray
- Ant killer 

etc!

400

Which symbol represents MEDICATION?

*See teacher picture examples.


#6

400

They respond by smiling but shaking their head no. 

No you do not have consent. 

*Sometimes they may smile or laugh if they feel uncomfortable. No means no. 

400

They shake their head and wave their hands. 

Non-verbal (consent)

400

At the zoo, you get lost. You continue to walk around the zoo trying to find your family. 

UNSAFE

400

An example of PHYSICAL INJURY is: 

...

-cut
-bruise
-broken bone
-sprain
-burn
etc.

500

Which symbol represents PRESCRIPTION?

*See teacher picture examples.


#8

500

They respond by rolling their eyes and sighing. 

No you do not have consent. 


*If you are unsure, the answer is no. Ask again to clarify.

500

They walk away. 

Non-verbal (consent)

500

You see something on the counter but can't read what it is. You lick it to see if it's candy. 

UNSAFE

500

An example of EMOTIONAL HARM is: 

...
-threats
-bullying / cyber-bullying
-name calling
-rude/mean 

Etc.