Boundaries
What is a boundary?
a line someone is not supposed to cross, personal rules that keep you safe and comfortable
What is bullying?
hurting someone on purpose (verbally or physically)
What is self-love?
love for yourself, treating yourself with love and kindness
What is anger and aggression?
strong feeling of upset, mad, frustration
What is a goal?
a target someone is trying to reach
Why is it important to respect someone's boundaries?
listening and honoring someone else's boundaries shows that we care about them
How do kind words make people feel?
good, warm inside, feel like you care about them
What does it mean to be kind?
being considerate and helpful to others, being nice to others and saying nice things, doing things for others to help them
What are some ways you know you are getting angry?
breathing hard, head hurts, stomping your feet, getting louder or yelling, heart racing, clenching fists, turning red
What are some goals you have set for the year (for Leaven kids or yourself)?
being kinder to others, listening to our leaders the 1st time, go outside more, eat more veggies, read more books
Give me an example of a boundary? (physical or emotional)
emotional- not teasing someone when they are upset
physical- asking before entering someone's space, asking before borrowing something, listening to what kind of touch someone is comfortable with
How do hurtful words make people feel?
bad, sad, upset, mad, like you do not care about them
What are some nice things we can do for others?
hold the door open, give them a compliment, listen to their boundaries and respect them
What are some things that can make a person angry?
someone arguing with them, someone saying something mean to them, not getting their way, feeling like something is unfair or wrong
Why is it important to set goals?
develop motivation, makes you responsible for your actions, builds healthy habits
What is a physical boundary?
personal space, bubble, body boundaries
What is the golden rule?
treat others the way you want to be treated
What is an affirmation? (think back on the mirrors lesson)
emotional support, things to tell yourself to make yourself feel better
What are some ways to stop being angry/lower your anger?
breathe, meditate, count to 10, eat some food, take a nap, workout, go on a walk
Why is it important to think back on your actions?
to see where you can do better or things that you can change
SCENARIO
You like to get hugs from people, but do not like when people squeeze you. At your birthday party, you tell your older cousin that you like small hugs, but they do not listen and squeeze you so hard it hurts. Was what your cousin did okay or not okay? Why?
NO, you told your cousin your boundary and they did not listen to it
SCENARIO
You are eating lunch at school and you see someone trip and fall with their lunch. Other students are laughing and walk past them. What would you do?
help them pick up their food and comfort them, tell the other students it is not nice to laugh at others
SCENARIO
You come home from school one day feeling down about yourself. What are some things you can do or say to yourself to feel better?
read a book, do breathing exercises, say affirmations in the mirror (I am smart, I am kind, I am loved), eat some good food, talk to a trusted adult
SCENARIO
A kid at school is starting to get very angry. They are yelling, throwing their belongings off their desk, and stomping their feet. What are some things they can do to calm down and be less angry?
breathe, go outside of the classroom, talk it out
SCENARIO
A kid in your class always talks over others and never finishes their homework in class, so they have to do it at home. What are some goals they can set for themselves?
letting others talk before they do, working hard in class to finish their homework