Lesson Plan

Understanding Personal Boundaries and Social Cues

Understand personal boundaries, recognize social cues, and practice impulse control.

This lesson helps the student navigate social interactions safely, reducing inappropriate behavior.

Audience

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Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Personal Boundaries

10 minutes

Step 2

Recognizing Social Cues

10 minutes

Step 3

Impulse Control Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Role-Play Scenarios

10 minutes

Step 5

Review and Discussion

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

What Are Personal Boundaries?

Introduce the topic of personal boundaries. Explain that everyone has personal space that should be respected.

Why Are Boundaries Important?

Discuss why personal boundaries are important. Use examples like feeling safe and respected.

Respecting Personal Space

Use images to show examples of respecting personal space, such as standing at a comfortable distance.

What Are Social Cues?

Introduce social cues and explain that they are signals people give to show how they feel.

Recognizing Emotions

Show visual cue cards depicting different emotions. Discuss what each emotion looks like.

When Someone Is Uncomfortable

Explain how to recognize when someone is uncomfortable, such as crossed arms or stepping back.

Practicing Impulse Control

Introduce the impulse control game. Explain that it helps practice waiting and thinking before acting.

Role-Play Scenarios

Explain the role-play activity. Guide the student through scenarios to practice boundaries and cues.

Review and Discussion

Summarize the lesson. Encourage questions and discuss how to use these skills every day.

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Quiz

Personal Boundaries and Social Cues Quiz

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Worksheet

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Reading

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Discussion

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Activity

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Game

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Understanding Personal Boundaries and Social Cues

David Sayegh

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