Respecting Personal Space

• Lay out hula hoops on the floor, spread throughout the classroom. 

• Assign half of your students to stand inside a hoop. The other students must walk around, approach a hoop and ask a "May I" question using an idea from the board such as, "May I give you a hug?" The student inside the hoop may choose to answer yes or no, or may offer an alternative. For example, they might say, "No, you may not hug me, but you may give me a high five."

• Encourage your students to say no at least half the time so that everyone practices respecting 'no.' 

• After about three minutes, switch over so every student gets a turn inside of a hoop.

Core Standards

2.HD.2 and 3.HD.2: Discuss how to clearly say no, leave a situation or interaction, and identify and talk with a trusted adult when feeling uncomfortable, afraid, or unsafe.

2.HF.3: Identify ways to set, recognize, respect, and communicate personal boundaries.

Portrait of a Graduate Competencies

Communication: Communicate effectively through reading, writing, speaking and listening to understand information in a variety of contexts, media and languages.

Collaboration and Teamwork: Students will be able to follow group norms while working, playing and completing tasks and projects with peers.