PERSONAL SAFETY 2ND GRADE SCENARIOS

Scenario 1: Arthur hurts his knee

Arthur was riding his new bike a little too fast, his front tire hit a rock, he lost control and fell off of his bike. Luckily, he was wearing his helmet, but he fell on his knee. His mom, Eleanor heard his cries and quickly ran to check on him. Between his sobs, she finds out that he has scraped up his knee. Eleanor tries to comfort Arthur and asks if he would like a hug. Arthur nods and says yes. As they hug Arthur stops crying and notices that he is feeling better now.

Questions:

How was Arthur feeling before his Mom gave him a hug? Was the hug a safe touch or unsafe? How do you know? What part of the body was it on? How did he feel after the hug? Do you think it was a good idea that Arthur’s mom “asked” before she gave him a hug? Why or why not?

Scenario 2: The Doctor’s Office

Jane and her Mom, Elenore are at the Dr for Jane’s yearly checkup. She’s feeling nervous about it and doesn’t really remember what she needs to do at her appointment. Her mom could tell that she was feeling anxious, so she asked the doctor to explain what is going to happen during the visit. The doctor told her that Jane would have to get undressed so he could check her over to make sure she was growing healthy and strong. Elenore explained to Jane that it will be okay because the dr will only be checking her private parts to make sure Jane is healthy and strong and that she was going to be there the whole entire time. Of course, the doctor checked out her eyes, ears, nose, throat, chest (deep breaths in and out). He then looked over her private parts of the body to make sure all was healthy. After the brief check, he gave Jane a clean bill of health. He handed her her favorite color lollipop and said he’d see her again next year. Jane was proud of herself and happy that she got good news.

Questions: How did Jane feel before the exam? How did Jane feel after the exam? Was this a safe or unsafe touch? Why? Who was with Jane the whole time?

Scenario 3: Uncle Richard comes over

Uncle Richard came over to hang out with his favorite nephew Arthur. Arthur loved rough housing and wrestling with his uncle. While they were playing, his uncle touched him between the legs and said “isn’t this nice?”

Arthur wasn’t sure what to do or say, but he knew he didn’t like this touch and it made him very uncomfortable.

Questions:

How did this touch make Arthur feel? Where was it on his body? Was this a safe touch or an unsafe touch? How do you know?

Scenario 4: The Babysitter

Jane’s neighbor Richard was coming over to babysit her while her parents went out for the evening. Jane was watching TV in the other room and he called her over to the sofa. He reminded Jane of all the fun they have had in the past playing the tickle game. That they should play it again. She laughed and giggled until neighbor Richard put his hand under her top and touched chest. She just froze not knowing what to do.

Questions:

How did this touch make Jane feel? Where was it on her body? Was this a safe touch or an unsafe touch? How do you know? What should Jane do?

Jane should try to say “no”, “go” walk away and “tell” her parents when they get home.

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