Private Parts Are Private: Teaching Essential Body Safety Skills: Body Boundaries, Safe Touch, Consent, What to Say, What to Do, and Who to Tell
Private Parts Are Private is a vital resource for teaching children four essential body safety rules. Written by a veteran public-school educator and based on 18 years of classroom experience as an elementary school counselor, this trusted lesson has reached thousands of PreK-5 students.
Classroom-tested and parent-approved, Private Parts Are Private gives children the language, confidence, and tools to understand body boundaries, recognize unsafe situations, and know what to say, what to do, and who to tell if someone tries to break those rules.
What Makes This Book Unique:
Interactive Learning - Engages children through active participation, helping them internalize safety rules and build confidence to assert their boundaries.
Inclusive Illustrations - Vibrant artwork reflects diversity in appearance, family structures, and gender roles-promoting empathy and inclusivity.
Discussion Talking Points - Based on real classroom experiences, these age-appropriate prompts support continued conversations at home and school.
Reinforcement Through Coloring Pages - Black-and-white pages extend learning in both home and classroom settings, making the message more memorable.
The Author's Mission:
To give children the knowledge and skills to keep themselves safeTo equip adults with tools to talk openly about private parts, body boundaries, and safe touchTo support age-appropriate conversations that reflect each family's valuesTo provide educators with a ready-to-use classroom lesson and reinforcing activitiesTeaching children body safety rules is essential to preventing sexual abuse. By fostering open communication and empowering children to assert their boundaries, Private Parts Are Private helps kids stay safe, speak up, and seek help when needed.
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