K-2 Sharing Space
A continuation from the K-2 Personal Bubbles lesson using hula hoops to practice personal space. 

Main concepts covered:
  • ​What a personal bubble is.
  • When a person might want to share space.
  • How can people share space.
  • When and how we can ask for help from grown-ups for our bodies.
  • Examples of personal space words.
  • Practice using personal space words and responding to others using their personal space words.
K-2 Understanding Touch
Recognizing the different types of touching, and how it can all be a form of boundary crossing if it's unwanted.

Main concepts covered:
  • Concept of personal bubbles.
  • How we share space.
  • Describe the difference between manual and non-manual touch.
  • Options we have if a touch is unwanted.
K-2 Boundaries, Consent, & Respect
Discussing how to make decisions in situations when boundaries are being crossed, with a focus on feelings. 

Main concepts covered:
  • What are boundaries for our bodies.
  • Why we have boundaries.
  • Awareness of other people's boundaries.
  • Using hugs as an example of boundary setting.
3-5 Personal Boundaries
Moving away from the language of personal space/bubbles into personal boundaries. Defining and applying boundaries to daily life.
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Main concepts covered:
  • Recapping personal bubbles.
  • Connecting personal bubbles to personal boundaries.
  • Defining personal boundaries.
  • How our feelings help determine what our boundaries are.
  • Limits and boundaries adults might have for us, and why.
  • How to communicate our boundaries to one another.
  • Boundaries change and they depend on the situation or who we're with.
  • Finding the right grown-ups to talk to about boundaries.
  • How we can respect other people's boundaries.
3-5 Pranks and Jokes
Understanding that pranks and jokes can cross people's boundaries.

Main concepts covered:
  • Examples of personal boundaries.
  • Respecting boundaries by asking for consent.
  • Defining pranks and jokes.
  • Knowing when a joke or a prank is okay.
  • Examples of both pranks and jokes and their impact.
  • What to do when we're unsure how a joke or prank made someone feel.
  • What could happen when someone didn't like the joke or prank.
  • How to have good fun with other people.
  • What we can do when our boundaries get crossed by a joke or a prank.
6-8 Boundaries & Consent
Have your middle schoolers received any body safety lessons yet? If not, this is the best one to start with.

Main concepts covered:
  • Defining boundaries.
  • Thinking about what boundaries we might have.
  • Understanding that boundaries depend on our mood, the person, or the situation, and that they like to change.
  • We can respect boundaries and bodily autonomy by practicing consent.
  • Defining consent.
  • Connecting consent to FRIES.
  • Exploring situations where consent is not always clear.
  • Talking about options one has when people cross our boundaries. 

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Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation and all other characteristics and status in any group protected by city, state and federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment and to the provision of any services offered or provided by the agency.

Office Drop-ins

​Please call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline to set up a time with an advocate to meet with you in person at one of our offices. Our advocates are not available to the public in SASSMM/CAC office spaces 24/7. We require an advanced notice to ensure that an advocate can be available and present to meet with you to help address your needs.

Statewide Sexual Assault Helpline: 
​1-800-871-7741

Administrative Office: 
​(207) 725-2181

P.O. Box 990
Brunswick, ME 04011
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