Today at Milne Grove School, your child heard a presentation on Body Safety by Rebecca Taylor from Guardian Angel Community Services. Ms. Taylor is a Prevention Educator and is skilled at handling this sensitive subject matter in an age appropriate way.
The kindergarten and first grade classes were led in the reading of a book titled, “It’s My Body” by Lory Freeman. The vocabulary that was taught to discuss body safety were the words: safe, unsafe, comfortable, and uncomfortable. Safe touches feel comfortable. We feel happy. We can hold hands and give hugs to people we love. When we hold hands or give hugs we are sharing our bodies. The book states, “ If I feel uncomfortable, I won’t share my body. I’ll say ‘I don’t like it.’” The second and third grade classes were read a book titled, “Do You Have a Secret?” by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos. In addition to the vocabulary of safe, unsafe, comfortable, and uncomfortable, these classes discussed the words private and personal. Unsafe secrets make us feel uncomfortable, confused or afraid; and we should tell an adult. Safe secrets for gift giving or parties are okay. At no time were private parts referred to by any other words than “private parts.” Children were told that private parts are the parts of our bodies that are under swimming suits. They were told that private parts are not meant for sharing. The presenters explained that some exceptions might include getting help from a trusted adult with shampoo in the bath or shower, changing a baby’s diaper, and seeing the doctor. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about today’s discussions.
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