### Lesson Plan: Child Abuse Practices for Nursery 2 Students
**Grade Level:** Nursery 2 (Ages 4-5)
**Duration:** 40 minutes
**Topic:** Child Abuse Practices
**Objective:**
- To introduce the concept of safe and unsafe touches.
- To help children identify trusted adults they can confide in.
- To promote a supportive classroom environment where children feel safe to express their feelings and concerns.
**Materials Needed:**
- Picture cards depicting safe and unsafe touch scenarios.
- A storybook that addresses the topic of safety and trusted adults (e.g., "Some Parts Are Not for Sharing" by Julie K. Federico).
- Chart paper and markers.
- Puppets or plush toys for role-playing activities.
- A large drawing paper and crayons for each child.
### Lesson Plan:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Circle Time Discussion:**
- Gather students in a circle.
- Start with a simple greeting song to get the children comfortable and attentive.
- Explain that today we're going to talk about feeling safe and what to do if someone makes us feel unsafe.
2. **Safe and Unsafe Touch:**
- Show the children picture cards of safe activities (hugging a parent, high-five with a friend) and unsafe activities (show inappropriate touching in a child-friendly manner without showing anything explicit).
- Ask the children if these activities are "safe" or "unsafe."
#### Main Activity (20 minutes)
1. **Storytime:**
- Read the chosen storybook that relates to personal safety and trusted adults.
- As you read, engage the children by asking questions about the story, like "Who can you tell if you're sad?" or "What should you do if someone makes you feel uncomfortable?"
2. **Role Playing with Puppets or Plush Toys:**
- Use puppets to demonstrate scenarios involving safe and unsafe touches. For example, have one puppet give a high-five (safe touch) and another puppet try to hug in a way that makes the child puppet uncomfortable (unsafe touch).
- Ask the children what the puppet should do if they feel uncomfortable (e.g., tell a trusted adult, say "No," run away).
- Allow children to use the puppets and role-play different scenarios. Guide them through correct responses.
#### Activity (10 minutes)
1. **Trusted Adults Chart:**
- On the chart paper, draw a simple picture of a house or school.
- Ask each child to name a trusted adult they can go to if they feel unsafe. Write these names or draw representations (like a parent, teacher, or caregiver) around the house or school.
- Reinforce that it's important to tell these trusted adults if something happens that makes them feel upset or uncomfortable.
2. **Individual Drawing:**
- Give each child a large drawing paper and crayons.
- Ask them to draw a picture of themselves with their trusted adult(s). Encourage them to share their drawing with the class and explain who the trusted adult is.
#### Conclusion (5 minutes)
- **Recap and Reinforcement:**
- Gather the children back in a circle.
- Recap the key points: the difference between safe and unsafe touches and the importance of telling a trusted adult.
- Sing a simple, catchy song about being safe and telling a trusted adult (e.g., "If You're Feeling Unsafe, Tell a Trusted Adult").
- **Positive Reinforcement:**
- Praise the children for participating and emphasize that they all did a great job recognizing what to do to stay safe.
**Assessment:**
- Observe the children's participation in discussions and role-playing activities.
- Review the children's drawings and listen to their explanations to ensure they understand the concept of safe and unsafe touches and identifying trusted adults.
**Follow-Up Activity:**
- Send a simple handout home with parents explaining what was covered in today's lesson and how they can continue the conversation about safety and trust at home.
### Note to Teacher
It is crucial to approach this topic with sensitivity and awareness of the children's age and developmental stage. Avoid using any graphic or explicit content. The goal is to empower children with knowledge in a gentle, supportive manner.
Ensure the classroom remains a safe space for all students and provide additional support to any child who may show signs of distress.