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Lesson 1: Assertiveness – Updated

Lesson Objectives

  • Define assertiveness and use assertive body language, tone of voice, and words.
  • Know the Stand Strong Safety Skills: 1) Know what’s safe; 2) Be assertive; 3) Tell a safe grown-up you trust; 4) Keep telling; 5) It’s not your fault.
  • Practice assertive behavior.

Materials & Preparation

  • Puppets: Panda, Puppy, Bunny, and Penguin
  • Playdough, Styrofoam, or shoe box to hold puppets.
  • Stand Strong • Stay Safe Rules Poster on the wall or easle for reference.
  • Home Connection for Lesson 1, one for each student to take home.
  • Prepare the puppets prior to the lesson by using glue or tape to attach the sticks to the base of the laminated puppet images.

Download resources for Lesson 1

Download All Lesson Scripts: [mpdl-file-link file_id=27183] [mpdl-file-link file_id=27249]

Demo Video for Lesson 1 - For Your Preparation Only! Please do not show to students.

Captions available by clicking CC and choosing English.

Lesson 2: The Power of Kind Words – Updated

Lesson 3: Keeping My Body Safe – Updated

Lesson 4: Stopping Neglect and Physical Abuse – Updated

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