Activity Two
(ages 8 - 10)

Key points

Using correct names for body parts.
Encouraging children to tell if they are touched inappropriately..

Before you begin the activity

Tell your child that today you are going to learn, or review, the correct names for some body parts. Tell your child that these names are the best names to call the body parts. This is so that everyone understands exactly what part of the body you are speaking about. You may wish to practise using the correct names for the listed body parts so that you can demonstrate to your child that you are comfortable using them.

Activity

Teach your child the correct names for each of the identified body parts. On the chart Our Bodies correct body part names are given in English. If you speak another language with your children, there is space for the body parts to be named in your chosen language. Use the language that you feel most comfortable with. Write the names for the identified body parts on to the appropriate place of each figure. Include arrows so that the body parts are carefully and accurately identified.

During the activity you may wish to identify the body part by any of the name/s that your family has used in the past. After this, we recommend you use correct names only, to avoid confusion.

When you have finished the activity

Explain to your child,

"If you are ever touched in these places by anyone, or if anyone wants you to touch them in these places, you should tell me."

Put the completed body-parts diagram on display as agreed between you.