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Which subject	Health
What age group	Year or Grade 5
What topic	Erin's Law
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Introduction to Erin's Law: Empowering Young Voices

Lesson Overview

Welcome to our lesson on Erin's Law! Today, we will explore a very important topic that helps us understand how to keep ourselves safe and healthy. Erin's Law encourages children to recognize and report abuse and teaches us about personal safety.

Engaging Opening Activity: The "Safety Shield"

To kick off our discussion, let’s start with a fun and interactive activity called the Safety Shield!

Materials Needed:

• Large sheets of paper (one for each student or pair).
• Colored markers or crayons.
• A timer (optional).

Instructions:

1. Drawing Your Shield: Each student or pair will receive a large sheet of paper. They will draw a large circle in the middle to represent their shield.
2. Personal Safety Ideas: Around the shield, students will write or illustrate at least three things that make them feel safe, such as trusted adults, safe places, or activities they enjoy.
3. Sharing Time: After about 10-15 minutes of drawing, students will share one element from their Safety Shields with the class.
4. Group Discussion: Facilitate a group discussion about the importance of these safety elements and how they relate to recognizing and reporting potential dangers or abuse.

Wrap-Up of Activity:

Once everyone has shared, highlight how each safety element connects to the principles of Erin’s Law: the importance of knowing who to talk to when feeling unsafe and understanding that it’s okay to speak up.

Transition to Lesson Content

Now that we have created our Safety Shields, let’s dive deeper into the essence of Erin’s Law. We will learn about personal safety, understanding boundaries, and how to communicate effectively when we feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Remember, our goal today is to empower each of you to recognize your voice and understand your rights.

Objectives for Today:

• Understand what Erin's Law is and why it was created.
• Identify safe adults and resources.
• Learn how to communicate concerns about personal safety.

Let’s get started on this important journey together!