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Which subject	Health
What age group	Year or Grade 5
What topic	Erin's Law letter
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Introduction to Erin's Law

Welcome, Class! 🌟

Today, we're going to dive into an important topic that is all about keeping ourselves safe and making sure everyone feels comfortable. We’re going to learn about something called Erin's Law.

What is Erin's Law?

Erin's Law is a special law that helps protect kids from things like abuse and ensures that they know how to talk about their feelings and experiences. Erin Merryn, the person this law is named after, has a powerful story. She believes that all children deserve to learn how to keep themselves safe and to have permission to speak up when something isn’t right.

Fun Activity: "The Safety Letter"

To understand this better, we're going to do a fun activity called "The Safety Letter." 🎉

Instructions:

1. Imagine You’re Erin: Think about how brave Erin was when she decided to share her story.
2. Write a Letter: You will write a letter. Imagine what you would say to your friends if you could teach them about how to be safe, recognize a bad situation, or talk to someone when they’re worried.
3. Share Your Ideas: We’ll share our letters in small groups!

Letter Outline:

Your letter could include:

• Why it’s important to talk about safety: Why do you think it’s important for kids to learn about things like personal safety?
• A safety tip: Share one important piece of advice or a tip that you think everyone should know.
• Encouragement to speak up: Why is it important to talk to someone if something makes you uncomfortable?

Ending Thoughts

By the end of this lesson, we’re going to not only learn about Erin's Law but also how to support each other and speak up when it matters. Remember, your voice is powerful! Let’s get started! 🚀

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Feel free to ask any questions as we dive into this important lesson on keeping ourselves safe!