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Gentle Touches Only

● safety & boundaries • 5 min read

Sammy and Mom sitting on the sofa talking about touches

Different Touches

Sammy's mom tells him that there are different kinds of touches. Some touches are gentle and kind. Some touches are rough and can hurt. Today Sammy is learning about which is which.

Sammy's mom tells him that there are different kinds of touches. Some touches are gentle

gentle and kind. Some touches are rough and can hurt. Today Sammy is learning about which is which.

Mom: "Let's talk about touches, Sammy. Some are gentle and some are not."

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Gentle Touches

Gentle touches feel nice. A high-five with a friend. A handshake to say hello. A soft pat on the back. A hug from someone you love. These are kind touches!

Gentle touches feel nice. A

high-five with a friend. A

handshake to say hello. A soft pat on the back. A hug

hug from someone you love. These are kind

kind touches!

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Not-Gentle Touches

Some touches are not gentle. Pushing, grabbing, pulling hair, and poking can hurt people's bodies. These touches might make people feel sad or scared. If someone accidentally touches too hard, they can say sorry and try to be gentler next time.

Some touches are not gentle. push

Pushing,

grabbing, pulling hair, and poking can hurt people's bodies. These touches might make people feel sad or scared. If someone accidentally touches too hard, they can say sorry and try to be gentler next time.

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Sammy asking a classmate for a high-five

Asking First

Before Sammy gives a hug or a high-five, he asks first. 'Is that okay?' He waits for the answer. If his friend says yes, great! If they say no, that is okay too.

Sammy: "Can I give you a high-five?"

Classmate: "Yes!"

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Sammy waving hello after a classmate says no to a hug

When Someone Says No

Sometimes a friend says 'No, thank you' to a hug or touch. That is okay! Sammy does not feel sad. He can wave instead, or just say hello with words. Everyone gets to choose.

Sometimes a friend says no touch

'No, thank you' to a hug or touch. That is that's okay

okay! Sammy does not feel sad. He can wave instead

wave instead, or just say hello with words. Everyone gets to choose.

Classmate: "No thank you, I don't want a hug today."

Sammy: "That's okay! Hi!"

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Sammy standing confidently with his hand up saying no

My Body, My Rules

Sammy can also say no to touches he does not like. His body belongs to him. If a touch feels wrong, he can try saying 'No, thank you' or 'Please stop.' That is always okay. He can tell a grown-up he trusts.

Sammy: "My body is mine. I can always say no."

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Gentle Touches Only

Different Touches

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Asking First

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