Body Safety and Awareness Worksheet for 7-Year-Olds

Instructions

Let's learn about keeping our bodies safe! Your body belongs to you, and it's important to know what to do if you ever feel uncomfortable. Read the questions in each section and write or draw your answers.

Part 1: Yes or No?

Read each sentence below. Circle or write Yes if it is true, and No if it is false.

1. My body belongs to me.
   Yes / No
2. I have to keep secrets about touches, even if they make me feel bad.
   Yes / No
3. I am allowed to say "STOP!" if I don't want a hug or tickle.
   Yes / No
4. A safe touch is one that makes me feel cared for and respected.
   Yes / No
5. If I tell a grown-up about an unsafe touch, I am in trouble.
   Yes / No

Part 2: Safe or Unsafe Touch?

Read about the different kinds of touches below. Write Safe or Unsafe on the line next to each one.

• A high-five from your friend.
  ____________________
• A hug from your grandpa when you are happy to see him.
  ____________________
• Someone hitting or pinching you.
  ____________________
• A doctor checking your ears with your parent in the room.
  ____________________
• A touch that someone tells you to keep secret from your parents.
  ____________________

Part 3: My Safety Helpers

If a touch or a secret ever makes you feel scared, worried, or gives you an "uh-oh" feeling, you should tell a grown-up you trust. Who are three trusted grown-ups you can tell?

Part 4: Listen to Your Feelings

Your feelings can tell you if a situation is safe or unsafe. Draw a face in the circle to show how you would feel.

• Your teammate pats you on the back and says, "Good game!"
• Someone you don't know well tries to tickle you and won't stop when you say so.
• A grown-up asks you to keep a secret from your parents about a game they want to play.

Answer Key

Part 1: Yes or No?

1. Yes - Your body is your own!
2. No - You should never keep secrets about touches that make you feel bad. Always tell a trusted adult.
3. Yes - You are the boss of your body. It is always okay to say "no" or "stop."
4. Yes - Safe touches make you feel good, like a high-five or a caring hug.
5. No - You are never in trouble for telling the truth about an unsafe touch. It is brave and the right thing to do.

Part 2: Safe or Unsafe Touch?

• A high-five from your friend.
  Safe
• A hug from your grandpa when you are happy to see him.
  Safe
• Someone hitting or pinching you.
  Unsafe
• A doctor checking your ears with your parent in the room.
  Safe (This is a touch to keep you healthy, and your parent is there.)
• A touch that someone tells you to keep secret from your parents.
  Unsafe (Secrets about touches are a red flag.)

Part 3: My Safety Helpers

Answers will vary. The child should list three trusted grown-ups, such as a parent, grandparent, teacher, school counselor, or other family member.

Part 4: Listen to Your Feelings

Faces drawn should show feelings similar to these:

• Your teammate pats you on the back and says, "Good game!"
  Happy / Proud 😊
• Someone you don't know well tries to tickle you and won't stop when you say so.
  Scared / Angry / Uncomfortable 😟😠
• A grown-up asks you to keep a secret from your parents about a game they want to play.
  Worried / Confused / Scared 🤔😟 (This is an "uh-oh" feeling.)