- HYBRID MODEL FOR DELIVERY (and how much time to dedicate to sexual health)
PERSONAL SAFETY
It is expected that teachers will deliver the basic/fundamental lessons in PHE about personal safety, decision making, technology, boundaries etc… K-10 using the ‘Kids in the Know’ (or similar) resource. To access online version of Kids in the Know, made an account using this link
- Each school has a complete kit. Click here to order more materials (lots of free ones too).
SEXUAL HEALTH
For Grades 4+, for topics such as puberty, hygiene, sexual identity, STIs, sexual decision making, recommended resources include:
- SOGI Education, Amaze Animations, and www.teachingsexualhealth.ca
- Use the Grade by Grade Scope and Sequences in the next tab, which lay out what resource to use at what grade!
EXPERTS
For more complex topics (which may include puberty, sexual decision making, or sexual identity) experts may be utilized in some cases, to supplement the foundational work that teachers have already done.
- NLPS partners with outside agencies like the RCMP, Red Cross, Haven, VI Crisis Society, and Island health with targeted prevention programs and student workshops.
- See Agency Scope and Sequence Draft below.
TIME
The ‘Health’ component of Physical Health Education (PHE) accounts for 20-30% of PHE. An adequate amount of time is expected carved out for personal safety/sexual health content. Use the ‘Scope and Sequences’ below to help you plan.
Grades K-3: Six-Eight
Grades 4-6: Six-Eight
Grades 7-10: Eight-Eleven
Related Resources
- SCOPE AND SEQUENCES K-7 and GRADE BY GRADE WHAT TO TEACH IN LAYPERSONS TERMS
2018/2019 NLPS SCOPE AND SEQUENCE: Streamlined lessons, resources, prevention programs, outside agencies, and experts (see below)
USE THE DOCUMENTS BELOW FOR YOUR PLANNING
Related Resources
- AGENCY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
- SCOPE AND SEQUENCE: K
- K-3 Cheat Sheet
- SCOPE AND SEQUENCE: 1
- SCOPE AND SEQUENCE: 2
- SCOPE AND SEQUENCE: 3
- SCOPE AND SEQUENCE: 4
- SCOPE AND SEQUENCE:5
- SCOPE AND SEQUENCE: 6
- SCOPE AND SEQUENCE: 7
- Grade 6/7 Cheat Sheet
- GRADE BY GRADE BREAKDOWN OF WHAT TO TEACH (IN LAYPERSONS TERMS)
- PROVINCIAL CURRICULUM K-10 in PDF
- PROVINCIAL CURRICULUM ONLINE
- 'KIDS IN THE KNOW' STORYBOOOK AND STUDENT BOOKLET GUIDE
- STORYBOOKS GR 4-7 DESCRIPTIONS AND GRADE GUIDE
- STORYBOOKS K-3 DESCRIPTIONS AND GRADE GUIDE
- 'GO TO' TEACHING RESOURCES, POSTERS, VIDEOS, AND LESSONS PLANS
It is recommended that all teachers deliver foundation lessons from the ‘KIDS IN THE KNOW’ (or similar) resource. All schools K-10 have this resource as of 2018. Please contact natalie.chelsom@sd68.bc.ca District Coordinator for more information.
- To order more resouces click here
- To access online version of Kids in the Know, made an account using this link
Parent Handouts (see very bottom of this tab)
- K-3
Order Materials
- Is That Legal?! document in different languages
- Kids in the Know resources
Story Books
- ‘KIDS IN THE KNOW’ STORYBOOOK AND STUDENT BOOKLET GUIDE
- STORYBOOKS GR 4-7 DESCRIPTIONS AND GRADE GUIDE
- STORYBOOKS K-3 DESCRIPTIONS AND GRADE GUIDE
- K-3 Big Feelings Come and Go FREE DOWNLOAD
Anatomical Images of Genitals for Teaching
- Vulva, Intact/Circumcised Penis and Testicles: See bottom of this tab
Google Slides Presentations
- Grade K/1 Feelings, Instincts, Safe Adults, Assertiveness Skills, Secrets
- Grade K/1 Correct Names for Body Parts, Safe/Unsafe/Secret Touch
- Grade K/1 Condensed Lesson (combined 2 lessons from above)
- Grade 2/3 Body Safety Rules, Body Parts and Function, Safe/Unsafe/Secret Touch
- Grade 4-8 Physical Changes of Puberty
- Grade 6/7 Reproductive System, Sex, Conception, Consent, STIs
- Grade 7-10 Healthy Relationships, Bystanders, Assertiveness Skills, Consent
- Grade 8-10 Puberty, Sexual Identity, Managing Mental Wellbeing
- Grade 8-10 Relationships, Sexual Violence, Consent
- Grade 8-10 Physical Intimacy, STI and Pregnancy Prevention
Discussing Gender and Identity with K+
- Lessons and Terminology (Gender Spectrum)
- Story Books: ‘Introducing Teddy’, ‘I am Jazz’, ‘Red A Crayon Story’
- Terminology and language for LGBTQ2S+
Personal and Sexual Health Lessons
- See ‘Kids in the Know’ links at the bottom
- Teachingsexualhealth.ca Grades 4-12
- Honouring Diversity/Inclusive Environments/SOGI Grade K-12
- Puberty Guides/Videos Gr 5+ Always Changing
- Physiology and Anatomy– Gr 5+
- Reproduction and Development -Gr 6+
- STI Information– Gr 6+
- Sexual Decision Making -Grade 7+
- Social Media/Sexting/Cyber Grade 7+
- Gender Inclusive and Diversity Lessons K+ (The Gender Spectrum)
- Pornography
Puberty
- Do activities with students from one of the printable activity resources
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- Northern Health: Printable Puberty Guide #1 -Grade 4-7 with assessment
- PHE Canada
Print and distribute one of the student guides for each student
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- Growing Up OK! Printable Puberty Guide #2 Gr 4-8 smaller guide with summaries
- PHE Canada Student Guides:
- Growing Up Guide for Boys Gr 5-8
- Like a Girl Guide Grade 5-6
- GRADE 7 Growing Like A Girl Guide Grade 7
Pick a lesson/activity from https://teachingsexualhealth.ca/teachers/lesson-plans-resources/resource-finder/
Puberty Videos:
- Always Changing Videos, Teacher Guide, Student Booklet
Puberty lesson modeled by an trained sexual health educator
Mental Health Resource Centre (Drugs, Substance Use, Lesson Plans)
- Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre (Substance Use)
- iMinds (Drugs and Gambling)
- Canadian Paediatric Society Marijuana
- Managing Stress for Kids
Health Modules
- Kids Health Health Information Grades K-12
Printable Colouring/Activity Books for Kids
- Body Safety Colouring Book k/1
- My First Safety Booklet ages 4-7
- My First Safety Booklet French ages 4-7
- Grades 3 & 4 – Safety Rock Student Work Booklet
- Grades 5 & 6 – Strong, Smart and Safe Student Work Book
- Grade 7- What’s the Big Deal Student Work Booklet
Printable Posters
- No No Square Song (English with instructions) see related resources below
- No No Square Song (French) see related resources below
- Gender Unicorn Poster (interactive)
- Body Safety, Feelings and Emotions, Early Warning Signs Posters
- Feelings for Kids Poster
- Feelings Images for Kids Poster
- Positive Words for Kids Poster
- Kids Did You Know..? Poster
- Myths About Body Safety Poster
- Jobs (gender equality) Poster
- 10 Body Safety Rules Poster
- Anatomy Illustration: Bodies with A Penis K-3 (see bottom of this tab)
- Anatomy Illustration: Bodies with a Vulva K-3 (see bottom of this tab)
- Anatomy Images (Penis, Vulva, Clitoris, Testicles) Gr 4+
- Gender and Orientation Galaxy Posters and Activities
- Sex vs. Gender Poster
- Boundaries, Healthy Relationships, Getting Help etc
- Never-Never Rules: Safety Poster
- Stand up to bullying poster
- Girls vs Boys Venn Diagram Poster
- Phrases to Build Resilience in Kids Poster
- Cannabis Information Poster (see bottom of tab)
- Cannabis on the Developing Brain Poster (see bottom of tab)
Videos
- Amaze Jr k-3 animations (pre-screen before showing)
- Amaze: Health animations -Gr 4+ (Use the ‘Educator’ section to see discussion questions and lesson plans)
- Body Safety Rules Cartoon 14 minutes K-3
- My Body What I Say Goes Cartoon 2 min K-3
- Consent for Kids K-3+ 3min
- Tea Consent Video (clean) Gr 6/7 3 min
- Body Safety Cartoon 15 min Gr 4+
- 86 short mental health videos (Stanley Kutcher)
- Meningitis Video 4 min
- Grade 7+ Skills Videos: communication, consent, conflict, assertiveness
- Be More Than A Bystander BC Lions Videos
- Pornography affect on developing brains videos
- No More Kisses For Bernard story book K-3 5min
Online Certifications for Youth
- Red Cross Healthy Relationships – Grade 7
Personal Safety Skills (Kids in the Know) Printable Posters
- Friendship Ages 9-11
- Safe Adults vs. Stranger Danger
- How to Respond to Cyberbullying
- Healthy Relationships Ages 11-15
- K-10 – 7 Root Safety Tips
- K-3 How to Call 911
- K – About Me Activity
- 4 Places to Be Safe
- Common Lures
- Home Alone Safety Tips – Grades 5 & 6
- Babysitting Safety Tips
- Grades K-1 Buddy System Lesson & Activities
- K- If Asked to Go and Your Parents Don’t Know Poem
Kids in the Know Activities
- Grade 1 – Keep vs. Speak Secrets Activity
- Grade 1/2 Online story book, safe or unsafe activity
- Grade 3 – Assertiveness Skills
- Grades 3 & 4 – Zoe & Molly Comics, Lesson, Online Games for Students
- Grades 3 & 4 – Safety Rock Student Work Booklet
- Grade 4 – Online Safety Scenarios
- Grade 5/6 Four lessons to go with ‘Strong Smart and Safe’ student workbook
- Grades 5 & 6 – Strong, Smart and Safe Student Work Book
- Grade 5 – What If…Scenarios
- Grade 5 – If Asked to Share…Scenarios
- Grade 6 – Assertiveness Skills
- Grade 7- What’s the Big Deal Student Work Booklet
Related Resources
- Script to Discuss Gender k-3
- No No Square Song (English with instructions)
- No No Square Song (French)
- Cannabis on the Developing Brain Poster
- Cannabis Information Poster
- POWER POINT Healthy Relationships, harassment, assault, bystander, assertiveness Gr 7+
- Sample Script: K-3 sexual abuse prevention, body parts, touch
- My Body Song and Activity
- Intact and circumcised penis
- Vulva Diagram
- Anatomy Illustration: Bodies with A Penis K-3
- Anatomy Illustration: Bodies with a Vulva K-3
- Parent Handout K-3
- RESOURCES FOR ARABIC STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES
This website https://sexual-education.sd68.bc.ca can easily be translated into Arabic using the ‘world’ icon in the top right corner. Unfortunately it doesn’t translate the word and pdf docs automatically.
Here is ‘Is that Legal’ for grades 6-12 about consent, online safety, rules about sending pictures on phones and sharing intimate images http://www.westcoastleaf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/COMPRESSED-isThatLegalArabic-min.pdf
This is what to teach at teach grade. It can be translated using google translate https://sexual-education.sd68.bc.ca/documents/2018/06/personal-sexual-health-physical-health-education-curriculum.pdf . It breaks down what needs to be taught at each grade level.
For access to health information through health link BC https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/services-and-resources/translated-resources/arabic
Translated Health Link 811 fact sheet for access to health services in BC https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/pdf/about-hlbc-arabic.pdf
Immunization info https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/pdf/full-routine-immunization-schedule-a.pdf
Below are sample letters home for parents about what sexual health education is in schools, that we had translated into Arabic by our interpreter Moy (see attached)
Related Resources
- QUICK TIPS TO CREATE INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS (with gender and orientation in mind)
When teaching about BODY PARTS use phrases like:
- “This body has a penis”…. “this body has a vulva” (not this is a girl’s body and this is a boy’s body)
- “Some bodies” look like this (not, all girls look like this…)
When teaching about PUBERTY
Acknowledge that the reproductive system in a body that has a vulva is different than a body that has a penis. What body parts you have will determine the changes that happen to your body during puberty. For a trans person they may take hormone blockers or take certain hormones which will allow their changes to reflect that of their gender identity. We often describe these as puberty that happens to girls bodies and puberty that happens to boys bodies, but can say ‘puberty changes for bodies that have ovaries/testicles’ etc.
When teaching about FAMILIES
- Some families (not assuming all families are the same…)
- Caregivers (not assuming always Mom and Dad)
- Your safe adult (not assuming always a Mom and Dad)
When teaching about sexual decision making
When teaching about ways to lower risks of STIs and pregnancy, do not only give examples of vaginal sex: penis-vagina. All types of sex carry some risk, not everyone will have every type of sex in their lives. It’s important to know the risks of oral, vaginal, anal sex and know how to lower risk for each.
WAYS TO BE INCLUSIVE (What SOGI 123 DOES encourage)
- Being honest with children in public school from the start that we have all different kinds of people in our communities, including families with two moms, or two dads, and that’s just fine.
- Also being honest with kids about the fact that gender isn’t determined by anyone or anything but ourselves. It’s a deep, internal sense of being male or female, or some some neither, or some identify as both!
- Explaining that what body parts you have doesn’t dictate how you must act, what clothes you wear, colours you like, toys you play with, or even which bathroom you use. Sometimes this takes some extra reminding because of what children are told elsewhere, and because gender stereotypes and policing of gender are pervasive in our society.
- Helping everyone to understand that what matters in the bathroom is safe, appropriate, and respectful behaviour, not what body parts you have.
- Talking to children about the fact that some people know in their hearts and minds that they are a boy even though they have female body parts, or vice versa, and that’s just fine too.
- Describing how what body parts we have does mean that our bodies may develop differently as we grow into adults, but what’s important is that this doesn’t determine our actions/choices, abilities, or rights.
- Introducing the fact that some people are born with body parts that don’t look like typical male parts or typical female parts (intersex), but they’re just as healthy and human as everyone else. What someone has for private parts is private!
- Ensuring that we all respect that, in general, what body parts someone has is none of anyone else’s business, and really shouldn’t matter anyway. Everyone is welcome in our public schools as long as they are respectful and accepting of all the diversity that exists there.
- Making as much diversity visible as possible in lessons, materials, examples you give in lessons etc. including LGBTQ2SI+ people.
- Respecting peoples’ pronouns.
Related Resources
- Setting Up GROUND RULES
Standard Ground Rules – Kindergarten to Grade 10 Language can adapted for older grades
This is ‘Body Science!’ Learning about the body is fun and it helps us:
- Learn how to care for our own bodies
- Understand our body belongs to us and our rights
- Helps us get along with other people and not cause harm to anyone else
- Teaches us how to get out of unsafe situations and who to go to for help
Be private: no using other people’s names, or personal stories. We only talk about our bodies with people we trust, and trusted adults. This information is only appropriate for your age group and older: do not share with younger kids at lunch who may not be ready for it.
Giggly wigglies: sometimes bodies are funny. If you have to laugh…follow the 3 second rule, take a deep breath and look at the ground until you can join the group again.
Use scientific terms and words: slang is ok, but always use scientific word as well. Teaching students proper terms is a sexual abuse prevention strategy and teaches a universal language of health.
“Interesting”: doctors never say things are gross, or say “ewww”. Instead they say “interesting…” it’s a good word to use when we don’t know what to say!
No personal questions. This rule saves a lot of embarrassing moments. It’s ok for students and teachers to not answer personal questions.
All other questions are ok: if a student is asking it, it means they have already been exposed to some sort of information. Take this opportunity to answer, in a timely fashion, in an age appropriate way, with the facts. Always come back to ‘safety’ in your answer to refocus the group.
- Personal Safety and Sexual Health Poster for Educators
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Related Resources
- SKILLS FOR LIFE, THOSE WITH DISABILITIES, DIVERSE LEARNERS SEXUAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Lesson Plans and Resources Leeds: Puberty and Sexuality for Children and Young People with a Disability
Printable Resource Content:
- Knowledge of self
- Lifecycle
- Baseline assessment and handwashing
- Self esteem and body parts
- Public, private, puberty and hygiene
- Menstruation and wet dreams
- Arousal, masturbation and dignity
- Consent and assertiveness
- Sexual intercourse and conception
- Testicular and breast care
Lesson Plans and Resources Teaching Sexual Health .ca for Diverse Abilities
Alberta based website Grade 4-12 Content:
- Practical knowledge including what parts of the body are private; an understanding that our bodies are private
- Puberty changes and how to cope with them especially menstruation and hygiene
- Personal boundaries including public and private behaviours;
- Personal safety – what to do to maintain personal boundaries
- Safe friendships and dating relationships
- For students who are able to understand all of the above there may be the need to teach about dating relationships and safety in intimate relationships including STIs, birth control, safer sex and access to health care services
Personal Safety Lessons k-9: Feelings, emotions, boundaries, online safety, assertiveness skills, healthy relationships etc
- Canadian Centre for Child Protection Kids in the Know
Social Stories and Books recommended by Inclusion support worker David Hall
- https://www.amazon.ca/Whats-Happening-Tom-puberty-conditions/dp/1849055238/ref=sr_1_2?crid=RI6O2COJITUH&keywords=kate+e+reynolds&qid=1551888569&s=gateway&sprefix=kate+e+r%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-2
- https://www.amazon.ca/Whats-Happening-Ellie-puberty-conditions/dp/1849055262/ref=sr_1_3?crid=RI6O2COJITUH&keywords=kate+e+reynolds&qid=1551888569&s=gateway&sprefix=kate+e+r%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-3
- https://www.amazon.ca/Tom-Needs-Go-toilets-conditions/dp/1849055211/ref=sr_1_4?crid=RI6O2COJITUH&keywords=kate+e+reynolds&qid=1551888569&s=gateway&sprefix=kate+e+r%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-4
There is also this book which is a parent/caregiver resource and has an aggressive title but the information
Cartoons and Videos
- www.amaze.org Grade 4-12 (short animations about sexual identity, personal safety, puberty,reproduction, STIs etc)
- https://amaze.org/jr/ Grade preschool-3 (body safety, body parts, public/private etc)
- Communication Skills Videos (https://youthrelationships.org/health)
Gr 8 Effective Relationships: peer pressure, substance use, school stressors, interpersonal conflict, dating relationships, etc.
Gr 9 Effective Relationships: peer pressure, substance use, school stressors, interpersonal conflict, dating relationships, etc.
Healthy Relationship: issues/concerns that might be relevant to LGBT2Q+ youth
Visuals
- Living Well With Autism Privacy and Private Parts Visual Cards
- Living Well With Autism Public/Private Visual Cards
- Levels of Intimacy: The Circles Program
Beyond the Basics: Teaching sexual health to those with disabilities
Related Resources
- Child Development Stages by Age
Child Development by Age
- Spotting Abuse or Neglect
Document: How to Spot, Stop and Prevent Sexual Abuse
Related Resources
- Responding to Problem Sexual Behaviour in School Aged Children
- See this detailed Provincial Resource which includes what is normal, and what is concerning, what to do, and how to respond.
- For local support or intervention, contact NARSF
- Research Summary: Confronting Child on Child Harmful Sexual Behaviour
Related Resources
- Gender Support Plan for Schools, Resources for Trans People and Their Families, Inclusion Policy, SOGI Procedure Info for Educators,
Our District follows the direction of the Provincial Ministry of Education. We aim to ensure schools are safe, caring and inclusive of all its students, and are free from discrimination regardless of one’s orientation or gender identity (to meet BC Human Rights Code). See our district Inclusion Policy and SOGI Procedure which are posted on the District Site www.sd68.bc.ca or here on this site
below.
SOGI Education.org is supported by the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils, and the Ministry of Education. This resource provides tools for educators and schools so they can ensure inclusive environments and help honour the diversity which exists in our communities and all of our schools. Here is the link to the:Parent site for SOGI Education: https://www.sogieducation.org/parents
If you have further inquiries or concerns you can direct parents to:
Bob Esliger, Assistant Superintendent
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public SchoolsFor resources, or support, contact our District Social Justice Advocate, Carlo Pavan
Carlo.pavan@sd68.bc.ca
How to talk to trans youth and their families
Easy To Read Guide about What Trans Is
Related Resources
- Letters Home to Parents and Setting Up 'Alternative Delivery'
If parents prefer to address sensitive material related to sexuality and reproduction in the Physical and Health Education curriculum outside of the classroom they must follow the Administrative Procedure linked at the bottom. Students may not ‘opt out’ of this content. Alternative delivery does not apply to any other BC curriculum, nor does it apply to creating inclusive environments and honouring diversity.
Link to Provincial wording on Alternative Delivery
In the link below you will find the District’s Adminstrative Procedure, a detailed outline of the curriculum, letters to send home to parents, and a request form, in the case of alternative delivery.
Related Resources