Little BIG Chats readings

Consent written by me, Jayneen Sanders, and illustrated by Cherie Zamazing.

Hi! I'm Theodore. Today we're learning about consent.

This is my body and it belongs to me.

I have a body boundary. This is the invisible space around my body.

And even though you can't see my body boundary, it is still there.

No one can come inside my body boundary. They have to ask me first.

I can say ‘Yes’ or I can say ‘No’.

Can I have a kiss? No, thanks. But I can give you a hi-five!

Consent is a special word. It means I have happily said ‘Yes’ to someone coming inside my body boundary.

Can I have a hug? Yes, you can.

Sometimes I feel like a hug or a kiss and sometimes I don't!

I can say ‘No’ to hugs and kisses and that’s okay. This means I have not given my consent.

I can give a hi-five or bump elbows instead. It is always my choice.

This is my body. I can say ‘Yes’ or I can say ‘No’ to someone coming inside my body boundary.

I am the boss of my body. My body belongs to me!

My Safety Network, written by me, Jayneen Sanders, and illustrated by Cherie Zamazing.

Hi! I'm Maya. Today we're learning about a Safety Network.

I have a Safety Network. These are 3 to 5 grown-ups who I trust.

I get to choose who is on my Safety Network.

Mother. Grandpa. Auntie Carla. Mr. Sands (My teacher).

If I feel worried, scared or unsafe, I can tell a grown-up on my Safety Network how I am feeling and why I might feel that way. The grown-ups on my Safety Network will listen to me. And they will believe me.

There is more than one grown-up on my Safety Network. If I can't find one grown-up on my Safety Network, I can tell another.

My Safety Network will be different to your Safety Network.

One person on your Safety Network should not be in your family.

Auntie Sally. Auntie Jo. Dad. Mother. And Mrs. Blink (my neighbour).

My Safety Network is very important to me. And I am very important to them. They are the people I trust.

Who is on your Safety Network?

My Early Warning Signs. Written by me, Jayneen Sanders and illustrated by Cherie Zamazing.

Hi! I'm Tilly. Today we're learning about our Early Warning Signs.

Did you know that your body is very smart? If you feel unsafe it will let you know.

You might get a sick tummy or your legs might shake.

These feelings in your body are called your Early Warning Signs.

There are many kinds of Early Warning Signs.

You might feel only one or two, or you might feel many of your Early Warning Signs.

Look at this boy. He has lots of Early Warning Signs.

If you ever feel any of your Early Warning Signs, you should tell a trusted grown-up on your Safety Network straightaway. They will listen to you and they will help you.

Sometimes we might get our Early Warning Signs just because we are excited! And that’s okay!

But if you get your Early Warning Signs when you feel unsafe, scared or worried, you need to tell a trusted grown-up on your Safety Network straightaway.

Your body is very smart! It lets you know when you feel unsafe.

Private parts are private. Written by me, Jayneen Sanders, and illustrated by Cherie Zamazing.

Hi! I'm Ben. Today we're learning that our private parts are private.

Private means just for you.

Your private parts are the parts of your body under your bathing suit or underwear.

You should always use the correct names for your private parts.

Boys have a penis, testicles and a bottom.

Girls have a vulva on the outside and a vagina on the inside. They also have nipples and a bottom. When girls get older, the area around their nipples grow into breasts.

Your mouth is a private part to.

No one should touch your private parts. They belong only to you.

When you were a baby, your parents washed and dried your private parts. Now that you are older, you can wash and dry your own private parts.

If someone does touch your private parts or asks you to touch their private parts or shows you pictures of private parts you can say, ‘Stop! This is my body!’ Then tell a trusted grown-up on your Safety Network straightaway.

If you feel scared and it's hard to say, ‘Stop! This is my body!’ get away as quickly as you can. Then tell a trusted grown-up on your Safety Network straightaway. They will listen to you and they will help you.

Sometimes if you are sick, a doctor might need to check or even touch your private parts. This is only okay if a grown-up from your Safety Network is with you. The doctor should always ask for your consent first.

Remember! You are the boss of your body! What you say goes!

Secrets and Surprises. Written by me, Jayneen Sanders, and illustrated by Cherie Zamazing.

Hi! I'm Lisa. Today we're learning about the difference between secrets and surprises.

Secrets and surprises are very different. Secrets might never be told. But surprises will always be told.

Last year we had a party for my grandma. It was a surprise! Everyone knew about the party, but Grandma didn't. So, on Grandma's birthday, she got a big surprise! The party was so much fun!

In my family, we don't keep secrets. We only keep happy surprises because they will always be told.

Secrets are different to surprises.

Sometimes a person might ask you to keep a secret. If that happens, say, ‘I don't keep secrets. I only keep happy surprises because they will always be told.’

Sometimes a person might ask you to keep a secret that makes you feel unsafe or scared. If that happens, you can say, ‘I don't keep secrets. I only keep happy surprises because they will always be told.’ Then go quickly and tell a trusted grown-up on your Safety Network.

Secrets that make you feel unsafe or scared should never ever be kept.

Remember! It's okay to keep happy surprises because they will always be told.