Introduction to Body Safety Education

Introduction to Body Safety Education 

This workshop covers Rolypoly Family’s Body Smarts Through Movement Arts inclusive approach to body safety for children, which parents/guardians can apply to their parenting and teaching in a myriad of ways. Being aware of and applying body safety practices can help reduce harm to children, but more than that, these practices may also help children feel safe, loved and respected - contributing to an overall healthy sense of self. Body safety education can also provide a basis for the children to understand boundaries, consent and respect.

Workshop content:

• Essential concepts and principles regarding body safety for children

• Roles and responsibilities with regard to body safety

• Body safety in the home, education and community