Consent: A Lesson Plan for It's Ok to Say No by Molly Potter
Teaching children about consent from an early age lays a powerful foundation for their emotional safety, self-respect, and respectful relationships with others. It’s OK to Say No by Molly Potter is a beautifully accessible book that opens the door to these vital conversations in a way that is age-appropriate, engaging, and empowering.
This lesson plan is designed to build on the themes explored in the book, helping children understand that their body, belongings, and boundaries are theirs to protectv—vand that it’s perfectly OK to say “no” when something doesn’t feel right. Through a variety of interactive and reflective activities, pupils will learn what consent means, how to ask for it, when it’s needed, and how to respond when it’s given or denied.
Children will be encouraged to explore and respect their own comfort levels, learn to speak up assertively, and recognise that other people have the same right to make their own choices. This lesson also helps to gently reinforce the difference between matters of personal choice and situations where adult guidance and rules are in place for health, safety, and learning.
By incorporating real-life examples, playful role-play, and simple but powerful language, this session promotes empathy, confidence, and kindness — equipping young learners with the tools they need to form healthy boundaries and respectful social interactions. Above all, this lesson seeks to nurture a classroom culture where every voice matters, and every child feels safe, heard, and valued.
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