Respectful Consent Interactions

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Part 1: Understanding Consent

Consent means a clear, free and mutual agreement to take part in an activity or interaction. Everyone has the right to say yes, no or not sure. Consent can change at any time and must not be pressured or assumed.

You may pass on any question or activity. If something makes you feel uncomfortable, speak privately with a trusted adult.

1. Complete the sentence: Consent means a __________________ agreement between people.

For questions 2–7, choose whether the situation shows Yes, No or Not sure consent. Think about whether everyone has freely agreed.

2. A friend asks, “Is it OK if I borrow your ruler?” You say, “Yes, that’s fine.”

Yes No Not sure

3. Someone keeps asking you to join a game after you have said, “No, thank you.”

Yes No Not sure

4. A classmate asks before giving you a high five. You smile and hold up your hand.

Yes No Not sure

5. A group adds your name to a shared online chat without checking whether you want to join.

Yes No Not sure

6. Your friend asks to use your coloured pens. You are quiet because you are unsure, so they take them anyway.

Yes No Not sure

7. Someone asks, “Would you like a hug or a wave?” You choose a wave, and they respect your choice.

Yes No Not sure

Part 2: Communicating Respectfully

8. Tick all the actions that show respectful communication.

Ask clearly before taking part in an activity.

Listen to the answer.

Keep asking until someone agrees.

Accept “no” or “not sure” without teasing.

Include people and respect their boundaries.

9. Complete these respectful sentence starters.

Asking: “Is it OK if I __________________________________________?”

Giving: “Yes, I _________________________________________________.”

Declining: “No, thank you. I _______________________________________.”

10. How can showing respect and manaakitanga (care and respect for others) help people feel included and emotionally safe?

11. Exit ticket: One thing I learned about consent is ________________________________. One respectful action I can use is __________________________________.

Teacher Answer Guide

1. Mutual, clear, free or willing.

2–7. 2 Yes; 3 No; 4 Yes; 5 No; 6 Not sure; 7 Yes.

8. Ask clearly; listen to the answer; accept “no” or “not sure”; include people and respect boundaries.

9–11. Accept varied answers that show clear communication, choice, respect for boundaries, inclusion, emotional safety and manaakitanga. Reinforce that consent is not assumed, can change, and must never be pressured.