Boundary Respecting vs Boundary Pushing – Social Skills Sorting Activity

Help students understand personal space, consent, and respectful behaviour with this engaging Boundary Respecting vs Boundary Pushing Sorting Activity!

This ready-to-use worksheet supports children in learning the difference between healthy, respectful behaviour and inappropriate or unsafe actions across both school and home settings. Through discussion and sorting, students build social awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation — key components of the Zones of Regulation and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks.

Perfect for counsellors, teachers, and psychologists, this resource makes tricky conversations about boundaries age-appropriate, concrete, and visual for primary-aged learners.

🌟 What’s Included:

• Printable A4 Sorting Worksheet (PDF)
  – Two-column sorting chart: Boundary Respecting vs Boundary Pushing
  – 30 behaviour examples to cut and sort (mix of school, playground, and home scenarios)
  – 3 open-ended Reflection Questions for critical thinking
  – Positive tone and student-friendly language throughout
  

🧠 Skills Developed:

• Recognising and respecting personal, physical, and emotional boundaries
  
• Understanding safe vs unsafe social interactions
  
• Practising empathy, consent, and personal responsibility
  
• Strengthening emotional regulation and interpersonal skills
  

🏫 Ideal For:

• Social skills or wellbeing lessons
  
• School counsellors and psychologists
  
• Classroom behaviour and health programs
  
• Small group or one-on-one intervention work
  
• SEL, PDHPE, or health education lessons (Years 1–6)
  

💡 Why Educators Love It:

✔ Engaging, realistic examples that reflect daily school and home life
✔ Promotes emotional intelligence and peer respect
✔ Perfect discussion starter for class or counselling settings
✔ Ready to print and use — no prep required