LIFT My Body & Boundaries
LIFT events are for children ages 5-8 with intellectual and developmental disabilities; no prior group experience necessary. Registration for each event closes the Sunday before the event at 6:00 pm.
LIFT is a play-based, structured program where children explore creativity, social skills, and movement in a safe and joyful environment. Sessions run 90 minutes. Participation is encouraged, not forced.
This session focuses on personal safety, personal space, and consent in a developmentally appropriate and engaging way. Participants will explore the idea of personal space using hula hoop “personal space bubbles,” practice stop/go/wait cues through movement games, and learn simple boundary language such as “No thank you” and “My turn.” Children will create a My Personal Bubble ornament as a visual, take-home reminder that everyone has their own space. Guided movement, sensory exploration, and calm-down activities support self-regulation while reinforcing respectful boundaries during play and social interactions.
