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Small Children (0-5 years) – Body parts, proper names and curiosity about the body
In the first years of life, children are naturally curious and begin to discover the world around them, including their own bodies. Sex education at this stage is not about talking about intimate relationships, but rather about self-knowledge, safety, and normalizing body talk.
The purpose of this lesson is to help parents and educators provide children with accurate information in a healthy and natural way to prevent future shame or confusion about their bodies.
The purpose of this lesson is to help parents and educators provide children with accurate information in a healthy and natural way to prevent future shame or confusion about their bodies.
1. Learning the correct names of body parts
1. Learning the correct names of body parts
Children need to know the names of all body parts, including private parts, because this gives them: • A better understanding of their body. • Clearer communication – in case of medical problems or incidents, children will be able to describe exactly what hurts them or what happened to them. • Protection against abuse – children who know their bodies and can clearly express their limits are less vulnerable to dangerous situations. • A sense of normalcy – avoiding using real terms can make these body parts seem 'shameful' or 'secret', which can lead to trust issues in the future.
2.What terms should be used?
It is important to use real names and not nicknames or diminutives.Examples: • In girls: vulva, vagina, breasts. • In boys: penis, testicles.2.What terms should be used?
3.Common mistakes to avoid:
• Avoiding the subject altogether – can make children think these body parts are 'shameful' or 'wrong'. • Using made-up terms – can lead to confusion, especially if the child needs to talk about his body with a doctor or other trusted adult.3.Common mistakes to avoid:
4.✔ Sample conversation:
👩 "Do you know what your body parts are called?"👦 "Yes, eyes, hands, feet."👩 "Very good! Here is your belly, and here is your penis/vulva. They are parts of your body, just like the others.”4.✔ Sample conversation:
5.🚫 Wrong:
Using made-up words or avoiding the topic. Children need to know names5.🚫 Wrong:
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