Lesson Plan
Safety Superhero Plan
Empower students to become bathroom safety superheroes by teaching them safe behaviors and proper etiquette in the bathroom.
Understanding bathroom safety helps students develop independent and responsible habits while ensuring a clean and safe environment.
Audience
1st Grade Class
Time
25 minutes
Approach
Wholesome discussion and interactive role-play.
Prep
Preparation and Review
5 minutes
- Review the Safety Superhero Plan to understand the session flow.
- Familiarize yourself with the Safety in the Bathroom (slide deck) content.
- Set up and print the Safety Checklist (worksheet) for each student.
- Prepare space for interactive discussion and role-playing using the Superhero Safety Scenarios (activity).
Step 1
Introduction and Discussion
5 minutes
- Welcome students as budding safety superheroes.
- Ask questions about what makes a bathroom safe and why it is important.
- Use slides from Safety in the Bathroom (slide deck) to guide the discussion.
Step 2
Interactive Role-play Activity
10 minutes
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Present Superhero Safety Scenarios (activity) and discuss safe actions in each scenario.
- Encourage each group to act out a scenario showing good bathroom behaviors.
Step 3
Wrap-up and Safety Checklist
5 minutes
- Recap the key safety points discussed during the lesson.
- Distribute the Safety Checklist (worksheet) for students to fill in what they learned.
- Emphasize their role as bathroom safety superheroes.
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Slide Deck
Bathroom Safety Superheroes!
Welcome to our fun lesson on how to be a safety superhero in the bathroom!
Introduce the concept of bathroom safety and the idea of being a superhero. Explain that the bathroom is a place where we need to be safe and responsible. Encourage students to think of themselves as heroes who can practice good habits.
Why is Bathroom Safety Important?
- Keeps us healthy
- Helps us stay clean
- Protects everyone
- Respects privacy and personal space
Discuss why the bathroom is an important place to be safe. Mention key points like hygiene, responsibility, caring for our friends, and respecting privacy. Use visuals that show clean spaces and happy faces.
Safe Behaviors in the Bathroom
- Always wash your hands
- Use toilet paper correctly
- Flush after use
- Keep the space tidy
Explain safe behaviors such as washing hands, using toilet properly, and keeping the area tidy. Ask students to share their ideas about these actions.
Respecting Privacy in the Bathroom
- Do not peek through stall doors
- Keep your hands to yourself
- Give others personal space
Discuss additional behaviors specific to privacy. Emphasize that everyone deserves privacy and personal space in the bathroom.
Superhero Safety Tips
- Be gentle with door handles
- Report spills and accidents
- Ask for help if needed
Introduce superhero safety tips in a catchy and engaging manner. Remind students of the steps and reinforce that everyone can be a superhero by following these rules.
Be a Bathroom Safety Superhero!
Remember: Stay safe, stay clean, and help others!
Wrap up the session by reinforcing the superhero theme. Encourage students to act out scenarios and remind them of the checklist activity they will complete.
Activity
Bathroom Safety Superheroes: Superhero Safety Scenarios
In this fun role-playing activity, you will step into the shoes of a bathroom safety superhero! Follow the guidelines below to explore common bathroom scenarios and practice safe behaviors.
Activity Overview
- Objective: Show how to act safely and responsibly in the bathroom by role-playing various scenarios.
- Role-play Groups: The class will be divided into small groups. Each group will receive a scenario and have a few minutes to prepare their superhero skit.
- Guiding Question: What would you do if you encountered a problem in the bathroom?
Activity Steps
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Introduce the Scenario: Each group receives a scenario card that describes a situation you might encounter in the bathroom (e.g., a spill on the floor, someone forgetting to flush, or a door that won’t close properly).
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Discussion (Interactive Brainstorm): In your groups, discuss the following:
- What could go wrong in this situation?
- How can a safety superhero help solve the problem?
- What safe behaviors should be practiced?
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Role-Play Preparation: Plan your skit by deciding:
- Who will be the superhero?
- Who will play the different characters needed in the scenario?
- What actions will show proper bathroom etiquette?
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Perform Your Skit: Each group will perform their role-play for the class. Remember to speak clearly and act out your safe behaviors.
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Group Reflection: After each skit, the class will reflect and discuss:
- What did you see that was a great example of bathroom safety?
- How did the superhero help keep the bathroom safe?
Role-Play Example: Respecting Privacy
Scenario: Two students are in the bathroom. One student accidentally starts peeking through the stall door out of curiosity, and the other notices this behavior.
Roles:
- Safety Superhero: Steps in to remind everyone of the importance of personal space and privacy.
- Curious Student: Learns that peekiness can invade someone's privacy.
- Friend/Observer: Assists the superhero in reinforcing the correct behavior.
Script Example:
- Curious Student: (Peeking through a stall door) "Oh, I wonder what’s happening in there?"
- Safety Superhero: (Entering calmly) "Hey friends, remember that everyone deserves their privacy. We should never peek through stall doors."
- Friend/Observer: "That's right! Let's give our friends their space so we all stay safe and respectful."
- Curious Student: (Nods) "I understand now. I’ll wait for my turn and respect everyone’s privacy."
This skit shows how a safety superhero can help guide others to practice good bathroom etiquette, especially respecting personal space and not peeking. Feel free to adjust the dialogue and actions to fit your group!
Follow-up Questions for Discussion
- How do you feel when someone respects your personal space?
- What other actions can you take to be a bathroom safety superhero?
- Why is it important to respect others' privacy in the bathroom?
Remember, every one of you can make a big difference by simply practicing safe bathroom habits. Enjoy being a superhero and have fun with your role-play!
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Worksheet
Safety Checklist Worksheet
Today, you learned how to be a Bathroom Safety Superhero! Fill in this checklist to show which safe behaviors you learned about and plan to practice every day.
My Safety Checklist
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I will always wash my hands after using the bathroom.
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I will make sure to use toilet paper correctly.
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I will remember to flush the toilet after use.
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I will keep the bathroom space tidy by putting things back in their place.
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I will tell a teacher if I see any spills or problems in the bathroom.
Reflect and Plan
Write one sentence about why you think it is important to follow these rules in the bathroom.
Remember, every one of you can be a bathroom safety superhero by using these habits every day!