Community Map Worksheet

Look at the map provided by your teacher and answer the questions below.

1. Circle the bus stop on the map.
   
   
   
2. Draw a smiley face next to a place on the map where you would like to go. Then write its name:
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Label three community locations on the map by writing their names next to the symbols:
   a. _______________________
   
   
   b. _______________________
   
   
   c. _______________________
   
   
4. If you wanted to buy groceries, which place on the map would you go to? Explain why.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. Draw a route from “Home” to the Park using an arrow. Then describe the steps you would take to get there (e.g., “Walk to…, turn left at…, cross the street at…”):
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Great job! Be ready to share one thing you learned about our community map with the group.

Community Conversation

Type: Discussion Session
Time: 10 minutes
Materials: Community Scenario Cards, Emotion and Choice Cards

Purpose

Guide students through real-life community situations, encouraging them to think critically about safety, independence, and asking for help.

Discussion Guidelines

• Speak one at a time and listen respectfully.
• Use clear, simple sentences.
• If you’re not sure of a word, ask for help.
• It’s okay to share ideas you’re uncertain about—this is a safe space.

Steps

1. Draw a Card
   • Invite one student to pick a card from Community Scenario Cards.
   • Read the scenario aloud (teacher or student volunteer).
2. Identify the Situation
   • Question: “What is happening in this scenario?”
   • Follow-up: “Who are the people involved? Where are they?”
3. Explore Choices
   • Question: “What would you do first?”
   • Follow-up: “Who could you ask for help?” “What safe choice could you make?”
4. Check Feelings
   • Question: “How might you feel if this happened to you?”
   • Invite a student to hold up an Emotion and Choice Card that matches the feeling.
   • Follow-up: “What can you say or do to feel safer?”
5. Discuss Safety Tips
   • Question: “What is one safety tip we’ve learned that applies here?”
   • Prompt: “Use words like ‘I need help from…’ or ‘Please stay with me until…’”
6. Consider Alternatives
   • Question: “Is there another way to handle this situation?”
   • Follow-up: “What if you didn’t have a phone or money?”
7. Wrap-Up Round
   • Go around the circle: each student names one new idea they learned.
   • Praise creative thinking and safe choices.

Next Session Preview: We will focus on practicing asking for directions using our maps and role-play cards.

Role-Play Practice

Type: Activity
Time: 10 minutes
Materials: Role-Play Cards, props (fake money, toy phone, map), Emotion and Choice Cards

Steps

1. Partner Up
   • Students pair off.
2. Draw a Card
   • Each pair draws one Role-Play Card and reads the scenario aloud.
3. Plan Your Scene
   • Decide who will play “You” and who will play the other character (e.g., bus driver, stranger, helper).
   • Discuss what to say and which safe choices to make.
4. Role-Play
   • Act out the scenario for 2–3 minutes, practicing greetings, asking for help, and safe responses.
   • Use props (phone, money, map) as needed.
5. Switch Roles
   • Swap roles and repeat so each student practices both parts.
6. Reflection
   • Pairs share one thing they did well and one safety tip they used.
   • Invite one or two pairs to demonstrate for the group.

Teacher Tips

• Provide sentence starters (e.g., “Excuse me, can you help me find…?”).
• Model the first role-play if needed.
• Offer support with prompts from Emotion and Choice Cards if students feel stuck.

Neighborhood Bingo

Type: Game
Time: 5–7 minutes
Materials: Printed bingo boards, markers or crayons

Objective

Reinforce recognition of community locations and safety strategies by marking off features called aloud.

Setup

1. Give each student a copy of a bingo board.
2. Provide each student with markers or crayons to mark squares.

How to Play

1. The teacher calls out community features or safety prompts one at a time (e.g., “bus stop,” “pharmacy,” “crosswalk,” “I need help from a trusted adult”).
2. If a student has that feature on their board, they mark it.
3. The first student to mark five in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) calls out “Bingo!”
4. The winner shares one safety tip or explains why that feature is important before the game ends.

Neighborhood Bingo Board Version 1

Neighborhood Bingo Board Version 2

Neighborhood Bingo Board Version 3

Neighborhood Bingo Board Version 4

Neighborhood Bingo Board Version 5

Note: You can create several versions of this board by rearranging the items or swapping in new community locations relevant to your neighborhood.

Community Check-In

Type: Warm-Up
Time: 5 minutes
Materials: Community Map Worksheet, Emotion and Choice Cards

Steps

1. Quick Share
   • Go around the group; each student names one place they’ve visited recently.
2. Map Marker
   • Display the community map. Ask students to point to their place on the map.
   
   
   
3. Feelings Check
   • Invite students to choose an Emotion and Choice Card that shows how they felt in that place.
4. Class Reflection
   • Ask: “Why is it important to notice how we feel in different places?”
   
   
   

Emotion and Choice Cards

Type: Activity Cards
Time: Used as needed during discussions, activities, and cool-downs.

Instructions for Use

These cards help students identify and express their feelings, and consider different choices they can make in various community situations. They are designed to support communication and emotional regulation.

Emotion Cards

• Happy: 😊 (Feeling good, joyful)
• Calm: 😌 (Feeling peaceful, relaxed)
• Confused: 😕 (Not understanding, needing more information)
• Worried: 😟 (Feeling anxious, a little scared)
• Frustrated: 😠 (Feeling annoyed, things aren't working out)
• Scared: 😨 (Feeling afraid, needing safety)
• Brave: 💪 (Feeling strong, ready to try)
• Excited: 🤩 (Feeling very happy, looking forward to something)

Choice Cards

• Ask for Help: 🗣️ (Find a trusted adult and ask for assistance)
• Stop and Think: 🛑 (Pause before acting, consider options)
• Use My Words: 💬 (Explain how I feel or what I need)
• Walk Away: 🚶 (Move to a safer or calmer place)
• Follow the Rules: ✅ (Do what is expected for safety)
• Look for a Sign: 🗺️ (Find information in the environment)
• Take a Deep Breath: 🌬️ (Calm my body and mind)
• Wait and Observe: 👀 (Watch what others are doing, wait for a cue)

Community Wrap-Up

Type: Cool-Down
Time: 2 minutes
Materials: Emotion and Choice Cards

Steps

1. Reflection Round
   • Go around the circle; each student names one new thing they learned about our community today.
   
   
   
2. Feeling Check
   • Invite students to pick an Emotion and Choice Card that shows how they feel about today’s lesson.
   
   
   
3. Preview Next Session
   • Teacher shares: “Next time, we will practice asking for directions using our maps and role-play cards. We’ll get to be both the person asking and the person giving directions!”

Community Scenario Cards

Type: Activity Cards
Time: Used during Discussion and Hands-On Activity

Instructions for Use

These cards present various community situations for students to discuss, role-play, and problem-solve. Encourage students to think about safe choices, who to ask for help, and how to communicate their needs.

Scenarios

Card 1: Lost in the Store
You are at the grocery store with your family, and you realize you can't find them. What do you do?

Card 2: Unfamiliar Helper
You are waiting at the bus stop, and a car pulls up. The driver says they are a friend of your family and offers you a ride. You don't know this person. What do you do?

Card 3: Asking for Directions
You are at the park and want to find the restroom, but you don't know where it is. What do you do?

Card 4: Making a Purchase
You want to buy a snack at the corner store. You have money, but you're not sure how to ask for what you want or how to pay. What do you do?

Card 5: Busy Crosswalk
You need to cross a busy street. The light is red for cars, but there are a lot of people crossing. What do you do to cross safely?

Card 6: Loud Environment
You are in a crowded restaurant, and the noise is making you feel overwhelmed. What can you do to feel calmer or get help?

Card 7: Unexpected Change
You are going to the library, but when you get there, it's closed unexpectedly. You really wanted to get a book. What do you do?

Card 8: Finding a Friend
You see some kids playing a game you'd like to join at the playground. How do you ask to play with them?

Card 9: Public Transportation Delay
You are on the bus, and it stops for a very long time, and the driver announces a delay. You have an appointment. What do you do?

Card 10: Feeling Uncomfortable
You are sitting on a bench at the park, and someone sits very close to you, making you feel uncomfortable. What can you do?

Card 11: Community Problem
You are walking home and see a broken street light that looks dangerous. What should you do?

Card 12: Ordering at a Cafe
You want to order a drink at a cafe. How do you tell the barista what you want and pay for it?