Personal Safety Likert Scale Rubric

Student Name: _________________________ Date: _____________

Instructions: For each statement, circle the number that best describes the student's understanding or performance. (1 = Needs Much More Support, 2 = Needs Some Support, 3 = Understands with Guidance, 4 = Understands Independently, 5 = Masters Concept)

Section 1: Identifying Trusted Adults

1. Identifies Trusted Adults: Student can name and explain who a trusted adult is.

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2. Seeks Help from Trusted Adults: Student demonstrates an understanding of why it's important to go to a trusted adult when feeling unsafe.

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Section 2: Understanding "Always Keep Telling"

3. Explains "Always Keep Telling": Student can clearly explain what the phrase "always keep telling" means in the context of safety.

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4. Applies "Always Keep Telling": Student demonstrates how to persist in telling different trusted adults until a problem is resolved.

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Section 3: Creating a Personal Safety Plan

5. Develops a Personal Plan: Student creates a safety plan that includes identifying personal trusted adults and steps for "always keep telling." (My Safety Plan Journal Page)

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6. Participates in Discussion: Student actively participates in group discussions and shares relevant ideas or questions about safety.

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Teacher Notes & Observations:

"What Would You Do?" Scenario Cards

Instructions: Read each scenario. With your partner or group, discuss:

1. Who is a trusted adult you could tell?
2. What would you say? (Remember: Always Keep Telling!)
3. What would you do next to stay safe?

Scenario 1

You are at the park with your family. A grown-up you don't know comes up to you and asks you to help them find their lost puppy, saying it's just around the corner.

• Who would you tell?
• What would you say?
• What would you do?

Scenario 2

Someone at school keeps making fun of you and calling you names during recess. It makes you feel sad and want to avoid going to school.

• Who would you tell?
• What would you say?
• What would you do?

Scenario 3

You are playing a game on a tablet, and a message pops up from someone you don't know asking for your name and where you live.

• Who would you tell?
• What would you say?
• What would you do?

Scenario 4

Your older cousin tells you a secret and says you can't tell your parents because it would get them in trouble, but the secret makes you feel worried.

• Who would you tell?
• What would you say?
• What would you do?

Scenario 5

You are home alone for a few minutes while your parent is in the yard. Someone knocks on the door and says they are delivering a package, but you don't recognize them.

• Who would you tell?
• What would you say?
• What would you do?

Scenario 6

A friend shows you a picture on their phone that makes you feel really uncomfortable and scared, but they tell you not to tell anyone.

• Who would you tell?
• What would you say?
• What would you do?

Scenario 7

You accidentally break something important at home. Your sibling sees it and says they will tell your parents unless you give them your favorite toy.

• Who would you tell?
• What would you say?
• What would you do?

Scenario 8

You see someone being mean to another student on the bus, and it makes you feel unsafe and worried for the other student.

• Who would you tell?
• What would you say?
• What would you do?

My Personal Safety Plan

My Safety Superpowers!

Sometimes things happen that make us feel uncomfortable, scared, or unsafe. It's important to have a plan!

My Trusted Adults

Draw or write about 3 trusted adults you can talk to if you feel unsafe. These are people who listen to you, believe you, and help you.

1. Name:
   
   
   How they help me feel safe:
   
   
   
   

2. Name:
   
   
   How they help me feel safe:
   
   
   
   

3. Name:
   
   
   How they help me feel safe:
   
   
   
   

Always Keep Telling!

What does it mean to "always keep telling" until you feel safe and the problem is solved? Write or draw about it below.

My Safety Pledge

I promise to use my safety superpowers! I will talk to my trusted adults and always keep telling until I feel safe.

My Signature: _________________________ Date: _____________

Remember: Your safety is important!

Age-Appropriate Safety Video & Discussion Guide

Part 1: Safety Video (5 minutes)

Teacher Note: Before class, identify a short (2-3 minute) age-appropriate video about personal safety, identifying trusted adults, or the "tell an adult" message. Look for videos that are positive, empowering, and clearly explain the concepts without being overly frightening. Example search terms: "Kids safety trusted adult video," "body safety video for elementary," "safe touch video for kids."

Instructions for Students:

"We are going to watch a short video about staying safe. Please watch carefully and think about what the video teaches us about trusted adults and what to do if we feel unsafe."

Part 2: Discussion Prompts (5 minutes)

After the video, facilitate a brief class discussion using the following prompts:

1. What was one important thing the video taught you about staying safe?
   
   
   
   

2. Who did the video say you should talk to if you feel uncomfortable or scared?
   
   
   
   

3. Why is it important to tell a grown-up if something makes you feel unsafe?
   
   
   
   

4. The video talked about trusted adults. Who are some trusted adults in your life?
   
   
   
   

5. What does it mean to "always keep telling"?
   
   
   
   

Script for My Safety Superpowers!

Introduction & Warm-Up (10 minutes)

(Teacher Note: Begin with the Personal Safety Pre/Post Assessment. Allow students 5 minutes to complete it independently. Afterwards, use Slide Deck with Role-Play Prompts, Slide 1.)

"Good morning, everyone! Today we're going to talk about something super important: our safety superpowers! Everyone has the power to keep themselves safe, and we're going to learn how to use that power.

First, you just completed a quick activity. Let's talk about some of the ideas from it. What does it mean to feel safe? Take a moment to think about it. (Pause for responses). That's right, feeling safe means feeling calm, happy, and not worried. What about a trusted adult? Who is a trusted adult? (Allow responses). Great answers! A trusted adult is someone who listens to you, believes you, and will help you if you are in trouble or feel unsafe."

(Teacher Note: Move to Slide Deck with Role-Play Prompts, Slide 2.)

"Now let's think about situations. What does a safe situation look like? What does an unsafe situation look like? (Facilitate a brief discussion, providing examples like playing with friends vs. a stranger asking you to go with them). Remember, it's also important to trust your gut feeling. If a situation makes you feel uneasy or scared, even if it looks okay, it might be an unsafe situation."

(Teacher Note: Move to Slide Deck with Role-Play Prompts, Slide 3.)

"Let's list some of our trusted adults. Who are they? (Write student suggestions on the board: parents, grandparents, teachers, school counselors, aunts/uncles, older siblings, coaches, etc.) Why is it so important to tell one of these trusted adults if you feel unsafe or something bad happens? (Listen to responses, guiding them towards getting help and solving problems)."

Introduce "Always Keep Telling" Rule (10 minutes)

(Teacher Note: Move to Slide Deck with Role-Play Prompts, Slide 4.)

"This brings us to one of the most important rules for staying safe. It's called 'Always Keep Telling.' Can everyone say that with me? 'Always Keep Telling!'

This rule means that if something happens that makes you feel unsafe, uncomfortable, or worried, you need to tell a trusted adult. And here's the really important part: if that first adult doesn't listen, or can't help you right away, you need to find another trusted adult and keep telling them until you feel safe and the problem is solved. Why do you think this rule is so important? (Discuss: Sometimes adults are busy, sometimes they don't understand, sometimes we need to be brave and persistent to get the help we need)."

"Now, we're going to watch a short, helpful video about this very idea. Please pay close attention!" (Teacher Note: Play the age-appropriate safety video as described in the Age-Appropriate Safety Video & Discussion Guide.)

"What did you learn from that video? What did it say about telling grown-ups? Why is 'always keep telling' a superpower?" (Use prompts from the Age-Appropriate Safety Video & Discussion Guide to facilitate a short discussion).

Role-Playing Safety Scenarios (15 minutes)

(Teacher Note: Move to Slide Deck with Role-Play Prompts, Slide 5. Divide students into small groups or pairs and distribute the "What Would You Do?" Scenario Cards.)

"Now it's time to put our safety superpowers into practice! I'm going to give each group some 'What Would You Do?' scenario cards. For each card, I want you to:

1. Identify a trusted adult you would tell.
2. Act out or discuss what you would say to them. Remember the 'Always Keep Telling' rule!
3. Think about what you would do next to stay safe.

Work together in your groups. I'll be walking around to see how you're doing and answer any questions." (Circulate, listen, and offer guidance. After about 10 minutes, bring the class back together.)

"Alright, superheroes! Let's hear from a few groups. Can one group share a scenario and how they decided to handle it? What was their trusted adult? What did they say?" (Have 2-3 groups share, reinforcing good safety strategies and the 'always keep telling' rule).

"My Safety Plan" Writing Activity (5 minutes)

(Teacher Note: Move to Slide Deck with Role-Play Prompts, Slide 6. Distribute the "My Safety Plan" Journal Page.)

"You've done a fantastic job practicing! Now, it's time to create your very own 'My Safety Plan.' I'm giving you a special journal page where you can draw or write about your trusted adults – the people you can go to. Then, I want you to draw or write about what 'always keep telling' means to you and how you will use that superpower.

This is your personal plan, and it's a very important tool for keeping yourself safe. Take your time to think about it." (Allow students to work independently. Collect journal pages for review).

Group Discussion and Commitment (5 minutes)

(Teacher Note: Move to Slide Deck with Role-Play Prompts, Slide 7. Distribute the Personal Safety Pre/Post Assessment again as an exit ticket.)

"Alright, future safety superheroes! What is one big thing you learned today about staying safe? (Allow a few students to share). Who is one person you know you can always talk to? (Encourage sharing).

Remember, you are important, and your safety matters! If something makes you feel unsafe, uncomfortable, or worried, use your voice. Find a trusted adult, and if that doesn't work, always keep telling another trusted adult until you feel safe and the problem is solved.

As our final activity, please complete this short assessment again. It will help me understand what you've learned today. Thank you for being such amazing safety superheroes!"