Safe & Sound: You! - Teacher Script

Warm-Up: Safe Space Starter (5 minutes)

(Display Warm-Up: Safe Space Starter slide/material)

"Hi everyone! Today we're going to talk about something super important: safety. Not just keeping our bodies safe, but also keeping our feelings safe. Let's start with a quick warm-up.

Take a moment to read the question on the screen: 'What makes you feel safe? Think about a place or situation where you feel super safe. What makes it feel that way?'

Think quietly for about a minute. There are no wrong answers! This is a kind space for all of us to share our ideas.


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(After about a minute of silent reflection)

"Would anyone like to share what makes them feel safe? Or tell us about a place or situation where they feel super safe and what makes it feel that way?"

(Listen to 2-3 student responses. Affirm their contributions and connect them to the broader idea of safety.)

"Thank you for sharing! It's great to hear what makes you all feel safe. Let's learn more about safety together."

What is Safety? (5 minutes)

(Transition to Safe & Sound: You! Slide Deck - 'What is Safety?' slide)

"Today, we're going to talk about two kinds of safety: physical safety and emotional safety. Both are very important for you to be happy and healthy!

Physical safety is about keeping your body safe from hurt or danger. Can someone give an example of how they keep their body safe?"

(Pause for student responses, e.g., 'wearing a bike helmet,' 'looking both ways before crossing the street.')

"Great examples! Those are ways we protect our bodies.

Now, emotional safety is about your feelings. It means feeling happy, loved, and good about being yourself. It means you don't have to worry about being teased or made fun of, and you can share your feelings without being scared.

What might an emotionally safe situation look like? Or feel like?"

(Pause for student responses, e.g., 'playing nicely with friends,' 'being able to talk to a grown-up when you're sad.')

"Wonderful examples! Emotional safety is about feeling good inside and how others treat your feelings. Both physical and emotional safety help you learn and grow!"

Safe vs. Unsafe Scenarios (10 minutes)

(Transition to Safe & Sound: You! Slide Deck - 'Scenario 1: Playground Trouble' slide)

"Now, let's look at some examples. I want you to think about if these situations are physically safe, emotionally safe, both, or neither. And most importantly, why.

Read Scenario 1: 'You are playing on the playground, and some older kids start to push and shove the younger kids. They tell you to join in, but you feel scared and worried for the little kids.'

Think about it for a minute. Is this a physically safe, emotionally safe, both, or neither situation? What makes you say that?"

(Allow students a moment to think, then ask for volunteers.)

"Okay, what do you think? Is this an emotionally safe situation? Why or why not?"

(Guide discussion to highlight the emotional unsafety: feeling scared, worried, peer pressure. Discuss how it's also physically unsafe due to pushing/shoving.)

(Transition to Safe & Sound: You! Slide Deck - 'Scenario 2: The Online Game' slide)

"Let's look at another one. Read Scenario 2: 'You are playing an online game, and someone you don't know asks for your real name and where you live. They say they want to send you a special gift.'

Think with your brain and your heart. Physically safe, emotionally safe, both, or neither? And explain your thinking.


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(Allow students a moment to think, then ask for volunteers.)

"Alright, class, what are your thoughts on this scenario? What parts make this feel physically or emotionally unsafe?"

(Guide discussion to highlight physical and emotional unsafety: stranger danger, asking for personal information, feeling uncomfortable or scared.)

(Transition to Safe & Sound: You! Slide Deck - 'How Can We Tell?' slide)

"Great discussions! We can see that situations can be safe or unsafe in different ways. What kinds of things did you notice in the safe situations we talked about earlier?"

(Prompt for ideas like: kind words, helping, feeling calm, trusted grown-ups nearby.)

"And what about unsafe situations? What did you notice there?"

(Prompt for ideas like: pushing, teasing, secrets that feel bad, feeling scared or worried.)

"Exactly! Learning to spot these clues is your first 'safety superpower' – being aware!"

Your Safety Tools (5 minutes)

(Transition to Safe & Sound: You! Slide Deck - 'Your Safety Superpowers!' slide)

"Now that we can tell the difference between safe and unsafe, let's talk about what you can do to stay safe and happy! These are your 'safety superpowers'!

• First, listen to your tummy feeling. If something feels yucky, weird, or wrong in your tummy, that's your body telling you something important. Listen to it!
• Second, say NO. It's okay to say NO if someone asks you to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, even if it's a friend. You have the right to protect your body and your feelings.
• Third, tell a Trusted Adult. These are grown-ups you can go to when you need help, feel unsafe, or just need to talk. Who are some trusted grown-ups in your life?"

(Pause for student responses, e.g., 'mom,' 'dad,' 'grandma,' 'teacher,' 'school counselor.')

"Yes! Your parents, guardians, teachers, and school counselors are always here for you. It's so important to know who your trusted grown-ups are.

• Fourth, Speak Up! Your voice is important. If you see something that makes you worried, or if you feel unsafe, tell a grown-up. Don't keep yucky secrets.
• Finally, Make a Safety Plan. This means thinking ahead. What would you do if you felt unsafe with your body? What would you do if someone was making you feel unsafe with your feelings? Having a plan helps you know what to do."

(Transition to Safe & Sound: You! Slide Deck - 'Who Are Your Trusted Grown-Ups?' slide)

"Just to remember, these are some common trusted grown-ups. Keep these people in mind. They are there to help you."

Cool-Down: My Safety Superpower (5 minutes)

(Transition to Cool-Down: My Safety Superpower slide/material)

"As we finish our talk today, I want you to think about everything we've learned. You've thought about physical and emotional safety, looked at different situations, and heard about some super safety tools.

For our cool-down, please finish the sentence on the screen: 'One safety superpower I have (or want to develop) is... (like listening to my tummy, telling a trusted grown-up, or saying NO) because...'

Take a minute to write your answer. You can turn it in as an exit ticket, or if you want, you can share it with the class.










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(Collect responses or ask for 1-2 volunteers to share.)

(Transition to Safe & Sound: You! Slide Deck - 'Stay Safe & Sound!' slide)

"Thank you all for being such great listeners and thinkers today! Remember, keeping your body and feelings safe is super important. You have the power to ask for help and stay safe and happy. Be aware, be strong, and be you! See you next time."

Warm-Up: Safe Space Starter

What makes you feel safe? Think about a place or situation where you feel super safe. What makes it feel that way?

Cool-Down: My Safety Superpower

Complete the sentence:

"One safety superpower I have (or want to develop) is...

(like listening to my tummy, telling a grown-up, or saying NO) because..."