Safety First!
Personal Safety
This lesson introduces Pre-K students to the concept of personal safety through engaging activities and discussions. Students will learn basic safety rules and how to identify safe and unsafe situations. This lesson is crucial for building awareness and confidence in young learners, helping them understand how to protect themselves in various environments.
Worksheet: Personal Safety Scenarios, Markers or Crayons, and Safety Video (teacher-provided)
- Greet the students and introduce the topic of personal safety.
- Ask students if they know what 'safety' means and discuss briefly.
- Explain that today they will learn how to stay safe in different situations.
Step 2
Video Viewing
10 mins
- Show a teacher-provided video on personal safety.
- Pause the video at key points to ask questions and ensure understanding.
- Encourage students to share their thoughts about what they see.
- Discuss the video content with the students.
- Ask questions like "What should you do if you feel unsafe?" and "Who can you ask for help?"
- Reinforce the importance of knowing safety rules.
Step 4
Worksheet Activity
10 mins
- Distribute the 'Personal Safety Scenarios' worksheet.
- Explain each scenario and ask students to color the safe choices.
- Walk around to assist and engage with students as they work.
- Recap the key points of the lesson.
- Ask students to share one thing they learned about staying safe.
- Thank the students for participating and remind them to always think about safety.
