Safety First: Basics of Personal Safety

Elizabeth Hanna

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Safety First: Basics of Personal Safety

Learn essential safety skills

This lesson introduces elementary students to essential safety skills, focusing on recognizing and avoiding potential dangers such as stranger danger, fire safety, and emergency preparedness. By understanding these concepts, students will be better equipped to protect themselves in various situations, fostering a sense of confidence and awareness.

Audience

Elementary School Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Learn essential safety skills

Materials

Discussion Questions, Safety Scenario Worksheet, Safety Quiz, and Answer Key

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of personal safety.
Ask students if they know what 'stranger danger' means and why it's important to be aware of it.

Step 2

Stranger Danger Discussion

5 mins

Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about how to recognize and respond to strangers.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 3

Fire Safety Activity

10 mins

Introduce basic fire safety rules, such as 'Stop, Drop, and Roll.'
Use the Safety Scenario Worksheet to role-play different fire safety situations.
Discuss what to do in case of a fire at home or school.

Step 4

Emergency Preparedness

5 mins

Explain the concept of emergency preparedness and why it's important.
Discuss simple steps students can take to be prepared, like knowing emergency contact numbers.

Step 5

Closure and Quiz

5 mins

Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
Distribute the Safety Quiz to assess understanding.
Review answers using the Answer Key.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Guided questions to facilitate a discussion on personal safety.

What does 'stranger danger' mean to you?

Discuss the concept of stranger danger and why it's important to be cautious around strangers.

Can you think of a time when you felt unsafe? What did you do?

Encourage students to share experiences and discuss appropriate actions to take when feeling unsafe.

Worksheet

Safety Scenario Worksheet

A worksheet with scenarios for students to practice safety skills.

What would you do if a stranger approached you while you were playing outside?

Think about the steps you should take to stay safe.

If you smell smoke in your house, what should you do?

Consider the fire safety rules discussed in class.

Quiz

Safety Quiz

Answer Key

Answers and explanations for the Safety Quiz.

What should you do if a stranger offers you a ride?

Politely decline and walk away
It's important to avoid accepting rides from strangers to stay safe.

What is the first thing you should do if you see a fire?

Tell an adult
Alerting an adult ensures that the fire is handled safely and quickly.