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Safety First: Learning About Safety

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Alexa Kennedy

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Safety First: Learning About Safety

Understand personal and community safety

In this lesson, kindergarten students will learn about personal and community safety, focusing on identifying safe adults and places, and understanding basic emergency procedures. Through engaging role-playing scenarios and discussions, students will develop awareness and skills to help them stay safe in various situations. This lesson is crucial for building a foundation of safety awareness and empowering young students to make safe choices.

Audience

Kindergarten

Time

30 mins

Approach

Understand personal and community safety

Materials

Role-playing scenario cards, Discussion questions, and Safety worksheet

Step 1

Introduction to Safety

5 mins

  • Begin by asking students what they think 'safety' means.
  • Discuss why safety is important in our daily lives.
  • Introduce the concept of personal and community safety.

Step 2

Role-Playing Scenarios

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a role-playing scenario card.
  • Instruct students to act out their scenario, focusing on identifying safe adults and places.
  • After each role-play, discuss what made the situation safe or unsafe.

Step 3

Discussion on Emergency Procedures

5 mins

  • Use discussion questions to talk about what to do in an emergency.
  • Discuss who are safe adults to approach in different situations (e.g., police officers, teachers).
  • Reinforce the importance of knowing emergency contact information.

Step 4

Closure and Reflection

5 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one new thing they learned about safety.
  • Distribute the safety worksheet for students to complete as a reflection activity.
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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenario Cards

These cards are used for role-playing activities to help students practice identifying safe adults and places.




You are lost in a store. Who can you ask for help?







You see a fire in your house. What should you do?







A stranger offers you candy. What do you say?







You are at the park and can't find your parents. Who can you talk to?




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Discussion

Safety Discussion Questions

Discussion questions to guide students in understanding emergency procedures and identifying safe adults.

What should you do if you get lost in a public place?

Encourage students to think about finding a safe adult, like a store employee or security guard.







Who are some safe adults you can trust?

Guide students to identify adults like teachers, police officers, and family members.







Why is it important to know your address and phone number?

Discuss the importance of this information in emergencies and how it helps safe adults assist them.







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Worksheet

Safety Worksheet

A worksheet for students to reflect on what they learned about safety and emergency procedures.

Draw a picture of a safe place you know.








List two safe adults you can talk to if you need help.








What is one thing you should do in an emergency?








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