Safety First: Planning for Emergencies

Heidi Kiacz

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Safety First: Planning for Emergencies

safety planning

In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of safety planning and how to create their own safety plans. Understanding safety planning helps students prepare for emergencies and ensures they know what steps to take to stay safe.

Audience

3rd-5th Graders

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Materials

Safety Planning Discussion, Safety Plan Worksheet, and Exit Ticket: Safety Planning

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

Welcome the students and explain that today they will be learning about safety planning. Discuss the importance of having a plan in case of an emergency and how it can help keep them and others safe.

Step 2

Safety Planning Discussion

7 minutes

Lead a discussion using the provided questions to help students think about different types of emergencies and what steps they can take to stay safe.

Step 3

Safety Plan Worksheet

7 minutes

Distribute the Safety Plan Worksheet and guide students through completing it. Encourage them to think about their home, school, and other places they spend time. Ensure they include key details like phone numbers and meeting spots.

Step 4

Review and Exit Ticket

3 minutes

Conduct a quick review of what was learned. Ask students to share one key point from their safety plan. Finally, distribute the exit ticket for students to complete before they leave.

Discussion

Safety Planning Discussion

A guided discussion to help students identify different emergencies and brainstorm safety plans.

What types of emergencies can you think of?

Encourage students to think about emergencies like fires, storms, earthquakes, getting lost, etc. Acknowledge all answers and guide them towards understanding each emergency.

What would you do in each of these emergencies to stay safe?

Discuss possible actions such as calling for help, finding a safe spot, and following instructions from adults. Make sure students understand the importance of staying calm.

Why is it important to have a safety plan?

Help students realize that having a plan helps them to know exactly what to do, which can keep them safer and help them to react quickly in an emergency.

Worksheet

Safety Plan Worksheet

A worksheet for students to create their own safety plans for different types of emergencies.

List three potential emergencies you might face.

For each emergency, write down what you should do to stay safe.

Who can you call for help? Write down their names and phone numbers.

Where is a safe meeting spot for your family or classmates?

Quiz

Exit Ticket: Safety Planning