Safety Superhero

Ruth Portocarrero

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Safety Superhero Lesson Plan

Guide a first grader through recognizing and practicing three key classroom safety rules via interactive role-play and guided reflection to build confidence and reinforce safe behaviors.

Establishing clear safety expectations and giving hands-on practice helps students internalize safe classroom habits, reduce accidents, and foster independence and confidence in following rules.

Audience

1st Grade

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Engaging role-play followed by reflective discussion.

Materials

Classroom Safety Rule Cards, - Safety Role-Play Props, and - Safety Reflection Worksheet

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Print and cut out Classroom Safety Rule Cards
Gather Safety Role-Play Props (e.g., chair, soft ball, toy backpack)
Print one copy of the Safety Reflection Worksheet
Review rules and example scenarios to guide role-play

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Welcome student and explain they are the “Safety Superhero” today
Show three Classroom Safety Rule Cards:
• Walk, don’t run
• Keep hands to yourself
• Listen to the teacher
Briefly discuss each rule’s importance

Step 2

Role-Play Practice

8 minutes

Use Safety Role-Play Props to act out scenarios:
• Scenario 1: Walking safely around chairs
• Scenario 2: Keeping hands to yourself while sitting
• Scenario 3: Listening and following teacher’s instructions
After demonstration, have student reenact each scenario as the Safety Superhero

Step 3

Guided Reflection

4 minutes

Provide Safety Reflection Worksheet
Ask student to:
• Draw a picture of themselves following one safety rule
• Circle the rule they think is most important and explain why
Discuss responses and praise correct safety behaviors

Step 4

Conclusion

1 minute

Recap the three safety rules
Present student with a verbal “Safety Superhero” certificate and reinforce their role
Encourage continued safe behavior throughout the day

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Slide Deck

Safety Superhero

Welcome! Today you’re the Safety Superhero. Let’s learn how to keep our classroom safe.

Welcome the student as today’s Safety Superhero. Say: “We’re going to learn three classroom safety rules to keep everyone safe.”

Classroom Safety Rules

Walk, don’t run
Keep hands to yourself
Listen to the teacher

Show each rule card. Discuss why we walk, keep hands to ourselves, and listen to the teacher.

Scenario 1: Walking Safely

Use props to practice walking around chairs without running.

Demonstrate walking carefully around chairs using a chair prop. Invite the student to try.

Scenario 2: Keep Hands to Yourself

Practice sitting and keeping your hands to yourself.

Show how to sit quietly with hands in lap. Prompt the student to practice keeping hands to themselves.

Scenario 3: Listen to the Teacher

Follow my instructions promptly and carefully.

Give a simple instruction (e.g., “Touch your nose”). Emphasize listening and following directions.

Reflection Time

Draw yourself following a safety rule.
Circle the most important rule and explain why.

Hand over the reflection worksheet. Ask the student to draw and circle as directed, then discuss their choices.

You’re a Safety Superhero!

Congratulations! You’ve learned how to keep our classroom safe.

Review the three rules aloud. Praise the student’s work and award them a verbal Safety Superhero certificate.

Worksheet

Classroom Safety Rule Cards

Cut out each card and use it during our Safety Superhero lesson! Each card shows one important safety rule with a simple illustration.

Card 1: Walk, don’t run

Illustration: A child walking slowly with careful steps.

Card 2: Keep hands to yourself

Illustration: A child sitting quietly with hands in their lap.

Card 3: Listen to the teacher

Illustration: A teacher talking and a child looking and listening attentively.

Once printed and cut out, use these cards to remind yourself of the three safety rules while playing the Safety Superhero games!

Activity

Safety Role-Play Props

Gather these props to use in the Safety Superhero role-play scenarios and set them up before the lesson:

Props List:

Chair: Practice walking safely around obstacles
Soft ball: Simulate gentle passing and careful movement
Toy backpack: Practice carrying items without rushing or dropping
Safety cape (optional): Help your student feel like a real Safety Superhero
Classroom Safety Rule Cards

Setup Instructions:

Arrange the chair in an open area for Scenario 1 (walking safely).
Place the soft ball on a small table or mat for Scenario 2 (hands to yourself – passing gently).
Have the toy backpack filled with light items nearby for carrying practice.
Lay out the three rule cards within easy reach so the student can refer to them.
Optional: Drape the safety cape over the student’s shoulders to boost engagement.

Use these props together with your prompts in the role-play section to make safety practice hands-on, interactive, and fun!

Worksheet

Safety Reflection Worksheet

1. Draw Yourself Following a Safety Rule

Draw a picture of you being the Safety Superhero and following one of our classroom safety rules. Take your time to add details!

2. Circle the Rule You Think Is Most Important

Walk, don’t run
Keep hands to yourself
Listen to the teacher

3. Why Did You Choose This Rule?

Write or draw your answer below. Explain why this rule helps keep our classroom safe.