Lesson Plan
Safety Superstars Lesson Plan
Students will learn fundamental personal safety rules by identifying safe versus unsafe situations and practicing safe behaviors through storytelling, sorting activities, role-play, and reflection.
Teaching personal safety in Pre-K builds early awareness, empowers children to recognize hazards, and fosters lifelong safe habits in everyday situations.
Audience
Pre-Kindergarten Students
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Interactive stories, sorting games, role-play, and creative reflection.
Materials
- Safety Superstars Lesson Plan (#safety-superstars-lesson-plan), - Safety Situations Storybook, - Safe vs. Unsafe Sorting Cards, - Yes/No Signal Cards, - Safety Coloring Sheets, - Role-Play Props (e.g., hats, toy phones, traffic signs), and - Crayons or washable markers
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
- Print and cut out Safe vs. Unsafe Sorting Cards.
- Review the Safety Situations Storybook.
- Laminate and arrange Yes/No Signal Cards for easy display.
- Prepare role-play props in a central area.
- Make copies of Safety Coloring Sheets and gather crayons.
Step 1
Introduction & Story Time
5 minutes
- Gather students in a circle and introduce the concept of personal safety.
- Explain that today they’ll learn to spot safe and unsafe situations.
- Read the Safety Situations Storybook, pausing to ask: “Is this safe or unsafe?”
Step 2
Sorting Game
10 minutes
- Divide students into small groups and give each group a set of Safe vs. Unsafe Sorting Cards.
- Provide two mats labeled “Safe” and “Unsafe.”
- Students take turns picking a card, naming the scenario, and placing it on the correct mat.
- Guide discussion: Why is this safe/unsafe?
Step 3
Signal Card Review
5 minutes
- Hold up scenarios verbally (e.g., “Wearing a helmet when biking”).
- Students respond by raising the Yes/No Signal Cards.
- Reinforce correct answers and clarify misconceptions.
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
7 minutes
- Invite volunteers to act out simple safety scenarios (e.g., crossing the street with a helmet and holding hands).
- Provide role-play props for authenticity.
- After each role-play, ask peers if they saw a safe action and why.
Step 5
Coloring & Reflection
3 minutes
- Distribute Safety Coloring Sheets and crayons.
- Prompt: “Draw yourself doing a safe activity.”
- Invite a few students to share their pictures and describe their safe behavior.
Slide Deck
Safety Superstars!
Welcome to our personal safety adventure—where you become Safety Superstars!
Welcome students as they join. Introduce the name “Safety Superstars” and tell them we’ll become experts at spotting safe and unsafe situations.
Lesson Objectives
• Identify safe and unsafe situations
• Practice safe behaviors
• Reflect on personal safety
Explain each objective in simple terms: identify safe vs. unsafe, practice safety actions, and think about what you learned.
What Is Personal Safety?
Personal safety means making choices that keep us safe and healthy every day.
Define personal safety: choices that keep us safe and healthy. Give examples: wearing a helmet, holding an adult’s hand.
Story Time!
Let’s read our Safety Situations Storybook. Remember to shout “Safe!” or “Unsafe!” when I pause.
Gather children in a circle. Show the storybook cover. Read slowly, pausing to ask “Is this safe or unsafe?”
Safe or Unsafe?
• Crossing the street with an adult (Safe)
• Playing near a hot stove (Unsafe)
• Wearing a helmet when biking (Safe)
• Talking to strangers (Unsafe)
Discuss each scenario: why crossing with an adult is safe, why hot stoves are unsafe, etc. Encourage raised hands.
Sorting Game
Use your Safe vs. Unsafe Sorting Cards and mats to sort each scenario into “Safe” or “Unsafe.”
Explain the sorting game rules. Hand out one set of cards to each group and show the two mats labeled Safe/Unsafe.
Check with Signal Cards
Raise your Yes/No Signal Cards when you hear a scenario. Green means SAFE, red means UNSAFE!
Explain signal card meaning: green = Yes (safe), red = No (unsafe). Call out new scenarios for responses.
Role-Play Practice
Act out safety scenes using our role-play props. Show us a safe behavior and name it!
Invite volunteers up front. Give them props like a helmet or toy phone. After each role-play, ask peers to identify the safe action.
Coloring & Reflection
Color your Safety Coloring Sheets and draw yourself being safe in a picture!
Hand out coloring sheets and crayons. Prompt: “Draw yourself doing a safe activity.” Circulate to praise and assist.
Key Safety Rules
• Always ask an adult for help
• Look both ways before crossing
• Wear safety gear (helmet, seatbelt)
• Stay in safe places
Review the four key rules. Ask students to say them aloud with you.
You Are Safety Superstars!
Great job today! Remember: you have the power to stay safe every single day.
Praise the class: high-fives, stickers, or stamps. Encourage them to practice at home and school.
Thank You!
Thanks for joining Safety Superstars! Do you have any questions or safety tips to share?
Thank students for participating. Ask if anyone has questions or wants to share one safety tip they learned.
Reading
Safety Situations Storybook
Page 1: Leo’s Bike Ride
Leo loves to ride his bike. Today, Leo puts on his bright red helmet, fastens his straps snugly, and pedals on the sidewalk. He smiles as he rides past the colorful flowers.
(Ask the class: “Is Leo being safe or unsafe?”)
Page 2: Mia in the Kitchen
Mia is helping her mom mix batter for cookies. She stands on a small stool to reach the counter. Suddenly, her sleeve brushes the handle of a hot pot. Mia steps back and calls, “Hot!” Her mom turns off the stove right away.
(Ask the class: “Is Mia being safe or unsafe?”)
Page 3: Crossing with Carlos
Carlos and his friend want to cross the street to get to the playground. Carlos holds his friend’s hand. They stop at the curb, look left, look right, and wait for the green walk signal before stepping onto the road.
(Ask the class: “Is Carlos being safe or unsafe?”)
Page 4: Sarah and a Stranger
Sarah is playing at the park when a friendly stranger offers her candy and asks her to come closer. Sarah remembers her safety rules. She politely says, “No, thank you,” and walks back to her teacher.
(Ask the class: “Is Sarah being safe or unsafe?”)
The End
Game
Safe vs. Unsafe Sorting Cards
Print and cut out each card below. On one side, there’s a picture; on the bottom is the caption. Students will sort them under “Safe” or “Unsafe.”
Safe Cards
- Wearing a helmet when biking
(Image: Child wearing a bright helmet and riding a bike on the sidewalk.) - Holding an adult’s hand when crossing the street
(Image: Child holding an adult’s hand while stopping at a crosswalk.) - Wearing a seatbelt in the car
(Image: Child buckled into a car seat with a big smile.) - Playing in a fenced playground
(Image: Children playing on swings inside a fenced area.)
Unsafe Cards
- Climbing on furniture
(Image: Child climbing up a tall bookshelf.) - Reaching for a hot stove
(Image: Child stretching toward a stove with steam rising.) - Running into the street without looking
(Image: Child dashing past a parked car into the road.) - Talking to a stranger offering candy
(Image: Child standing next to an unfamiliar adult holding candy.)
Activity
Yes/No Signal Cards
Print, laminate, and cut out one set of signal cards for each student.
How to Prepare:
- Card 1: Green background with the word “YES” in large, bold white letters.
- Card 2: Red background with the word “NO” in large, bold white letters.
- Optional: Add a simple thumbs-up icon on the green card and a thumbs-down icon on the red card for visual support.
- Laminate both cards and punch a hole in the top corner. Thread yarn or ribbon so students can wear them like a badge, or simply hand them out individually.
How to Use:
- During the Signal Card Review activity, the teacher reads aloud a scenario (e.g., “Wearing a helmet when biking”).
- Students hold up their Yes/No Signal Cards:
- Green “YES” if they think the scenario is safe.
- Red “NO” if they think the scenario is unsafe.
- The teacher reviews responses, praises correct answers, and briefly explains any clarifications.
Tip: Keep extra sets handy so new or absent students can join in at any time.
Worksheet
Safety Coloring Sheets
Part 1: Color the Safe Scene
Below is a picture of a child riding a bike safely with a helmet. Color the picture.
(Child wearing a helmet and riding a bike on the sidewalk)
Part 2: Draw Yourself Being Safe
Draw a picture of yourself doing a safe activity, like:
- Wearing a helmet when biking
- Holding an adult’s hand when crossing the street
- Buckling up in a car