Safety Superpowers Lesson Plan My Safety Superpowers!
Lesson Plan • 2nd Grade • 45 Minutes
Why This Matters
Teaching students to create a personal safety plan helps them recognize unsafe situations, identify reliable support, and empowers them to take action for their well-being. This proactive approach builds confidence and resilience.
Learning Objective
Students will be able to create a personal safety plan that includes identifying trusted adults and explaining the rule of "always keep telling" until they feel safe.
Instructional Approach
Interactive discussion, role-playing, and individual reflection to solidify safety concepts.
Teacher Preparation
Review all generated materials, including the Teacher Script and Scenario Cards .
Print copies of the Personal Safety Quiz (Pre/Post) and Journal Page (one per student).
Print and cut out the "What Would You Do?" Scenario Cards .
Prepare an age-appropriate safety video (see Discussion Guide ).
Lesson Timeline
10 MIN
Warm-Up & Concept Review
Administer Pre-Assessment Quiz (5 min). Use Slide Deck to review safe vs. unsafe situations and trusted adults.
10 MIN
The "Always Keep Telling" Rule
Introduce core concept. Watch the safety video and use the Discussion Guide to reinforce persistence in seeking help.
15 MIN
Role-Playing Safety Scenarios
Distribute Scenario Cards. Students work in pairs/groups to practice identifying adults and speaking up.
5 MIN
Personal Safety Plan
Students complete the "My Safety Plan" Journal Page, listing their own trusted adults.
5 MIN
Commitment & Post-Assessment
Whole-class share and commitment pledge. Re-administer the quiz as a post-assessment exit ticket.
Safety Superpowers Presentation My Safety
Superpowers!
What does it mean to feel safe ?
What is a trusted adult ?
Unit: Personal Safety
2nd Grade
Safe vs. Unsafe
Safe
What does a 'safe' situation look like? Think of times you feel happy and calm.
Unsafe
What does an 'unsafe' situation look like? This might feel scary or confusing.
It's important to trust your gut feeling!
Trusted Adults Are Heroes!
Who are your trusted adults?
Teachers Parents Grandparents Counselors
Why is it important to tell a trusted adult if you feel unsafe?
The "Always Keep Telling" Rule
If you feel unsafe, you need to always keep telling a trusted adult until you feel safe and the problem is solved!
Why is this rule so important?
Practice Time: What Would You Do?
We're going to practice what to do in different situations using our Scenario Cards !
Identify a trusted adult
Always keep telling!
My Personal Safety Plan
Now it's time to create your very own safety plan!
You Are Your Own
Safety Superhero!
You have the power to keep yourself safe!
Talk to a trusted adult
Keep telling until safe
Personal Safety Quiz Personal Safety Quiz
Superpower Check-In
Name: ________________________
Date: _________________________
Part 1: Choose the Best Answer
1. What does it mean to feel safe?
Feeling scared
Feeling happy and calm
Feeling worried
Feeling angry
2. Who is a trusted adult you can talk to if you feel unsafe?
Someone you don't know
A friend your age
A parent, teacher, or counselor
Someone who tells you to keep secrets
3. If a situation makes you feel uncomfortable or scared, what should you do?
Keep it a secret
Run away and hide
Tell a trusted adult
Try to solve it by yourself
Part 2: Use Your Words
4. What does "always keep telling" mean when you feel unsafe?
5. Name two trusted adults you can talk to.
Great Job, Superhero!
Personal Safety Rubric Safety Plan Rubric
Teacher Assessment Guide
Student Name: ___________________________________
Date: ____________________
Instructions: For each statement, circle the number that best describes the student's understanding or performance.
Section 1: Identifying Trusted Adults
Identifies Trusted Adults
Student can name and explain who a trusted adult is.
1 2 3 4 5
Seeks Help from Trusted Adults
Understanding of why it's important to go to a trusted adult when feeling unsafe.
1 2 3 4 5
Section 2: Understanding "Always Keep Telling"
Explains "Always Keep Telling"
Clearly explain what the phrase means in the context of safety.
1 2 3 4 5
Applies "Always Keep Telling"
Demonstrates persistence in role-play or discussion.
1 2 3 4 5
Section 3: Creating a Personal Safety Plan
Develops a Personal Plan
Completion of the My Safety Plan Journal Page.
1 2 3 4 5
Participates in Discussion
Active participation in group discussions and role-plays.
1 2 3 4 5
Teacher Notes & Observations: Safety Scenario Cards Activity What Would You Do?
Safety Superpower Scenario Cards
Cut along lines Work in pairs Always keep telling!
1
The Park
You are at the park with your family. A grown-up you don't know comes up to you and asks you to help them find their lost puppy, saying it's just around the corner.
• Who would you tell?
• What would you say?
• What would you do?
2
Recess
Someone at school keeps making fun of you and calling you names during recess. It makes you feel sad and want to avoid going to school.
• Who would you tell?
• What would you say?
• What would you do?
3
Digital Safety
You are playing a game on a tablet, and a message pops up from someone you don't know asking for your name and where you live.
• Who would you tell?
• What would you say?
• What would you do?
4
Worry Secret
Your older cousin tells you a secret and says you can't tell your parents because it would get them in trouble, but the secret makes you feel worried.
• Who would you tell?
• What would you say?
• What would you do?
5
Door Knock
You are home alone for a few minutes while your parent is in the yard. Someone knocks on the door and says they are delivering a package, but you don't recognize them.
• Who would you tell?
• What would you say?
• What would you do?
6
Uncomfortable Picture
A friend shows you a picture on their phone that makes you feel really uncomfortable and scared, but they tell you not to tell anyone.
• Who would you tell?
• What would you say?
• What would you do?
7
The Toy Deal
You accidentally break something important at home. Your sibling sees it and says they will tell your parents unless you give them your favorite toy.
• Who would you tell?
• What would you say?
My Safety Plan Journal Page My Safety Plan
My Safety Superpowers!
Name: ___________________________________
Date: _______________
Sometimes things happen that make us feel uncomfortable, scared, or unsafe. It's important to have a plan!
My Trusted Adults
Draw or write about 3 trusted adults you can talk to. These are people who listen to you, believe you, and help you.
Draw them here!
Name:
How they help me feel safe:
Draw them here!
Name:
How they help me feel safe:
Draw them here!
Name:
How they help me feel safe:
Always Keep Telling!
What does it mean to "always keep telling" until you feel safe and the problem is solved? Write or draw about it below.
Student Work Area
My Safety Pledge
I promise to use my safety superpowers! I will talk to my trusted adults and always keep telling until I feel safe.
My Signature
Date
Your safety is important!
Safety Video Discussion Guide Safety Video Guide
Video & Discussion Support
Part 1: Preparation
Teacher Note: Before class, identify a short (2-3 minute) age-appropriate video about personal safety. Look for videos that are positive, empowering, and clearly explain the concepts without being overly frightening.
"Kids safety trusted adult"
"Body safety elementary"
Part 2: Instructions
"We are going to watch a short video about staying safe. Please watch carefully and think about what the video teaches us about trusted adults and what to do if we feel unsafe."
Part 3: Discussion Guide
1. What was one important thing the video taught you about staying safe?
2. Who did the video say you should talk to if you feel uncomfortable or scared?
3. Why is it important to tell a grown-up if something makes you feel unsafe?
4. The video talked about trusted adults. Who are some trusted adults in your life?
5. What does it mean to "always keep telling"?
Safety Superpowers Script facilitation Guide Teaching Script
Lesson: My Safety Superpowers!
Estimated Time: 45 Min
1
Introduction & Warm-Up (10 Min)
Teacher Note: Begin with the Personal Safety Quiz. Allow 5 mins for the pre-assessment. Then move to Slide 1.
"Good morning, everyone! Today we're going to talk about something super important: our safety superpowers! Everyone has the power to keep themselves safe, and we're going to learn how to use that power."
"First, you just completed a quick activity. Let's talk about some of the ideas from it. What does it mean to feel safe? Take a moment to think about it. (Pause for responses). That's right, feeling safe means feeling calm, happy, and not worried. What about a trusted adult? Who is a trusted adult? (Allow responses). Great answers! A trusted adult is someone who listens to you, believes you, and will help you if you are in trouble or feel unsafe."
Switch to Slide 2: Safe vs. Unsafe
"Now let's think about situations. What does a safe situation look like? What does an unsafe situation look like? (Facilitate discussion). Remember, it's also important to trust your gut feeling. If a situation makes you feel uneasy or scared, even if it looks okay, it might be an unsafe situation."
Switch to Slide 3: Trusted Adult Heroes
"Let's list some of our trusted adults. Who are they? (Write on board). Why is it so important to tell one of these trusted adults if you feel unsafe?"
2
"Always Keep Telling" Rule (10 Min)
Switch to Slide 4: The Rule
"This brings us to one of the most important rules for staying safe. It's called 'Always Keep Telling.' Can everyone say that with me? 'Always Keep Telling!'"
"This rule means that if something happens that makes you feel unsafe, you need to tell a trusted adult. And here's the really important part: if that first adult doesn't listen, or can't help you right away, you need to find another trusted adult and keep telling them until you feel safe and the problem is solved."
Teacher Note: Play the safety video and use the Video Discussion Guide prompts.
3
Role-Playing & Safety Plan (25 Min)
Switch to Slide 5 & 6: Practice and Planning
"Now it's time to put our superpowers into practice! Work in your groups with the Scenario Cards. Identify a trusted adult and act out what you would say."
(After 15 minutes of role-play and planning activity...)
"Alright, superheroes! What is one big thing you learned today? Remember, you are important, and your safety matters! Find a trusted adult, and if that doesn't work, always keep telling another trusted adult until you feel safe."
