Safe or Not Lesson Plan Safe or Not?
Lesson Plan • 2nd Grade Safety Awareness
15 Minutes
Objective
Students will be able to identify safe and unsafe situations in various scenarios and articulate appropriate responses using the ACT strategy.
Prep (5 mins)
Review the Social Stories material.
Load the Slide Deck on a projector.
Print Warm-Up and Cool Down sheets for each student.
Have markers ready for the whiteboard.
Materials
• Whiteboard or Projector
• Markers / Pen
• Social Stories Handout
• Slide Deck
• Warm-Up/Cool Down Sheets
Teaching Instructions
2 min
Warm-Up: Share & Pair
Teacher (T): "Think about a time you felt very safe. What made you feel that way? Share with your neighbor."
Quickly circulate and listen for words like "protected," "happy," "family," or "trusted adults."
3 min
Intro to Safe vs. Unsafe
T: "Today, we're becoming Safety Scouts! We're learning how to spot safe situations and what to do if something feels unsafe."
Use Slides 1-3 to define 'Safe' (protected, calm) vs. 'Unsafe' (worried, danger). Emphasize listening to that "funny feeling" in their stomach.
7 min
Social Stories & Discussion
T: "Let's look at three stories. I want you to help Maya, Ethan, Chloe, and Liam decide: Is this safe or not?"
Read the stories from the handout aloud. Use Slide 7 to introduce the ACT Strategy after the stories: A sk for help, C all for help, T ell a trusted adult.
3 min
Cool Down: What's Your Move?
T: "Before we finish, show me your Safety Scout skills. Read the last scenario and draw or write what YOU would do."
Collect the Cool Down sheets as a quick check for understanding.
The ACT Strategy
A
Ask for help
C
Call for help
T
Tell an adult
Safe or Not Slide Deck Safe or Not?
How do we know if we are safe?
Teacher Notes: Welcome students and introduce the topic of safety. Ask them to think about what 'safe' and 'unsafe' mean to them.
What Does "Safe" Mean?
You are protected from harm.
You feel calm and happy.
You know who to trust.
Teacher Notes: Explain that safety means feeling good and protected. Provide simple examples like wearing a helmet or being with family.
What Does "Unsafe" Mean?
There might be danger nearby.
You feel worried or scared.
You need to know what to do!
Teacher Notes: Explain that unsafe means there might be danger. You feel worried or scared. You need to know what to do!
Story #1
Park Play
Let's read our first story and decide if it's safe or not.
SAFE?
NOT SAFE?
Teacher Notes: Introduce the first social story. Read it aloud or have students read along silently. Prompt discussion after the story.
Story #2
Stranger at the Door
Now, for our second story.
What do you think?
SAFE?
NOT SAFE?
Teacher Notes: Introduce the second social story. Read it aloud or have students read along silently. Prompt discussion after the story.
Story #3
Online Game
Here's our last story.
Pay close attention to this one!
SAFE?
NOT SAFE?
Teacher Notes: Introduce the third social story. Read it aloud or have students read along silently. Prompt discussion after the story.
Remember to ACT!
A
Ask
Ask for help
C
Call
Call for help
(emergency)
T
Tell
Tell a
trusted adult
Teacher Notes: Introduce the ACT strategy. Emphasize that it's okay and important to seek help. A trusted adult could be a parent, teacher, or guardian.
Safe or Not Social Stories Safe or Not? Social Stories
Case Studies for Safety Scouts
Name: __________________________
Date: ___________________________
Case #1
Park Play
Maya loved going to the park after school. One sunny afternoon, she was swinging high, laughing with her friends. A new kid, Leo, was playing nearby. He accidentally kicked his soccer ball too far, and it rolled out of the park gate towards the street.
Leo looked at Maya with big eyes and said, "Oh no! Can you help me get it? It rolled really close to the road!"
Maya remembered her teacher saying never to run into the street without an adult. She looked at the busy road and then back at Leo.
What do you think? Is this a safe or unsafe situation for Maya? Why?
Case #2
Stranger at the Door
Ethan was home with his older sister, Chloe, while their parents were out. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Chloe peeked through the peephole and saw someone they didn't know. The person looked like a grown-up, holding a big box.
The person called out, "Hello! I have a package for your parents! Can you open the door?"
Chloe looked at Ethan. They knew their parents had told them not to open the door for strangers when they were home alone.
What do you think? Is this a safe or unsafe situation for Chloe and Ethan? Why?
Case #3
Online Game
Liam was playing his favorite online game. He was chatting with his friend, Sam, when another player joined their game. This new player started sending Liam private messages. The messages asked for Liam's full name, where he lived, and what school he went to.
The new player said, "You're really good at this game! If you tell me where you live, I can send you a special prize!"
Liam felt a funny feeling in his stomach. He knew his parents had said never to give out personal information online to people he didn't know in real life.
What do you think? Is this a safe or unsafe situation for Liam? Why? Safe or Not Warm Up Warm-Up
Share & Pair
Think About This:
Think about a time you felt very safe . It could be at home, at school, or somewhere else.
Instructions
Turn to a partner and share your thoughts. What made you feel safe? Was it a person? A place? Be ready to share one idea with the class!
Quick Notes (Optional)
SAFETY SCOUTS
Whats Your Move Cool Down What's Your Move?
Cool Down Activity
Name: ______________________
Date: __________________
The Situation
!
"You are walking home from school, and a car you don't know slows down beside you. The driver smiles and waves for you to come closer."
Your Action Plan
What is your move? Write or draw what you would do.
Safety Tip:
A Ask
C Call
T Tell
I know how to stay safe and ACT! 🛡️