Stay Safe Lesson Plan Stay Safe Lesson Plan
Stranger Danger Awareness & Safety Squad
1ST GRADE
Time
30 Minutes
Objective
Understand Stranger Safety
Approach
Active Practice
Materials
Cards, Guide, Worksheets
Why This Matters
This lesson teaches 1st-grade students the importance of staying safe around strangers and how to react in uncertain situations. Through engaging discussions and role-playing scenarios, students will learn key safety strategies to protect themselves. This lesson is crucial for building awareness and empowering young students to make safe choices when encountering strangers.
Instructional Steps
5
Introduction
5 Minutes
Greet the students and introduce the topic of Stranger Danger .
Explain why it's important to know how to stay safe around people we don't know.
Opening Question: "Does anyone know what a 'stranger' is?" Discuss briefly (a stranger is anyone you don't know or don't know well).
10
Safety Strategies Discussion
10 Minutes
Use the Safety Squad Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation.
Key points to cover:
Never go anywhere with a stranger.
Always tell a Trusted Adult (parents, teachers, police) if a stranger approaches you.
Use the Buddy System : Never walk alone; stay with a friend or adult.
Encourage students to ask questions and share their thoughts.
10
Safety Role-Play
10 Minutes
Divide students into small groups and distribute the Safety Shield Role-Play Cards .
Have each group act out a scenario where they practice:
Saying "NO!" loudly and clearly.
Walking/running away to a safe place.
Finding a trusted adult immediately.
Rotate roles so each student gets a chance to be the "Safety Hero."
5
Closing Review
5 Minutes
Gather the students and discuss what they learned from the role-playing.
Reinforce the importance of the safety strategies discussed.
Homework/Takeaway: Encourage students to share what they learned with their family today.
Teacher Success Tips
Stay Positive
Keep the tone empowering rather than scary. We want kids to feel capable, not terrified.
Define "Stranger"
Remind them that strangers aren't always "mean-looking." They can look like anyone.
Safety Squad Discussion Guide Safety Squad Discussion Guide
TEACHER RESOURCE • 1ST GRADE
Use this guide to facilitate an open, empowering conversation about safety. Encourage students to participate while maintaining a calm and reassuring atmosphere.
1
"What is a stranger?"
Talking Points:
A stranger is simply anyone you don't know or don't know well.
Explain that most strangers are good people, but we follow safety rules with all strangers just to be safe.
Use the phrase: "A stranger is someone your parents or teachers haven't told you is a safe friend."
2
"What should you do if a stranger approaches you?"
The "Three Rules" Strategy:
📢
NO!
Say it loud
🏃
GO!
Walk away fast
🗣️
TELL!
A trusted adult
Emphasize: Never go anywhere with them, and never take gifts or candy.
3
"Why is it important to use the buddy system?"
Talking Points:
Safety in numbers! Having a friend with you makes you easier to see and safer .
A buddy can help you remember the safety rules.
If something happens, your buddy can go get help while you stay safe.
Who are "Trusted Adults"?
Brainstorm with the class who they can go to for help:
🏠
Parents
🏫
Teachers
👮
Police
🏥
Nurses
Safety Scenario Cards Safety Scenario Cards
Stranger Danger Awareness Role-Play
Teacher Instructions:
Cut along the dashed lines to create four separate scenario cards. Divide students into small groups and give each group one card to practice. Remind them to use the "No, Go, Tell" strategy for every situation!
Scenario 1
A stranger offers you candy to get into their car.
"Hey kid! I have some delicious chocolate in my car. Do you want to come get some?"
Safety Hero Check:
📢
No
🏃
Go
🗣️
Tell
Scenario 2
A person you don't know asks you to help find their lost puppy.
"Oh no! My little puppy ran away into those bushes. Can you come help me find him? He's very cute!"
Safety Hero Check:
📢
No
🏃
Go
🗣️
Tell
Scenario 3
Someone asks you to come with them to see something cool.
"You look like you like video games! I have a brand new VR headset in my house. Want to see it?"
Safety Hero Check:
📢
No
🏃
Go
🗣️
Tell
Scenario 4
A stranger tells you they know your parents and want to take you home.
"Hi there! Your mom is running late and asked me to pick you up and take you home. Come on, jump in!"
Safety Hero Check:
📢
No
🏃
Go
🗣️
Tell
Official Safety Squad Role-Play Material
Safety Squad Slides Safety Squad
Stranger Danger Awareness
1st Grade Safety Training
What is a stranger?
A stranger is simply anyone you don't know or don't know well.
"Most strangers are nice people, but we follow safety rules with EVERYONE we don't know!"
🚶
Someone on the street
🚗
Someone in a car
The Safety Strategy
NO!
Say it loud and clear so people know you mean it!
GO!
Walk or run away quickly to a safe place.
TELL!
Find a trusted adult and tell them what happened.
Who can you tell?
🏠
Parents
🏫
Teachers
👮
Police
🏥
Nurses
A Trusted Adult is someone who helps keep you safe!
The Buddy System
Always stay with a friend or a grown-up when you are walking.
Safety in Numbers!
Easier for others to see you!
Ready to Practice?
It's time to become Safety Heroes! We will practice what to do in different situations.
No!
Go!
Tell!