General Safety Slides SAFE SHIELD
S.T.A.R Expectations
Become a Safety Hero
Welcome to our co-created safety program. Today, we will learn what it means to keep ourselves, our friends, and our school safe every single day.
Target Audience: All Students (K-8)
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K-2 SAFETY HEROES
OUR SAFETY TOOLS
Safe Hands
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Wave, high-five, and share safely!
Safe Feet
Walk inside the school. Keep our hallways, stairs, and classrooms safe for everyone.
Safe Words
Use kind, encouraging words. Speak up if you see a friend who needs help.
Discussion: "What does a Safe Hand look like during work time?"
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3-5 SAFETY HEROES
SAFETY PILLARS
Respect Spaces
Understand personal bubbles and boundaries. Ask before borrowing items and return them gently.
Action: Ask first!
Situational Awareness
Pay attention to your surroundings. Walk on the right, keep eyes up, and look out for hazards.
Action: Eyes up, walk right!
Positive Leadership
Model safety for younger students. Speak up respectfully if someone is acting unsafely.
Action: Lead by example!
Discussion: "How does showing respect keep everyone physically safe?"
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6-8 SAFETY HEROES
COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY
Own Your Influence, Protect Your Campus
As middle schoolers, safety isn't just about following rules—it's about holding boundaries, using high integrity, and protecting our shared environment.
The Integrity Test
"Am I acting safely and respectfully even when teachers aren't directly supervising me?"
Boundaries & Consent
Clear physical and verbal boundaries protect peer spaces and prevent horseplay escalation.
Active Bystandership
Intervene or report anonymously when peers engage in risky or unsafe behaviors online or on campus.
Digital Boundaries
Respect privacy—do not take, share, or post photos/videos of others without explicit consent.
Discussion: "What makes digital boundary safety just as critical as physical safety?"
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General Safety Script Safe Shield • Facilitation Guide
Day 1: General Safety Foundations
15-20 Min Lesson
Focus: Collaborative Anchor Chart
Materials Needed:
Day 1 Slide Deck, Weekly Safety Anchor Chart Document (Page 1 projected or printed), Student Pledges.
Key Vocabulary:
Safety, Boundaries, Personal Bubble, Non-Exemplar.
Core Objective:
Students collaboratively define safety to kick off their weekly anchor chart, contrasting exemplars with non-exemplars.
Part 1: Anchor Chart Kickoff & Discussion (6 Mins)
Interactive Discussion Prompts:
"Real heroes work in leagues to protect people. What does it mean to 'be safe' at our school?"
"Why is keeping our classrooms, halls, and common spaces safe a collaborative mission?"
"How do our actions affect other people's safety?"
Teacher Script: "Welcome, everyone! Today, we are launching our S.T.A.R Expectations: Safe Shield program. Throughout this week, as we explore different spaces like our classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, and playground, we will co-create our campus Safety Shield codes together. Today, we are going to outline what it means to be safe in general and add our first ideas right here in our Day 1 shield!"
Part 2: K-2 Track — Safety Heroes (8 Mins)
Step 1: Introduce K-2 Tools & Fill Chart
Say: "Look at Slide 2. K-2 safety heroes use three superpowers: Safe Hands, Safe Feet, and Safe Words. Let's write these ideas in our Day 1 shield! (Teacher records 'Safe Hands, Feet, & Words' on Day 1 of the Anchor Chart). Who can show me how a hero walks with safe feet?"
Interactive Activity: "The Hero Bubble" (4 Mins)
Step A (Modeling the Non-Exemplar): "Before we practice, let's watch what NOT to do. This is our non-exemplar." (Teacher stomps around wildly, flailing elbows, bumping into a desk). "Was my bubble safe? No! Flailing hands and stomping feet pop bubbles and hurt others."
Step B (Modeling the Exemplar): "Now watch the correct exemplar. Arms neatly tucked close, feet soft and walking silently." Have students stand and practice walking inside their own safe, intact personal bubbles without touching others.
Page 1 of 2 Safe School Shield • Day 1 Guide
Safe School Shield • Facilitation Guide
Day 1: Upper Grade Tracks
3-5 & 6-8 Guides
Part 3: 3-5 Track — Safety Heroes (6 Mins)
Discussion & Chart Entry: "Look at Slide 3. For grades 3-5, acting as Safety Heroes relies on three pillars: Respecting Spaces, Situational Awareness, and Positive Leadership. Let's record these 'superpowers' in the Day 1 shield of our Anchor Chart! Who can explain how eyes-up and alert walking acts like situational awareness?"
Sentinel Practice & Modeling (3 Mins):
The Non-Exemplar: Have a volunteer walk forward looking down at their feet/behind them, completely oblivious as they bump into the desk. Discuss: "Why is walking blindly a hazard?"
The Exemplar: Have student 'Sentinels' walk safely on the right lane of an imaginary hallway while keeping their heads high, alert, and making brief eye contact to avoid collision.
Part 4: 6-8 Track — Safety Heroes (6 Mins)
Discussion & Chart Entry: "Look at Slide 4. As middle schoolers, safety is a demonstration of character and leadership. What are some ways you have learned to be SAFE? Let's add our core priorities to the Day 1 shield of our Anchor Chart: Physical Boundaries, Digital Integrity, and Active Bystandership. What does it mean to honor digital boundaries on campus?"
Active Bystander Case & Contrasts (3 Mins):
The Non-Exemplar: Recording a peer falling off a chair, laughing, and sharing it in group chats. Discuss why this digital violation damages school-wide trust and physical/emotional safety.
The Exemplar: Quietly reminding the filmer to delete the video, checking on the peer, or reporting the incident to a trusted adult.
Part 5: Exit & Pledge (3 Mins)
Daily Pledges: Distribute the grade-specific Safety Hero Pledge Documents. While students complete their specialized pledge, point out that their commitments align directly with the Day 1 codes we just added to our co-created Anchor Chart. Tomorrow, we will add our Day 2 classroom codes!
Page 2 of 2 Safe School Shield • Day 1 Guide
K2 Safety Hero Pledge Document K-2 SAFETY HERO PLEDGE
Everyday Heroes • Safe Shield
Name:
Date:
My Superhero Mission
"Everyday heroes don't need a cape to keep our school safe! I promise to protect my personal bubble, keep my body safe, and speak with kindness!"
Draw Your Bubble My Personal Safety Field
Draw a picture of yourself inside your shiny, safe "personal bubble." Show how you keep your hands, feet, and objects inside your bubble to keep everyone safe!
Draw Yourself Inside Here!
My Hero Signature
Teacher Witness
Certified K-2 Safety Hero
Intermediate Safety Hero Pledge Document 3-5 SAFETY HERO PLEDGE
Pillars of Safety • Safe School Shield
Name:
Date: Grade:
My Superhero Pledge
"I pledge to activate my safety superpowers every day. I will protect personal spaces, look out for hazards, and lead my school community as a role model of safety!"
Activation Plan My Three Safety Superpowers
Write one clear promise for each superpower to show how you will keep yourself and others safe on campus today:
1 Space Guardian (How I will respect personal bubbles & property):
2 Mindful Sentinel (How I will keep my eyes up and alert to hazards):
3 Positive Leader (How I will set a safe example for younger students):
My Hero Signature
Teacher Witness
Certified 3-5 Safety Hero
Middle School Safety Hero Pledge Document 6-8 SAFETY HERO PLEDGE
Community Responsibility • Safe School Shield
Name:
Date: Grade:
My Campus Leadership Commitment
"As a middle schooler, safety is about integrity, awareness, and influence. I commit to maintaining physical and digital boundaries, acting as an active bystander, and leading my school community with honor."
The Heroic Code My Action Items
Read and check each action item to confirm your commitment to school safety:
Respect Physical Boundaries
I will avoid horseplay, maintain safe walking protocols, and respect other people's comfort zones and belongings.
Uphold Digital Boundaries
I will protect peer privacy by never taking, sharing, or posting photos/videos of others on campus without explicit consent.
Practice Active Bystandership
I will look out for my schoolmates. If I see risky, exclusionary, or unsafe behaviors, I will report them anonymously or speak up.
Written Reflection The Power of Influence
How do your physical and digital boundary choices influence the safety and culture of the entire school community?
My Hero Signature
Teacher Witness
Certified 6-8 Safety Hero
Weekly Safety Anchor Chart Document SAFE SHIELD
Our Collaborative Safety Anchor Chart
Teacher:
Class/Room:
How do we keep our league safe?
Let's co-create our Safe Shield rules! Write our class ideas inside the three surrounding bubbles and our core safety definition in the center bubble.
Day 1 Core BE SAFE
Our Definition:
Classroom
School Grounds
Cafe & Recess
Collaborative Anchor Chart Bubble Map • Everyday Heroes • Safe Shield Page 1 of 2
ANCHOR MAP EXEMPLAR
Teacher Reference & Completed Map Guide
Completed Map
How to Use the Bubble Map:
On Day 1, introduce "Day 1: Be Safe" as our core safety mission. Record a general, whole-class definition of safety in the center bubble. Each subsequent day, collaboratively populate the surrounding bubbles with students' co-created rules. Use this exemplar as your reference guide.
Day 1 Core BE SAFE
Exemplar Definition:
Protect all bodies & feelings on campus.
Make honest & helpful S.T.A.R choices.
Support & guard our safety league team.
Classroom
Chair Posture: 4 chair legs on floor.Safe Handover: Hand scissor blades first.Walkways: Keep bags under desks.Cues: Freeze instantly at chime sounds.
School Grounds
Hallways: Silent train, walk on right.Lanes: Keep backpack lanes open.Restrooms: Respect privacy & go quickly.Transit: Keep hands in pockets/sides.
Cafe & Recess
Tray carrying: Two hands, close to chest.Voice Levels: Conversational Level 2 voice.Recess Play: Feet-first sliding; swing straight.Conflict Solving: Rock-Paper-Scissors (10s).Active Inclusion: Invite solo peers to games.
Completed Reference Map • Everyday Heroes • Safe Shield Page 2 of 2
Classroom Safety Slides SAFE SHIELD
DAY 2: CLASSROOM SPACES
The Classroom Safety Zone
Our classroom is our shared learning home. Today, we will learn how to maintain safety indoors by focusing on our four core classroom skills.
1. Walking
2. Safe Bodies
3. Follow Directions
4. Using Materials
Target Audience: All Students (K-8)
Slide 1 of 4
K-2 SAFE CLASSROOM SKILLS
S.T.A.R Skills
1. Safe Walking
Walk softly between desks and tables. Never run, skip, or slide inside the classroom.
"Soft indoor feet!"
2. Chair & Body
Keep all four legs of your chair flat on the floor. Keep hands and feet to yourself.
"4-on-the-Floor!"
3. Quick Listen
Stop working and freeze immediately when the class signal sounds. Look right at the teacher!
"Freeze at the chime!"
4. Supply Safe
Use, store, transport, and return tools safely
"Handles-first passing!"
Discussion: "How does handles-first passing protect our classroom league partners?"
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3-5 ROOM HEROES
Room Stewardship
1. Walkways
Keep pathways completely clear. Tuck backpacks, cords, and bottles under desks to prevent trips.
Action: Clear aisleways!
2. Desk Space
Respect desk bubbles and boundaries. Avoid physical horseplay or tapping others during focus times.
Action: Respect desk bubbles!
3. Signal Response
Listen and react instantly to attention cues. Drop pencils, cease conversations, and look at the teacher.
Action: 3-Second freeze!
4. Material Care
Use classroom supplies and computer devices strictly as intended. Clean and store them neatly after use.
Action: Active stewardship!
Practice: Let's run a "3-second freeze" test when the attention cue sounds!
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6-8 ROOM HEROES
Professional Protocols
1. Lab Transit
Move with purpose. Never jog or dodge around delicate science setups, chemical zones, or charging cables.
Action: Safe, steady steps!
2. Zero Contact
Strictly zero horseplay. Shoving or grabbing near glassware or tech workstations escalates risks instantly.
Action: Maintain space bounds!
3. Directives First
Classroom Safety Script Safe School Shield • Facilitation Guide
Day 2: Classroom Spaces
15-20 Min Lesson
Focus: Classroom Hazards
Materials Needed:
Day 2 Classroom Slides, scissor pair (demo), pencil box.
Key Vocabulary:
4-on-the-Floor, Walkways, Attention Signals, Non-Exemplar.
Core Objective:
Students demonstrate correct supply handling and seating posture by comparing exemplars and non-exemplars.
Part 1: All-Grades Intro & Chart Check-in (3 Mins)
Teacher Script: "Yesterday we co-created our general safety expectations on our Anchor Chart. Today, we are focusing on our classrooms. We spend hours here daily—studying, making art, and doing science experiments. Let's make sure our classroom is a safe, hazard-free zone! We are going to examine seating, handling tools, and attention cues, looking at what to do—and what absolutely NOT to do."
Part 2: K-2 Track — Safety Heroes (10 Mins)
Step 1: Seating & Handover Rules (Slide 2)
Say: "Look at Slide 2. First is '4-on-the-Floor'. Our chairs have four legs, just like horses or dogs! Let's examine a non-exemplar. Watch as I lean my chair back on two legs." (Teacher carefully tilts back slightly). "Is this safe? No! A tiny slip can cause a huge fall. The exemplar is: keeping all 4 chair legs firmly on the floor!"
Interactive Activity: "The Safe Handover Relay" (5 Mins)
The Non-Exemplar: Teacher holds scissors by the handles and thrusts the pointy blade-end directly toward an imaginary partner, or slides them across the desk haphazardly. Ask: "What was wrong with that handover?" (It's dangerous; the blade could poke someone).
The Exemplar: Teacher closes the blades, holds the closed metal blade in their own palm, and extends the loop handles to the partner. Have partners practice: passing pencil or scissors handle-first. Partner says, "Thank you for keeping me safe!"
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Safe School Shield • Facilitation Guide
Day 2: Upper Grade Tracks
3-5 & 6-8 Guides
Part 3: 3-5 Track — Room Heroes (8 Mins)
Say: "Look at Slide 3. Walkways must be completely clear to protect spatial safety. Let's model a non-exemplar. If I drop my bulky backpack right in the middle of our aisle, leave my water bottle rolling, and stretch my legs out, what happens? (A classmate could trip and fall!). Our exemplar is tucking backpacks under chairs and keeping paths clear."
Practice Drill: "The Chime Challenge" (4 Mins)
The Non-Exemplar: When the chime rings, a student continues talking, slowly packs up, or ignores the sound. Discuss: "In an emergency, why is slow response a danger?"
Classroom Safety Poster Safe School Shield
CLASSROOM SAFETY
Our Four Daily Promises
4-on-the-Floor
Keep all four chair legs flat on the floor at all times. Sit straight and keep our learning environment tip-free!
Sit Flat, Sit Strong
Clear the Lanes
Tuck backpacks under desks, hang jackets neatly, and slide chairs close when standing up. No trip traps!
Walkways Stay Clear
Gentle Handovers
Always hand pencils, scissors, and tools over handles-first. Carry sharp objects pointing down while sitting or walking.
Handle-First Sharing
Instant Freeze
When you hear the chime, see the hand signal, or spot the flashing lights: instantly stop, freeze, and focus on your teacher.
Hear, Freeze, Listen
WE CHOOSE SAFETY EVERY DAY
Classroom Anchor Chart
Transit Safety Slides SAFE SCHOOL SHIELD
DAY 3: CORRIDORS & TRANSIT
Navigating Our Transit & Common Zones
Our halls, walkways, and restrooms connect us all. Today, we will learn how to transition quickly, quietly, and safely between classrooms, ensuring respect and comfort for everyone.
Target Audience: All Students (K-8)
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K-2 TRANSIT EXPLORERS
HALLWAY TRAIN
Silent Engines
Keep voices at level 0 (whisper or silent) so other classes aren't interrupted while learning.
On the Rails
Stay on the right side of the hallway. Follow the leader directly in front of you. Stay in line!
Pocket Hands
Keep your hands to yourself or in your pockets. Avoid touching artwork or posters on the walls.
Discussion: "How does walking silently show kindness to other students?"
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3-5 TRANSIT CHAMPIONS
COMMUNITY SPACES
Keep Moving Right
Walk on the right side of the hallway in a single or double line. Maintain a steady, purposeful pace. Avoid stopping or huddling in groups that block the path for others.
Restroom Privacy
The restroom is a privacy zone. Respect others, avoid chatting, use facilities quickly, wash hands with soap, and walk directly back to your classroom. No horseplay!
Discussion: "What makes horseplay in a restroom particularly dangerous?"
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6-8 CAMPUS LEADING
COMMUNITY COMMUTE
Transit and Common Area Leadership
Middle school transitions involve larger groups moving concurrently. Maintaining safe speeds and appropriate personal boundaries is crucial to prevent hallway blockages and injuries.
Observe, stay on the right, keep moving, and greet others with a smile—no pushing or blocking!
01
The Keep-Moving Principle
Avoid stationary group gatherings in stairwells or narrow intersections that block heavy school traffic.
02
Restroom Standard
Treat restroom spaces strictly as single-occupancy-per-stall privacy areas. Use facilities, wash hands, and exit promptly.
03
Common Area Boundaries
Walk around grass fields or courtyards unless designated for running. Maintain high awareness to protect teachers and peers.
Discussion: "What does keeping right in the hallway show about your school pride?"
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Transit Safety Script Safe School Shield • Facilitation Guide
Day 3: Corridors & Common Grounds
15-20 Min Lesson
Focus: Hallways & Restrooms
Materials Needed:
Day 3 Slide Deck, Transit Safety Poster, tape for lanes.
Key Vocabulary:
Transit, Pocket Hands, Privacy Zone, Non-Exemplar.
Core Objective:
Students walk silently on the right and respect privacy by identifying safe exemplars and unsafe non-exemplars.
Part 1: All-Grades Intro & Chart Check-in (3 Mins)
Teacher Script: "Yesterday we learned how to make our classrooms a safe zone. Today, we are opening the door and heading into the corridors, restrooms, and outdoor walks. These spaces belong to the whole school. How we move in shared spaces shows respect for everyone! Today, we'll look at the correct, safe transitions and contrast them with unsafe behaviors."
Part 2: K-2 Track — Transit Heroes (10 Mins)
Step 1: The Hallway Train (Slide 2)
Say: "Look at Slide 2. When we leave our classroom, we become a Hallway Train! Train cars must follow each other closely, stay on the tracks (the right side of the hall), keep silent engines (voices off), and keep their bumpers safe (hands in pockets or at sides)."
Interactive Game: "The Silent Train Challenge" (5 Mins)
The Non-Exemplar: "Before we start our train engine, let's watch what a noisy, runaway train looks like." (Teacher pushes past a desk, makes loud engine noises, and bumps into things). "Was that hallway-safe? No! Runaway trains cause hallway crashes and disrupt other learning groups."
The Exemplar: Line up silently at the door, keeping hands at sides or zipping pockets. Walk the hallway loop with completely silent engines, maintaining exactly 1 bubble-distance of buffer space.
Page 1 of 2 Safe School Shield • Day 3 Guide
Safe School Shield • Facilitation Guide
Day 3: Upper Grade Tracks
3-5 & 6-8 Guides
Part 3: 3-5 Track — Transit Heroes (8 Mins)
Say: "Look at Slide 3. For grades 3-5, common areas require maturity, especially restrooms. Restrooms are strictly privacy zones. Let's compare non-exemplar and exemplar behaviors."
Interactive Case: "Restroom Boundaries" (4 Mins)
The Non-Exemplar: Shouting under stalls, sliding wet paper towels along the mirrors, splashing water onto the floor, or using restroom mirrors for gymnastics. Tripping hazards and safety violations multiply.
The Exemplar: Knock before opening, walk to your station, keep eyes forward, wash hands quickly with one soap pump, throw paper towels directly into bins, and exit silently.
Transit Safety Poster Safe School Shield
TRANSIT SAFETY
Corridors, Restrooms & Grounds
Keep to the Right
Always walk on the right side of the hallway or staircase. Stay in a neat single or double file line so other classes can easily pass.
Follow the Flow
Level 0 Voices
Halls are silent zones (Level 0 or quiet whispers). This honors other classrooms who are busy reading, studying, and learning.
Respect Quiet Learning
Restroom Privacy
Restrooms are strictly privacy zones. Knock on closed doors, use facilities quickly, wash hands thoroughly, and walk out.
Wash, Flush, and Exit
Aware & Steady
Walk on designated concrete pathways and sidewalks. Keep your eyes up and scanning ahead to avoid unexpected collisions or trips.
Pathways are for Walking
WE RESPECT TRANSIT SPACES EVERY HOUR
Transit Anchor Chart
Dining Safety Slides SAFE SCHOOL SHIELD
DAY 4: DINING HALL DYNAMICS
Succeeding in the Dining Hall Zone
The cafeteria is a place to refuel, relax, and connect with peers. Today, we will learn how to carry trays safely, keep voice levels respectful, manage our trash, and clean up like champions.
Target Audience: All Students (K-8)
Slide 1 of 4
K-2 DINING EXPLORERS
TRAY & TABLE MANNERS
Two-Hand Tray Walk
Hold your lunch tray with both hands, close to your body. Walk with small, careful steps. Never run or spin while carrying food!
No Food Sharing
Keep food on your own tray. Some friends have food allergies that can make them very sick. Sharing food or throwing food is strictly unsafe!
Discussion: "Why do we keep both hands on our lunch tray?"
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3-5 DINING CHAMPIONS
DINING PROTOCOLS
Level 2 Voices
Speak in a quiet, indoor conversation volume. Never yell across tables or shout. If the lights flash or a teacher whistles, freeze and turn to level 0.
Clean Table, Clear Floor
Pick up any dropped wrappers, crumbs, or milk caps. Throw trash away carefully—no launching it into bins! Clean floors prevent slips.
Controlled Dismissal
Wait patiently for your table or class to be dismissed by a teacher. Walk in a quiet, organized line toward the trash bins, then exit safely.
Practice: "Let's demonstrate Level 2 voice levels right now."
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6-8 CAFE CITIZENS
COMMUNITY DINING
Dining Integrity & Waste Stewardship
Middle school dining is highly independent. That independence requires a deep commitment to common courtesy: keeping shared spaces spot-clean, adhering to proper allergy protocols, and treating food service staff with genuine gratitude.
Integrity Check: "Did my table leave this bench cleaner than we found it?"
01
The Spotless Table Rule
Clean up liquid spills, pick up every wrapper, and wipe tables down before dismissal. Protect peers from slips and mess.
02
Allergy Awareness
Be aware of allergen-free tables (e.g., peanut-free zones). Respect these borders and never mock allergy rules.
03
Staff Gratitude
Show high-quality manners. Always thank food service operators and custodial crews by name, using positive tones.
Discussion: "How does a clean dining hall demonstrate community strength?"
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Dining Safety Script Safe School Shield • Facilitation Guide
Day 4: Dining Hall Dynamics
15-20 Min Lesson
Focus: Cafeteria & Dining
Materials Needed:
Day 4 Slide Deck, empty plastic trays/binders for practice.
Key Vocabulary:
Level 2 Voice, Spills, Food Allergies, Non-Exemplar.
Core Objective:
Students carry trays safely and maintain quiet spaces by evaluating safe and unsafe behaviors.
Part 1: All-Grades Intro & Chart Check-in (3 Mins)
Teacher Script: "We are on Day 4 of our S.T.A.R Expectations: Safe School Shield program! Today we are tackling one of the busiest, loudest, and most social spaces on campus: the cafeteria. Because there are hundreds of students dining at once, we must be incredibly disciplined. Let's compare safe eating habits with risky behaviors so we can be safety heroes in the lunchroom!"
Part 2: K-2 Track — Dining Heroes (10 Mins)
Step 1: The Two-Hand Steering (Slide 2)
Say: "Look at Slide 2. When you carry your lunch tray, you are the captain of a ship! To keep your soup and milk from spilling, you must steer with TWO hands, close to your chest. Walk slowly—never run or do spins! Also, we keep our food on our own tray to avoid allergy hazards."
Interactive Activity: "The Balance Beam Walk" (5 Mins)
The Non-Exemplar: "First, watch a non-exemplar. I am going to hold this heavy binder in only one hand, swinging my arms and looking back to talk to a friend." (Teacher models walking carelessly). "What happens if soup spills? It burns, makes slippery puddles, and ruins our lunch!"
The Exemplar: Students practice walking slowly holding a flat book or tray with both hands, elbows tucked tightly, eyes focused on their lane.
Page 1 of 2 Safe School Shield • Day 4 Guide
Safe School Shield • Facilitation Guide
Day 4: Upper Grade Tracks
3-5 & 6-8 Guides
Part 3: 3-5 Track — Dining Heroes (8 Mins)
Say: "Look at Slide 3. In third, fourth, and fifth grades, being a dining hero is about volume control and cleanliness. We use voice level 2 (moderate conversational tones). Let's review why this volume keeps everyone safe."
Interactive Activity: "Level 2 Voice Test" (4 Mins)
The Non-Exemplar: Shouting a friend's name across tables at a loud Level 4 volume. Discuss: "Why is shouting dangerous?" (It creates noise pollution, raises everyone else's volume, and blocks emergency or evacuation signals).
The Exemplar: Speaking in a soft conversational Level 2 tone, where only peers sitting directly at your table can hear your voice.
Dining Safety Poster Safe School Shield
DINING HALL SAFETY
Our Cafe Rules for Champions
Two-Hand Steering
Carry lunch trays with both hands, close to your body. Walk with small, safe steps. Keep food on your own tray—no sharing or throwing!
Steer Trays Carefully
Level 2 Voices
Use quiet, conversational indoor tones with friends at your table. Avoid yelling across tables. If you hear a whistle or chime, freeze!
Moderate, Respectful Volume
Spotless Table
Pick up liquid spills, collect dropped wrappers and food crumbs, and stack your items neatly. Leave shared tables cleaner than you found them!
Clean Tables Prevent Mess
Clean Dismissal
Wait for a teacher to dismiss your table. Walk in a straight, orderly line to the waste bins. Drop garbage gently into containers—no tossing!
Walk Out with Pride
WE ARE RESPECTFUL AND CAREFUL DINERS
Dining Anchor Chart
Playground Safety Slides SAFE SHIELD
DAY 5: ACTIVE PLAYGROUNDS
Safety on the Active Playground
Recess is our time for fun, energy, and freedom. Today, we will learn how to play on slides and swings safely, run active sports with respect, solve play disputes peacefully, and transition immediately when the bell rings.
Target Audience: All Students (K-8)
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K-2 PLAY HEROES
EQUIPMENT RULES
Feet-First Slides
Always slide down sitting flat and feet-first. Never climb UP slides—always use the ladder!
Safe Swing Zones
Sit flat on swings and pump straight. Stand far away from swings so you never get bumped!
The Whistle Freeze
When the teacher blows the whistle: Instantly stop playing, freeze, drop balls, and walk directly to line.
Discussion: "What should we do if we see a friend climb up a slide?"
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3-5 SPORTS HEROES
ACTIVE SPORTS
Hands-Free Games
Recess sports are strictly non-contact. There is no tackling, pushing, shirt-pulling, or rough tagging. Playing safely ensures that no one goes to the clinic with scrapes, cuts, or broken bones.
The 10-Second Dispute Rule
If there's a dispute over an out-of-bounds, a foul, or a point: Use "Rock-Paper-Scissors" once to resolve it instantly. If you can't agree, walk away or seek a recess supervisor's support immediately.
Practice: Let's practice a 10-second "Rock-Paper-Scissors" tie-breaker!
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6-8 RECESS HEROES
INDEPENDENT PLAY
Self-Regulation and Restorative Play
Recess in middle school is designed for socialization and active releases. Holding boundaries, playing high-integrity sports, keeping play spaces clean, and welcoming isolated peers are hallmarks of mature campus leadership.
Integrity Check: "Am I playing to have fun and build community, or to dominate others?"
01
Zero Contact Policy
Strictly no horseplay, shoving, pants-pulling, or physical escalation. Keep active play safe for all skill levels.
02
Equipment Integrity
Use footballs, soccer balls, and field lines strictly as intended. Clean up and return all tools immediately at the bell.
03
Active Inclusion
Look out for peers sitting alone. Welcome others into basketball or soccer games to foster a safe, positive culture.
Discussion: "How does active inclusion make our campus physically and emotionally safer?"
Playground Safety Script Safe Shield • Day 5 Facilitation Guide
Day 5: Active Playgrounds
15-20 Min Lesson
Focus: Playground & Recess
Materials Needed:
Day 5 Slides, Playground Poster, fully populated Weekly Anchor Map.
Key Vocabulary:
Self-Regulation, Dispute, Whistle Freeze, Challenge.
Core Objective:
Students identify equipment boundaries, resolve conflicts, and collaboratively outline how to handle predicted safety challenges.
Part 1: All-Grades Intro & Chart Check-in (3 Mins)
Teacher Script: "We have made it to our final day of our S.T.A.R Expectations: Safe Shield program! Today, we are heading outdoors to our playgrounds and fields. Recess is our time to socialize and play. Because it is highly active, it carries risk. Today, we will co-create our recess guidelines, check our completed weekly Anchor Map, and discuss real-world challenges we might face!"
Part 2: K-2 Track — Play Heroes (8 Mins)
Step 1: Slides, Swings & Whistle Rules (Slide 2)
Say: "Look at Slide 2. Playground slides are one-way streets. Let's examine our slide non-exemplar. What happens if a friend runs UP the slide from the bottom, or slides down backwards? (They collide!). Our safe exemplar is: climbing the ladder, sitting feet-first, sliding down, and moving away immediately."
Interactive Activity: "The Whistle Freeze Drill" (4 Mins)
The Non-Exemplar: When the teacher blows the whistle, a student ignores it, takes one last shot at the hoop, or runs around. This leads to line delays and unsafe playground exits.
The Exemplar: Blow the whistle. Students instantly stop running, drop pretend balls, stand like frozen ice statues, and look straight at the teacher.
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Safe Shield • Day 5 Facilitation Guide
Day 5: Upper Tracks & Weekly Summit
Weekly Review
Part 3: 3-5 Track — Sports Heroes (6 Mins)
Script: "Look at Slide 3. Recess sports are competitive. Heroes play hands-free—no pushing or rough tagging. Let's compare dispute resolutions. Yelling and walking away is our non-exemplar. Our exemplar is the 10-Second Dispute Rule : do one quick round of Rock-Paper-Scissors, high-five, and play on immediately."
Part 4: 6-8 Track — Self-Regulation & Inclusion (6 Mins)
Script: "Look at Slide 4. Middle school recess tests self-regulation. Rough play is our non-exemplar. Our exemplar is zero-contact play and active inclusion. Let's look out for classmates sitting alone and actively call out: 'Hey, want to join our team?' to keep our community safe."
Playground Safety Poster Safe School Shield
PLAYGROUND SAFETY
Our Play Promises for Recess
Feet-First Slides
Always slide down sitting flat, feet-first, one person at a time. Climb UP using the stairs or ladder only—never climb up the slide!
Slides are One-Way
Safe Swing Zones
Sit flat on your seat and swing in a straight line. Avoid standing in front of or behind active swings. Stand far back to protect yourself!
Respect the Swing Path
Hands-Free Sports
Keep active field games strictly hands-free and non-contact. No tackling, pushing, rough tagging, or physical contact. Keep games fun!
Fun, Non-Contact Games
The Whistle Freeze
When you hear the teacher's whistle, instantly stop playing, drop sports balls, and walk directly to your designated class lineup.
Freeze, Walk, and Line Up
WE WORK AS A TEAM TO KEEP RECESSS SAFE
Recess Anchor Chart
