Internal Alarms Slides Internal Alarms
Safety Scout Mission #1
Learning to trust your body's early warning system.
The Mystery Box Challenge
Imagine there is a box in front of you. You don't know what is inside.
How does your body feel?
Heart beating fast?
Butterflies in your stomach?
Hands feeling sweaty?
Your Superpower: Intuition
Intuition is your brain and body working together to give you a message before you even know what is happening.
Fast as lightning
Always there
Listen to it!
Body Warning Signs
🦋
Stomach
Tightness or "butterflies"
💓
Heart
Beating fast or pounding
🥶
Skin
Chills or goosebumps
Scout Rule #1
If your body sends a Warning Sign, it's time to pay attention!
Stop
Look
Tell
Internal Alarms Body Map Internal Alarm Body Map
Safety Scout Training: Mission #1
Name: __________________________ Date: ___________
Scout Badge: Intuition
Mission Instructions
When we feel unsafe or "tricky" situations happen, our body sends us signals. These are Warning Signs . Use the markers or crayons provided to color in the parts of the body where you feel these signals. Then, label what that feeling is (like "Fast Heart" or "Sweaty Palms").
Mark your feelings here
Label Your Alarm Signs:
Feeling: _______________________
Feeling: _______________________
Feeling: _______________________
Feeling: _______________________
Feeling: _______________________
Reflect:
When you feel these signs, what should your brain tell you?
MY INTERNAL ALARM HELPS ME STAY SAFE!
Internal Alarms Teacher Guide Teacher Guide: Internal Alarms
Lesson 1: Developing Physical Instinct Awareness
45-60 MIN
Learning Objectives
• Identify 3+ physical warning signs of an unsafe situation.
• Define "intuition" as a natural protective system.
• Differentiate between "excited" and "unsafe" butterflies.
Materials Needed
• Mystery Box (shoebox with a hole)
• Unknown textured items (cold sponge, fake fur, etc.)
• Internal Alarm Slides & Body Map Worksheet
Hook: The Mystery Box Activity (10 min)
Setup: Place a shoebox with a hole on a desk. Tell students there is something "mysterious" inside.
Action: Ask for a volunteer to walk toward the box. Stop them before they touch it.
Discussion Prompt: "Before [Name] even touched the box, how did they feel? How did the rest of you feel watching? Did anyone's heart speed up? That feeling is your body talking to you!"
Discussion Guide
Defining Intuition
Explain that intuition is the "knowing" without knowing how you know. Use the analogy of an animal sensing a storm before it arrives. It's a superpower designed to keep them safe.
Excited vs. Unsafe
Important distinction! Help students understand that butterflies before a birthday party are "Good Tummy Flutters," while butterflies when a situation feels wrong are "Warning Tummy Flutters."
Body Map Facilitation
As students complete the Internal Alarm Body Map , circulate and ask:
"Where do you feel a warning sign first? Your head, heart, or hands?"
"Does your voice ever feel tight or quiet when you're worried?"
Scanning the Scene Slides Scanning the Scene
Safety Scout Mission #2
Becoming a Safety Detective
What is a Safety Detective?
A Safety Detective uses their Eyes and Ears to notice things before they become a problem.
Scanning the Environment
Identifying Exit Paths
The Golden Question:
"Does this place feel safe? If not, why?"
Environmental Red Flags
Poor Lighting
Hard to see what's around you.
Isolated Areas
No other people or trusted adults nearby.
Blocked Exits
Nowhere to go if you need to leave quickly.
The 360-Degree Scan
When you enter a room:
1 Look for the main Exit.
2 Look for a "Safe Zone" (like a front desk).
3 Notice who else is in the room.
Spot the Hazard!
Are you ready to use your Detective Vision?
Open your mission packet now.
Spot the Hazard Worksheet Spot the Hazard Challenge
Safety Scout Training: Mission #2
Name: __________________________ Date: ___________
Scout Badge: Environment Scanning
Area 1: Park at Night
A
Area 2: Alleyway
B
Area 3: Parking Garage
C
Imagine a detailed scene with the areas above...
Safety Hazard Log
Identify the hazard in each area and explain why it is a red flag.
Area A:
Area B:
Area C:
Detective Mission:
You are walking into a new store. What are the first 2 things you should look for?
Pro Scout Tip:
"If a place is poorly lit or has no people around, it's better to stay in a well-lit area with other people you know."
EYES OPEN. BRAIN ALERT. STAY SAFE SCOUT!
Spotting Tricky Behaviors Slides Spotting Tricky Behaviors
Safety Scout Mission #3
Behavior Matters Most
Looks Can Be Deceiving
Being safe isn't about how someone looks (scary, mean, or messy).
It's about how someone acts.
"People aren't tricky. Behaviors are tricky!"
A friendly person can act tricky.
A "scary" person might be safe.
Tricky Red Flags
🤫
Keeping Secrets
"Don't tell your parents/teachers about this."
🆘
Adults Asking Kids for Help
Adults should ask other adults for help, not children.
🎁
Unfair Gifts
Giving presents or treats to keep a secret or get you to go somewhere.
🧍♂️
Breaking Space Rules
Touching without permission or getting too close.
You Be The Judge!
Scenario A
A neighbor asks you to help them find their lost kitten in the woods behind your house.
SAFE?
TRICKY?
Scenario B
Your teacher gives you a high-five in the hallway after you did a great job on your test.
SAFE?
TRICKY?
Trust Your Gut!
If an adult's behavior feels Tricky, it's okay to say NO and tell a Trusted Adult.
Protect Your Bubble
Speak Up Loudly
Safe or Tricky Sorting Activity Safe or Tricky? Sorting Activity
Mission #3: Behavior Analysis
Teacher Instructions:
Cut out the scenario cards below. Students should work in pairs to sort them into "Safe Behavior" and "Tricky Behavior" categories. Discuss why each behavior fits its category.
An aunt gives you a hug and asks if you'd like a snack after school.
Card 1
A stranger asks you to help them carry boxes into their car because they have a "sore back."
Card 2
An adult you know shows you a video on their phone and says, "Don't tell anyone we watched this."
Card 3
A crossing guard holds up a stop sign and tells you it is safe to cross the street now.
Card 4
A friend's parent says, "You did such a great job today! Here is a sticker."
Card 5
A person in a park offers you candy if you come look at some cool toys in their van.
Card 6
Student Name:
Date:
Final Thought:
Write one way you can tell if a behavior is TRICKY :
Setting Your Shield Slides Setting Your Shield
Safety Scout Mission #4
Personal Space & Boundaries
Your Personal Bubble
Imagine you are standing inside a large, clear Bubble.
This is your Personal Space .
You are the Boss of your bubble.
You decide who can come inside.
My Space
Boundaries
A Boundary is like an invisible line that tells others how they should treat you and how close they can get.
Physical Boundary
"Please don't touch my hair."
Verbal Boundary
"I don't like it when you call me that name."
The Safety Framework
NO
NO!
Say it loudly and firmly.
GO!
Get away quickly. Move to a safe place.
TELL!
Find a trusted adult and tell them exactly what happened.
Your Voice is Powerful
"My body belongs to ME, and I can say NO."
Try it out:
"I don't like that. Stop."
Try it out:
"That's a tricky secret."
My Safety Shield Worksheet My Safety Shield
Safety Scout Training: Mission #4
Name: __________________________ Date: ___________
Scout Badge: Boundary Setting
Draw You In Your Bubble!
My Bubble Rules:
What are two things that people must ask before doing?
1
2
Firm Refusal:
When someone breaks your boundary, what is your NO phrase?
"No, thank you. I don't like it when you ________________________"
Safety Plan: No, Go, Tell
Step 1: NO
Write your loud voice words:
Step 2: GO
Where is a safe place nearby?
Step 3: TELL
Which trusted adult will you find?
I AM THE BOSS OF MY BUBBLE!
Finding Your Way Out Slides Finding Your Way Out
Safety Scout Mission #5
Exit Strategies & Safe People
Think Fast: Exit Strategies
When you feel unsafe, you don't need to be polite. You need to be FAST.
The "I'm Leaving" Plan:
No explanations needed
Move toward other people
Keep moving until you are safe
Your Goal: THE EXIT
Who are your Safe People?
At Home
Parents, guardians, older siblings you trust.
At School
Teachers, principals, counselors, librarians.
In Public
Police officers, store clerks in uniform, "Helps" at front desks.
The Reporting Script
What to say:
"I need help. There is a Tricky Situation and I don't feel safe."
Tell them: WHO, WHAT, and WHERE.
Mission Accomplished
You are now a Certified Safety Scout!
Trust Your Body. Scan the Scene. Protect Your Shield.
Trusted Safety Team Organizer My Trusted Safety Team
Safety Scout Training: Final Mission
Name: __________________________ Date: ___________
Certified Safety Scout
My Trusted Adults
Who are the adults you can talk to about anything ? List them below for each place.
At Home:
At School:
Other (Coach, Neighbor, etc):
The Reporting Script
Practice saying this out loud with a partner!
"I need to tell you something. I had a Warning Sign and a situation felt Tricky."
Emergency Exit Scan
Imagine you are in a crowded park and someone you don't know starts acting Tricky. What are your 3 steps to safety?
01
Identify the nearest ________________
02
Move toward _______________________
03
Tell _____________________________
Official Scout Safety Plan
Scout Graduation Certificate Safety Scout
Mission Graduate
This official badge of awareness is awarded to:
________________________________
For demonstrating exceptional skills in Situational Awareness, trusting their Intuition, and knowing how to protect their Personal Boundaries.
Alarm Alert
Scan Scene
Boundaries Set
Head Scout Master
Date Verified
