Wait for Grown Up Slides Wait for the
Grown-Up
Lesson 1: Splash Heroes Academy
The Pool is Open!
The sun is shining!
The water is blue!
We are ready to splash!
"But wait... where is our Splash Hero?"
Wait! Stop! Think!
Our Splash Rule
"NEVER ALONE!"
Wait for a grown-up to use their eyes!
Who are our Splash Heroes?
Mom or Dad
Teacher
Lifeguard
A Splash Hero must be watching the water!
Splash Hero Promise
Say it with me:
"I will wait for a grown-up
before I touch the water!"
Ready to Learn
Safe Splasher
Wait for Grown Up Script Splash Hero Story
Teacher Read-Aloud & Puppet Script
Lesson 1 Guide
Story Setup
Use this script with two puppets (Splasher the Frog and Safety Sam the Turtle) or read it while showing pictures of a pool. Encourage students to participate by shouting "WAIT!" whenever Splasher gets too close to the water.
Character 1: Splasher
Excited, energetic, loves water, sometimes forgets the rules.
Character 2: Safety Sam
Wise, calm, wears a tiny sun hat, knows all the Splash Rules.
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Scene 1: The Sunny Day
Splasher: (Bouncing up and down) Oh boy! Oh boy! Look at that pool! It's so blue and sparkly. I want to jump in and go SPLASH!
Safety Sam: It does look fun, Splasher! But look around... do you see a Splash Hero watching?
Splasher: I don't see anyone. But I'm a big frog! I can hop! I'm going to the edge right now!
Teacher: "Class, what should we tell Splasher? Should he go near the water alone?" (Wait for students to shout "NO!" or "WAIT!")
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Scene 2: The Golden Rule
Safety Sam: Splasher, stop! The water is great for playing, but it's only safe when a grown-up is using their "Water Eyes" to watch you.
Splasher: Water Eyes? What are those?
Safety Sam: That means a grown-up is looking right at the water, not at a phone, and not at a book. They are watching YOU to keep you safe.
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Scene 3: The Splash Hero Appears
Splasher: (Points) Look! There's my Dad! He's putting on his sun hat and coming to sit by the pool. Can I go now?
Safety Sam: Not yet! You have to ASK first. Say, 'Dad, are you ready to watch me swim?'
Splasher: (Calling out) Dad! Are you ready to watch me swim?
(Teacher imitates a deep voice for Dad) "I sure am, Splasher! My eyes are on the water. You can come in now!"
Discussion Questions
Why did Splasher have to wait for his Dad?
What are "Water Eyes"?
Who are the Splash Heroes in your family who watch you at the pool?
Wait for Grown Up Pledge Splash Heroes
Name
Date
Splash Pledge
I Am A
Splash Hero!
[ Draw yourself being safe near water! ]
My Splash Hero Promise:
"I wait for a grown-up!"
Note to Families
Today we learned the most important water safety rule: Never go near water without a grown-up. Ask your Splash Hero to tell you about "Water Eyes" (active supervision) and practice saying the promise together!
Life Jackets Slides Life Jackets
Save Lives
Lesson 2: Your Splash Armor
Bright and Bold!
Life jackets are usually ORANGE or YELLOW.
Why do you think they are so bright?
"So grown-ups can see you easily in the water!"
Easy To See!
The Magic of Buoyancy
Sink
FLOAT!
Rise Up
A life jacket is filled with special air bubbles
that always want to stay on top of the water!
Buckle Up!
1
Put arms through holes
2
CLICK the buckles
3
Snug like a hug!
"I'm ready for the boat!"
Splash Hero Scientist
Let's see which of our toys SINK
and which ones FLOAT!
GET READY!
Sink or Float Record Sheet Sink or Float!
Splash Scientist
Observation Record
Watch as we drop toys into the water!
Does it stay on top? Circle FLOAT.
Does it go to the bottom? Circle SINK.
Toy Block
Float
Sink
Metal Coin
Float
Sink
Surprise!
Float
Sink
Life Jacket Fact:
Life jackets are made of special materials that ALWAYS FLOAT ,
keeping our heads safely above the water!
Life Jacket Master Badge Life Jacket Master
Lesson 2 Graduation Activity
Teacher Instructions
Students can color their badges and the headband strip. Cut along the dotted lines. Tape or staple the headband to fit the student's head, then attach the large badge to the front.
Splash Hero
Master Buckler
HEADBAND STRIP 1
HEADBAND STRIP 2
Walking Feet Slides Walking Feet!
Lesson 3: Safe Steps at the Pool
Slippery When Wet!
Water on the ground
makes the floor act like
SLIPPERY ICE!
Running can lead to big
booboos and falls.
NO RUNNING!
Show Me Your "Turtle Feet"
Slow & Steady
"One foot, two foot, nice and slow."
PRACTICE TIME: Walk around your chair like a slow turtle!
The Whistle Rule
HEAR IT?
Lifeguard whistle!
FREEZE!
Stop exactly where you are.
Listen with
Splash Hero Ears!
GAME TIME!
"Red Light, Green Light: Pool Edition"
Walk
Slow
STOP!
Whistle Freeze Game Guide Whistle Freeze
Lesson 3: Movement Game Instructions
Active Learning
Learning Goal
To practice impulse control and immediate response to safety signals (the whistle) while maintaining slow, deliberate "pool walking" feet on a simulated slippery surface.
Game Setup
Materials Needed
A whistle (real or digital sound)
Open space (classroom or gym)
Blue painter's tape (to mark "pool edge")
The Secret
"Remind students that in this game, the slowest walker is the safest! We aren't racing to the finish; we are racing to stay safe."
How to Play
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The Pool Walk
Students start at one side of the room. When you say "Green Light," they must walk across using "Turtle Feet"—exaggeratedly slow, flat-footed steps as if the floor is very slippery.
2
The Whistle Blow
At any moment, blow your whistle. All students must FREEZE instantly. They should not move a muscle until you say "Green Light" again.
3
The Hazard Check
If a student is running or doesn't freeze, have them go back two big "turtle steps." Discuss why they needed to stop (e.g., "A lifeguard saw you slipping!").
Variation: "Tippy-Toe Turtle"
To make it harder, have students walk on their tippy-toes while staying slow. This helps them focus even more on their balance and physical control.
Reach or Throw Slides Reach or Throw,
Don't Go!
Lesson 4: How to Help Safely
Stop! Don't Jump!
If a toy falls in...
If a friend is splashing...
STAY ON THE LAND!
"If you jump in to help, you might get in trouble too. Stay safe on the edge!"
DON'T GO!
1. REACH
Lie down on your tummy.
Hold onto the edge.
Reach with a LONG OBJECT!
Use a pool noodle or a stick.
STRETCH OUT!
2. THROW
TOSS IT!
Throw something that FLOATS!
Life Ring
Kickboard
Big Ball
SHOUT LOUD!
"HELP! HELP! WATER!"
Use your Splash Hero voice to get a grown-up fast!
Reach or Throw Poster How Can I Help?
Reach or Throw, Don't Go!
1
SHOUT
YELL FOR HELP!
"HELP! HELP! WATER!"
2
STRETCH
REACH OUT!
Lie on your tummy. Reach with a long toy or noodle.
3
TOSS
THROW SOMETHING!
Throw a ball or a life ring to help them float.
"I Stay On The Land To Help My Friend!"
Pools vs Lakes Slides Pools vs. Lakes
Lesson 5: Water Everywhere!
Crystal Clear Pools
In a pool, we can see:
The blue floor
The white walls
Our own toes!
SO CLEAR!
Mystery Water
HIDDEN BOTTOM!
In lakes and oceans:
The water is dark
There are waves
Rocks are under there!
"We need extra care here."
The Buddy Rule
"ALWAYS HOLD HANDS!"
Especially when we can't see the bottom!
Splash Hero Graduate!
You know the rules.
You wait for grown-ups.
You are a safety star!
I AM SAFE!
Pool vs Lake Sorting Splash Sort
Pool vs. Lake Discovery
Draw a line from the picture to the water where it belongs!
(Teacher: Help students identify the icons)
POOL
Match Pool Here
LAKE
Match Lake Here
Cut & Paste or Draw Lines
Pool Ladder
Wild Fish
Smooth Tiles
Hidden Rocks
Splash Hero Certificate Splash Hero!
Certificate of Safety Mastery
This honors Splash Hero:
My Family Splash Promise:
I will always wait for a grown-up.
I will wear my life jacket on boats.
I will hold hands at the lake or beach.
Splash Hero Signature
Official Safety Seal
Splash Grown-Up Signature