Staying Safe in Your Community - Lesson for Kindergarten, Chapter - Rules & Safety
In the "Staying Safe in Your Community" lesson, designed for Kindergarten students as part of the "Rules & Safety" chapter within the "Your Community" unit, children will embark on an engaging and educational journey. Through the timeless tale of "Little Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad Wolf," students will be introduced to the concept of personal safety and the importance of being aware of their surroundings. This fairytale will serve as a foundation for understanding basic safety principles in a manner that is both accessible and memorable for young learners.
Accompanied by a specially designed Safety Worksheet, students will learn to identify safe versus unsafe situations, fostering critical thinking skills about safety in their immediate environment. The "Stay Safe in Your Community" worksheet further reinforces these concepts, providing practical scenarios that children might encounter in their daily lives, encouraging them to apply what they've learned in the lesson.
Understanding and practicing safety is paramount for children as they begin to navigate their communities more independently. Equipping them with the knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to potential dangers ensures they remain protected while also building their confidence in making safe choices.
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Activity 1 / Little Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad Wolf | Fairytale
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Activity 2 / Safety Worksheet
Countless people in our community work tirelessly to serve the public and keep us safe. Help your kids build an appreciation for these important individuals with this community helpers: safety printable, designed to help your child pick out the special heroes of our society.
This worksheet will help your child:
• Classify types of helping professions
• Understand more about their community
• Think critically about their society
It’s important that kids learn about, understand, and appreciate the people who work to keep them safe. Help raise a conscientious citizen using this helpful worksheet! -
Activity 3 / Stay Safe in Your Community Worksheet
It is extremely important to stay safe in your community, and you need to teach your kids that early enough. Your community might be a busy one, with schools, construction sites and homes in it; which means that your children’s safety could be at risk with so many activities going on. Ask your kids to look at the pictures in this worksheet. Can they identify what is going on in each picture? Now, help them check the box next to the people, places and things that are safe in the community.
