Teaching safety to young learners is crucial, especially in tangible, day-to-day scenarios that they might encounter. Here’s a lesson plan to introduce them to the concepts of road safety and being cautious about strangers, all coupled with interactive activities and songs.
Objective: #
Students will understand the importance of road safety, especially when crossing roads.
Students will learn not to interact with strangers without the presence of trusted adults.
Students will communicate the safety rules they’ve learned through songs and activities.
Materials Needed: #
Flashcards with traffic symbols
Role-play props: toy cars, pedestrian crossing mat or tape, toy phone, toy door, etc.
Chart paper and markers
Internet access or CD player for playing songs
Introduction (10 minutes) #
Day 1: Introduction to Safety
Activity 1: What is Safety?
Discuss the term ‘safety’ – being free from danger.
Ask students if they know any safety rules.
Song: “Safety First!”
Safety first, every day and night,
Keeps us out of harm, keeps us alright.
At home, on the road, or in a park,
Safety first, is our life’s hallmark.
Day 2: Road Safety – Part 1
Activity 1: Understanding Traffic Lights
Show students flashcards of traffic lights – red, yellow, green.
Explain what each color means: Stop, Wait/Prepare, Go.
Activity 2: “Traffic Light Dance”
Play music and randomly call out a color.
Students react: Red (Freeze), Yellow (Dance Slowly), Green (Dance Fast).
Song: “Traffic Light Song”
Red means stop, don’t you go,
Yellow means get ready, move real slow,
Green means go, now you can move,
Follow the lights and get into the groove.
Day 3: Road Safety – Part 2
Activity 1: Crossing the Road Safely
Use a pedestrian crossing mat or tape to create a road in the classroom.
Demonstrate the steps: Stop at the edge, Look both ways, Listen for cars, Walk (don’t run) across.
Activity 2: “Cross the Road” Game
Have students practice the steps. They can take turns being pedestrians and cars (using toy cars).
Song: “Crossing the Road”
Before you step, you stop and stand,
Look left and right, and use your hand.
Listen for cars, and when it’s clear,
Walk across with care, not fear.
Day 4: Beware of Strangers
Activity 1: “Who is a Stranger?” Discussion
Introduce the term ‘stranger’ – someone you and your family don’t know.
Discuss scenarios – if a stranger knocks on the door or calls on the phone, what should they do?
Activity 2: Role-Play
Create scenarios where someone knocks or calls. Students should practice not answering or interacting without an adult.
Song: “Stranger Safety Song”
If there’s a knock, or a ring on the phone,
Don’t answer if you’re all alone.
Find a trusted adult, let them see,
Safety first, for you and me!
Day 5: Recap and Demonstration Day
Activity 1: Review Safety Rules
Discuss all the safety rules learned during the week.
Ask students to share their safety tips with the class.
Activity 2: Safety Skits
In groups, students can act out different safety scenarios, showcasing the right actions.
Song: “Safety Every Day”
Every single day, we know the way,
To stay safe, come what may.
On the road or at our door,
Safety rules, we won’t ignore.
Assessment: Observe students during role-plays and games to ensure they understand and can apply the safety concepts correctly. Ask them questions to test their knowledge and understanding.
Extension: You can also delve into other safety topics in subsequent weeks, like fire safety, water safety, etc.
The use of music, role-playing, and hands-on activities can make safety lessons both fun and impactful. Adjust the activities based on your students’ level of understanding and cultural context.
