Definitions
What does safety mean to you?
Thanks for sharing! Here's a definition by a dictionary: The feeling of being protected from danger, risk, and/or injury to our bodies and ideas.
Name examples of privacy in your life.
Good examples!
What is body safety?
Let's learn together. Nice answer!
What kinds of safety rules exist at school?
Yep, yep, yep!
Just so you know :)
How do you know when you are safe? What does it feel like?
Great examples! Here are others: relaxed, comfortable, not on alert, respected by others, able to say "yes" or "no" and be heard.
Here are some common examples: comfortable, relaxed, happy, protected, confident.
What is personal safety?
Let's learn together. Nice answer!
Name some safety rules that exist at home.
Seriously...
YOU ARE SO GREAT!! Give yourself a pat on the back!
- Being around a person who threatens to hurt you, tries to hurt you, or has hurt others
- Being so upset that you're not able to make safe decisions
- Placing your body near objects that could hurt you
- Being told to keep a secret about something that was uncomfortable or confusing
- Feeling hopeless because you don't believe anyone can help you
What are some things you do to be safe?
So many examples to think of! Here's some ideas:
- wearing your seatbelt in the car
- avoiding taking things offered by strangers
- taking a deep breath & thinking about the consequences before deciding to do something that could be harmful/dangerous
- letting an adult know when you're going outside
- let a trusted adult know if someone is hurting or making your uncomfortable
- closing (and maybe locking) the door when you are using the bathroom
- avoid touching hot things like the oven
- looking both ways before crossing the street
What is feelings/thoughts safety?
Let's learn together. Nice answer!
Have you ever had a question about why a certain safety rule exists? Ask it here.
Good question!
I'm proud of myself for...
____________________!!!!
Name a person who makes you feel safe in more than one way (physically, emotionally, etc)
Thanks for sharing!
True of false: Touching is always safe.
False! Some types of touch are not safe. For example,touches that hurt or that feel uncomfortable are probably not safe. If someone tells you to keep a secret about touching it's not safe.
Name some examples of helpers in the world that are responsible to safety (hint: think of types of jobs).
Good work!
What are some things you say when you are protecting your own safety?
Examples: "Stop that!", "I don't like that", "I'm walking away now", I'm telling an adult", "Help!"
What is your personal mantra?
"I am strong" "I am brave" "I can do this" Whats yours??
Name a person who has not made you feel safe.
You're so brave, thanks for sharing!
How can you know when a touch is safe for you?
- You trust the person who is asking for a friendly touch, like a hug or a handshake or a kiss on the cheek
- You and the other person said "yes" to the touch
- The touch is not on anyone's private parts
- The touch makes you feel comfortable, relaxed, or happy
- You're able to ask to stop the touch anytime you want!
What is something someone could do or say if they think they might not be safe?
Definitely ask for help! Good answer.
Name a memory that makes you feel safe.
Thanks for sharing!
What's something you're looking forward to?
Exciting! I hope you have fun. :)