Navigating Comunity
2 different things to look for before safely crossing a street.
Look both ways,
look for the lit 'walk' sign,
look for stopped cars,
look for the driver of the car waves you on,
look for the lines of the crosswalks
What is a stranger?
Someone you don't know.
Reasons a stranger approach you in the community
Ask for money,
Ask for directions, or information,
Want to talk to compliment you.
Is telling someone your first and last name an example of sharing private information?
Yes
What is the name of our school?
721x!
2 things to do when safely crossing a street.
look for cars,
stay in the crosswalk,
listen for cars,
stop and look both ways
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What is a reason you might have to talk to a stranger?
Ask for directions,
get help,
ask a question about something you want to by if you're at a store.
One thing you can always say to someone if you don't want to talk to them?
No or
No thank you
keep walking
If you tell someone what your favorite restaurant is are you telling them important personal information?
No
Who is our school principal?
Ms. A
Why should you walk in the crosswalk?
To be safe
List 3 examples of safe strangers.
firemen,
policemen,
librarians,
bankers,
people working at stores.
When to give your phone number
family, or friend
Personal business: Job, school, or doctor
What are examples of personal information?
Name
Date of Birth
Address
phone number
name of your school
email address
Name 3 stores you go to with your family.
Walmart
Fast Food Restaurants
What can you do to stay safe while walking at night?
Wear light or reflective clothing,
stay on the sidewalks and don't walk in the street,
watch out for things that may be easy to trip over,
take a flashlight.
You are lost in the community and you want to stay safe
Find a safe space like a store
Ask someone for help.
Use your cell phone to call a family member/school staff.
Someone told you mom is hurt. Should you go with them?
Say "no"
Say "I don't have any money"
keep walking
Is it a good idea to make new friends on the internet?
No! You don't know who they really are.
How do you get to school?
the bus
family member
2 important safety rules when walking on the sidewalk.
Keep your head up and look where you are walking
Stay on the sidewalk
Walk to the right side of the sidewalk if someone is walking towards you.
Don't bump, keep your personal space
An important item you carry in your wallet/purse when you are in the community?
California I.D.
Emergency information
Emergency money
Bus schedule
Phone
Someone is following you and keeps asking you for money
Go into a store or place you feel safe in.
Call a family member or school staff on your cell phone.
Ask for help from staff, or a police officer.
Is an Online friend the same as a real friend?
NO!
Online friends, you don't really know but play games online
Real friends are people you know in person.
How do you get around the community?
Walk
bus
subway
car