Feelings
How might someone feel if they are unsafe?
What emotions will they have?
It is okay to say you do not want someone to touch your hair, clothing, etc.
A stranger tells you, "your mom asked me to pick you up from the park! Hop in my car, quick!"
What would you do?
Call someone to make sure they are telling the truth. Scream for help and run away. Say "no" like you mean it.
Swimming when there is no lifeguard on duty and you do not know how to swim.
Unsafe
Where are the safest places to hang out with your friends?
Talk about the safest places you like to go
How does someone act when they feel unsafe?
Talk about what might someone do if they do not feel safe
What might someone think if they see two adults fighting in public?
What do you do?
Say, "no," and find an adult you trust. Call for help. Call 911 if the person doesn't let you say "no" and walk away. Scream.
Safe
How do you know when a situation is unsafe?
Someone does not let you say no, someone tries to make you do something you don't want to do, someone threatens to hurt themselves or another person if you do not do what they ask, someone touches or talks about your private parts (except for a caregiver or doctor)
What is the hardest feeling to talk about?
Explain why it is hard to talk about
What are three thoughts you should think before crossing the road?
1. listen for cars
2. check for cars by looking both ways
3. double check for any bikes or joggers
You are swimming and another kid your age swims up to you and starts getting in your personal space. What do you do?
Tell an adult you trust. If they do not help you, tell another adult. Tell a teacher or parent. Tell them to go away or remove yourself.
Wearing sunglasses and sunscreen on a very hot day.
Safe
What are the 3 F's of how people react when they feel unsafe?
Fight
Flight
Freeze
(Fawn)
How do you feel when you yell at someone?
How do you feel before?
How about during the yelling?
How do you feel after the yelling is over?
Jake's parents separated and thinks that it is his fault they broke up. What might he be thinking?
Bonus: Is it ever the child's/teenager's fault when parents break up?
You are playing and an adult you do not know is watching you from behind some trees. He has been watching you for a while. What do you do?
Go away from the person, yell if they come near you, call an adult you trust, yell for another person who is with you, call 911 if you are unsafe.
Crossing the street without waiting to check for cars.
Unsafe
You are at a carnival and find a half eaten bag of cotton candy. What do you do?
Throw it away
How do you feel when someone hits you?
Bonus: Is it every okay for someone to hit you? If so, when?
What are three things you can think to yourself to remind you that you are safe when you feel scared, nervous, or unsafe?
1. (example) I am safe because I made good choices today
2. (example) I know that if I feel unsafe I can call: _____________________________________
3. (example) I will practice belly breathing until I feel calm about this situation
You are at a store and see your neighbor from down the street. They say, "hi, you look bored. I'm heading home so just come with me and I'll drop you off at your house. You don't need to ask because we know each other."
What do you do?
Ask the adult you came to the store with (call, find them, yell for them), say "no" loudly and walk away, go away from the person, tell an adult who it was and what they asked you to do even if you are safe now
Seeing a stranger with a cool book and following them to ask them where they got it.
Unsafe
They are PROUD of you! They feel safer too. They feel happier to let you go play with friends. They trust you to go more places to have fun.