Core Safety Skills
What should you do before your parents leave the house?
Make sure doors are locked and you know how to reach them.
What number do you call in an emergency?
911
Name one safe snack you can make when home alone.
Fruit, granola bar, sandwich, etc.
True or False: You should always follow the rules your parents set when you’re home alone.
Answer: True
What can you do if you start feeling lonely when home alone?
Call/text parent, read, play music, or play with pet.
True or False: It’s okay to tell a stranger on the phone that you’re home alone.
False
What important information do you need to tell 911?
Your name, address, and what’s wrong.
What’s the first thing you should do if you cut your finger a little bit?
Wash it and put on a bandage.
What should you do if you finish homework early?
Do another quiet activity—reading, drawing, games—not risky stuff.
True or False: It’s normal to sometimes feel nervous when home alone.
True
What should you do if someone knocks on the door and you don’t know them?
Don’t open the door, don’t talk to them, call a parent if unsure.
If there’s a fire, what’s the first thing you should do?
Leave the house immediately and call 911 from outside.
True or False: It’s safe to use the stove when you’re home alone.
False
If a friend wants to come over while you’re home alone, what do you say?
“No, I can’t. My parents said no visitors.”
What’s one calming thing you can do if you start to feel scared?
Deep breaths, positive self-talk, play with toy, turn on lights.
If a window breaks while you’re home alone, what’s the safest first step?
Move away, don’t touch glass, call parent.
If you smell gas or smoke, should you stay inside or go outside?
Go outside.
If you’re feeling sick, what’s the best step to take?
Call or text parent right away.
You spilled juice on the floor. What should you do?
Clean it up right away to prevent slips.
If you feel overwhelmed or anxious, who is one safe person you can contact besides your parents?
Trusted neighbor, grandparent, family friend.
Name 3 things you should never do when home alone.
Cook on stove, invite friends over without permission, open the door for strangers
What should you do if you hear strange noises and feel unsafe?
Don’t investigate—call parent or 911 if in danger.
What are 3 chores you can safely do alone?
Tidying room, folding laundry, feeding pet, etc.
If you’re unsure about doing something, what’s the safest choice?
Wait and ask a parent.
How can you remind yourself you’re safe when you feel worried?
Say “I’m okay, the doors are locked, I know what to do, I’m safe.”