Minds On
Stay alert, stay safe
When we are at home or out in the community, it is important that we stay safe. What do you think staying safe means? It could mean not opening the door for anyone you don’t know, or it could mean waiting for a green light and walking signal to cross the street.
Explore the following episode of TVOK News to help Daniel discover different ways to stay safe.
With a partner, if possible, brainstorm different ways you can stay safe when you are at home, at school, or out in the community.
Record your ideas on the computer, on paper, or using an audio tool.
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Safe here, safe over there
It is important to know different ways to stay safe outside and indoors. Let’s explore some of those ways!
Outdoor safety
Explore the images of ways we can stay safe while outdoors.
Putting sunscreen on before you go outside protects you from the sun!
Wearing a helmet protects a very important part of your body — your brain!
Letting a trusted adult know where you are playing and with whom.
Being safe around animals, and always asking an owner before you pet one.
Let’s review the safety tips you just explored for outside:
- Let an adult know where you are when you are outside at all times.
- Wear a hat and sunscreen to protect you from the sun.
- Wear a helmet when you are riding a bike.
- Do not touch animals you do not know.
Inside safety
Explore the following images of ways we can stay safe while indoors.
Some items in your home may have this hazard warning symbol on them. Be careful around them!
Be careful not to burn yourself on the hot surface of a stove.
Wall outlets are meant for plugging in electronics, never put your fingers or other objects into them though. That would give you quite a shock!
It’s a good idea to have a safety plan for your home.
Be sure to not answer the door for strangers if you are at home alone.
Online safety
Online environments are another place you should be mindful of your safety.
Remember to talk to an adult if you ever need help when you are online.
Here are some safety tips when you are online:- Tell a trusted adult if you see something that is not right.
- Never share any personal information online.
- Make sure you follow your household rules when it comes to internet safety.
Other safety tips
Here are some other important safety tips:
- Remember, your body is your own and no one else’s. Practise saying “NO.”
- If anyone wants to give you something and tells you not to tell your parents or a teacher, make sure you let an adult you trust know.
Saying yes and no
Another way to stay safe is to know when to say yes and when to say no. It is nice to say yes when you want to do something, and you also know it is safe.
Explore the following examples in the Response Chart, and create a plan of how you would answer. Choose the category for that example: outside, inside, online or in the community.
Complete the Response Chart in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.
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Outside / Inside / Online / Community |
What do you do? |
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Someone wants you to walk their dog across the park and you don’t know them. |
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Someone who says they are your parent’s friend has picked you up from school and wants you to come with them. You have never met them before. |
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Your older cousin asks you to go swimming. |
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Someone online asks you what school you go to. |
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Your sibling wants to light a candle with some matches they found. |
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The doorbell rings, and you open the door without checking who is there. |
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Someone decides to release their hands from the handle bars while riding their bike. |
Press the ‘Activity’ button to go to the Response Chart.
When you have finished filling in your chart, press ‘Check Answer’ to check your work.
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Example |
Outside / Inside / Online / Community |
What do you do? |
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Someone wants you to walk their dog across the park and you don’t know them. |
Community |
Since you do not know this person, you would say no. |
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Someone who says they are your parent’s friend has picked you up from school and wants you to come with them. You have never met them before. |
Outside |
Since you do not know this person, you would say no. |
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Your older cousin asks you to go swimming. |
Community |
Since you know your cousin, you could say yes, if you wish. |
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Someone online asks you what school you go to. |
Online |
Since you do not know this person, you would say no. |
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Your sibling wants to light a candle with some matches they found. |
Inside |
Since this is an unsafe situation, you would say no. |
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The doorbell rings, and you open the door without checking who is there. |
Inside |
Since this is an unsafe situation, you would say no. |
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Someone decides to release their hands from the handle bars while riding their bike. |
Outside |
Since this is an unsafe situation, you would say no. |
Consolidation
Demonstrating safety
We have learned different ways to stay safe. Now, with a partner if possible, choose a situation on how to be safe. For example, it is important to wear sunscreen when you are outdoors or wear a helmet when riding a bike.
You can choose how you will demonstrate your situation. You can either create a skit and act out the situation or create a commercial and then present it. You can record your response using any method of your choice.
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel…
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.