Second graders learn important safety rules — looking both ways, wearing helmets and seatbelts, and knowing what to do around strangers — so they can keep themselves safe at home, at school, and at play.
Students will be able to…
Staying safe is one of the most important things you can do! From crossing the street to riding a bike, there are smart choices that keep you safe. What are they?
Project this and sort each choice into a safe choice or a not-safe choice.
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Staying safe matters — what smart choices keep you safe?
Children learn.
Children practice.
Children apply.
Children close.
Aligned to SHAPE America National Health Education & Physical Education Standards.
Comprehend concepts about safety.
Practice safe behaviors.
Use communication to stay safe (say no, tell an adult).
Use decision-making for safety.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have children name one safety rule they follow at home and explain why it keeps them safe. A printable safety sheet is in the PE & Health library.
Tap a card to flip it, then rate whether you knew it. Built from this lesson’s vocabulary.
A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.