Second STEP: Child Protection/Safety
This curriculum is taught to all of our K-5 students. There are two areas that are focused on: Safety Rules and Child Abuse Prevention.
This curriculum is taught to all of our K-5 students. There are two areas that are focused on: Safety Rules and Child Abuse Prevention.
Students are taught to recognize unsafe situations, some might be breaking rules (safety or touching rules), refuse to participate and then report to adults that they trust.
Students are taught to recognize unsafe situations, some might be breaking rules (safety or touching rules), refuse to participate and then report to adults that they trust.
Homework is sent home weekly for 6 weeks, which allows for more practice and a way to communicate with your child about these very important topics. Homework is available in English and Spanish.
Recognize:
Is it safe? What's the rule?Recognize:
Refuse:
Say words that mean NO!Do actions that show you are not okay with this behavior.Refuse:
Report:
Tell a trusted adult to help youReport:
Three Ways to Stay Safe
Three Ways to Stay Safe
Safety Rules
Safety Rules
These rules are taught to our K - 3rd grade students.
Eight Never-Nevers
Eight Never-Nevers
1. Never touch or play with guns
2. Never play with fire
3. Never ride on wheels without a helmet
4. Never go in water without an older person watching (lifeguard, parent, etc.)
5. Never use a sharp tool without an older persons (parent) help
6. Never ride in a car without wearing a seat belt
7. Never touch a dog without asking the person in charge (owner of dog and your adult)
8. Never cross the street without checking all ways for traffic (3 directions - EX: right, left, right)
2. Never play with fire
3. Never ride on wheels without a helmet
4. Never go in water without an older person watching (lifeguard, parent, etc.)
5. Never use a sharp tool without an older persons (parent) help
6. Never ride in a car without wearing a seat belt
7. Never touch a dog without asking the person in charge (owner of dog and your adult)
8. Never cross the street without checking all ways for traffic (3 directions - EX: right, left, right)
The second part of the Child Protection lessons all students learn the private body part rule.
The second part of the Child Protection lessons all students learn the private body part rule.
Safe, Unsafe and Unwanted Touches
Safe, Unsafe and Unwanted Touches
"The Hot Chocolate Talk" - a parents guide to speaking with your child about safe touches. Please click on the underlined words if you would like more information. Below are a couple videos to show you examples.
"The Hot Chocolate Talk" - a parents guide to speaking with your child about safe touches. Please click on the underlined words if you would like more information. Below are a couple videos to show you examples.
The homework's are simple, fun activities to do with your child to give you both a chance to practice skills at home.
The homework's are simple, fun activities to do with your child to give you both a chance to practice skills at home.