Dear Parents,
To continue this week with safety week we learned about protective behaviors when strangers approach. To begin the lesson we discussed the rule to never talk to strangers. Next we made a list of general safety rules. We came up with:
- Stay with a group or friend when away from home or school
- understand the rules your parents create about where it is and is not safe to go
- make sure you know how to get help or call for help in an emergency
- Always check with your parents before talking to anyone you do not know or recognize.
Next we came up with a list of steps to take if you are approached by a stranger:
- Keep a safe distance from the stranger. If the stranger comes closer you back away to keep enough distance between the two of you
- Never talk to the person, even if they know your name.
- Do not take anything from the stranger.
- Never go with the stranger even if they say it is an emergency.
- If the person approaches you yell for help and run to a safe location.
As an activity, I had the students fill out several worksheets. These activities included scenarios and required students to list safe places and adults they trust.
It is important to make your child aware of strangers and danger. Be sure to always talk to your child about what is safe and what to do if danger does approach them.
Sincerely,
Kristin Gammell
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