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KidSmartz is a child safety program that educates families about preventing abduction and empowers kids in grades K-5 to practice safer behaviors. This program offers resources to help parents, caregivers, and teachers protect kids by teaching and practicing the 4 Rules of Personal Safety using classroom lessons, at-home lessons, parent tips, and fun printable activities.
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LESSON 1 INTRODUCTION |
Explain what it means to be safe. Recognize the
KidSmartz safety rules.
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Explain what it means to be safe. Recognize the
KidSmartz safety rules.
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LESSON 2 CHECK FIRST |
Explain the importance of checking first with a trusted adult.
Give examples of when they should check first.
Express how their parent would feel if they did not check first.
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Explain why it is important to check first.
Recognize the common tricks used in abductions.
Identify negative consequences of not checking first.
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LESSON 3 TAKE A FRIEND |
Demonstrate the meaning of the phrase “strength in numbers.”
Explain why they are safer with a friend.
Give examples of when they should take a friend.
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Explain why they are safer with a friend.
Give examples of when they should take a friend.
Explain the meaning of the phrase “strength in numbers.”
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LESSON 4 TELL PEOPLE “NO” |
Explain why they have a right to stand up for themselves.
Identify situations in which it is acceptable to tell an adult “no.”
Demonstrate how to say “no” with authority.
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Identify situations in which it is acceptable to tell an adult “no.”
Practice saying “no” with authority.
Recognize that they have a right to protect themselves.
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LESSON 5 TELL A TRUSTED ADULT |
Describe situations they should report to a trusted adult.
Identify the qualities of a trusted adult.
Dial 911 in an emergency.
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Define the word “trust.”
Identify the qualities of a trusted adult.
Identify three of their trusted adults.
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LESSON 6 CONCLUSION |
Explain the KidSmartz rules in their own words.
Give examples of how to be safer.
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Explain the KidSmartz rules in their own words.
Give examples of how to be safer.
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