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Safety Scenarios

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  • During art class, you see a classmate waving scissors while joking around. Suddenly, they almost poke someone by accident. What can you do to stay safe?
    Tell them to stop and hold scissors safely by the handle, then tell the teacher if they don’t listen.
  • Scenario: Your younger sibling accidentally knocks over a candle, causing a small fire. Question: What should you do if there's a fire at home while your parents are not around?
    Remain calm, extinguish the fire if it's safe to do so, and call emergency services. Evacuate the house if the fire is spreading
  • Liam is walking home from school when a stranger in a car stops and says, “Your mom told me to pick you up.” What should Liam do?
    Don’t go with the stranger. Go back to school or a trusted adult and tell them right away.
  • Someone I have never met offers me a drink and some food. What do I do to stay safe?
    Say "No thank you." and walk away
  • Scenario: You're home alone and there's a power outage during a stormy night. Question: What should you do if there's a power outage while you're home alone?
    Stay calm, use a flashlight or candles for light, and avoid using appliances until power is restored. Contact your parents or guardians to inform them
  • Scenario: You receive a friend request from someone you don't know on social media. Question: How should you handle friend requests from strangers online?
    Decline friend requests from strangers and report suspicious accounts to the platform. Only accept requests from people you know in real life.
  • Scenario: You're cooking in the kitchen and accidentally cut yourself with a knife. Question: What should you do if you get injured while cooking in the kitchen?
    Immediately wash the wound with soap and water, apply pressure to stop bleeding, and cover the cut with a clean bandage.
  • While shopping at a busy mall, Emma realized she couldn't find her parents. She thought about running through the stores to look for them. Then she noticed a store employee wearing a name tag nearby.
    Emma should stay where she is or ask a trusted employee for help instead of wandering around the mall alone.
  • Sophia smelled smoke while watching television at home. A few moments later, the smoke alarm started beeping loudly. She wasn't sure whether she should stay inside to investigate or leave the house.
    Sophia should leave the building immediately, go to a safe place, and tell an adult or call emergency services if appropriate. She should not stay inside to inv
  • You’re at a pool and want to swim alone. There is no lifeguard nearby. You need to stay safe.
    Don’t swim alone. Wait for a lifeguard or adult to be present. Always swim with a buddy.
  • Ella was walking through a crowded parking lot while looking at her phone. She didn't notice cars backing out around her. A driver had to stop suddenly to avoid hitting her.
    Ella should put away her phone and stay alert in parking lots. Paying attention to surroundings helps prevent accidents.
  • A popular online challenge encouraged people to record themselves doing a dangerous stunt near traffic. Many people were posting their videos and receiving thousands of views. Ava wanted to participate because she didn't want to feel left o
    Ava should not participate in a challenge that could cause harm. Online popularity is not worth risking personal safety.
  • During winter, Noah saw people walking across a frozen lake. He wanted to join them because it looked fun. He did not know how thick the ice was or whether it was safe.
    Noah should stay off the ice unless authorities confirm it is safe. Ice can break unexpectedly and cause someone to fall into freezing water.
  • Scenario: You're biking in the park when you see a car driving erratically. Question: What should you do if you encounter a reckless driver while biking?
    Move to a safe distance, stop biking, and alert an adult or call emergency services if necessary. Never confront the driver yourself.
  • Lucas wanted to post a photo online showing off his new bicycle. In the background, his house number, street sign, and school backpack were clearly visible. He was about to upload it without looking closely.
    Lucas should remove or edit the photo before posting because it reveals personal information that strangers could use.
  • Your soccer ball rolls into the street. What should you do to stay safe?
    Stay on the grass or sidewalk. Ask an adult to help you get the ball.
  • You’re playing video games online and someone you met there asks to meet in person.
    Never agree to meet them. Tell a trusted adult right away—this could be dangerous.
  • You’re playing at the park on a sunny afternoon. A person sitting on a nearby bench smiles and says, “Hi there! I have some extra candy. Would you like one?” They gave you the candy.
    Never take food or candy from someone you don’t know well — even if they seem nice. Say “No, thank you” politely and walk away. Tell a trusted adult.
  • Jordan was playing an online game when another player sent a message offering free game coins. The player said Jordan only needed to share their account password so they could add the coins. Jordan thought about how much they wanted the rew
    Jordan should not share their password. This is likely a scam. Passwords should never be shared with anyone. 2
  • During recess, dark clouds rolled in and thunder could be heard nearby. Some students wanted to keep playing because it wasn't raining very hard yet. The teacher called everyone inside.
    The students should go inside immediately. Thunder means lightning is close enough to be dangerous.
  • Lily received a message from someone who said they went to her school. The person asked for her schedule and wanted to know when she was usually home alone. Lily had never met this person in real life.
    Lily should not share her schedule or personal details. She should block the person and tell a trusted adult because the questions are unsaf
  • Scenario: You’re heating soup on the stove and it starts to boil over, spilling onto the burner. Smoke starts to appear, and you could get burned. You need to act safely to prevent a fire or injury. What can you do to stay safe?
    Turn off the stove immediately and use oven mitts to move the pot. Keep a safe distance from the hot pot and smoke. If a fire starts, get an adult or call 911.
  • A crowded elevator arrived, and several more people tried to squeeze inside. Liam noticed the elevator was already very full. He wondered if he should force his way in so he wouldn't be late.
    Liam should wait for the next elevator. Overcrowding can be unsafe, and it's better to wait than risk an accident.
  • Scenario: Your school announces a fire drill while you're in class. Question: What actions should you take during a fire drill at school?
    Follow your teacher's instructions and calmly evacuate the building in an orderly manner. Stay low if there's smoke, and never use elevators during a fire drill
  • You are in the grocery store and walked too far from grandma. You've looked in a few aisles nearby, but can't find her anywhere. What can you do to stay safe?
    Find an adult who works at the store (security guard or cashier) and ask for help
  • It’s raining, and you need to cross a busy street. Cars are moving quickly, and some drivers might not see you. You need to get across safely.
    Use a crosswalk or traffic light. Look both ways and wait until it’s clear. Hold an adult’s hand if possible or ask for help from a crossing guard.
  • Scenario: You're home alone and someone rings the doorbell claiming to be a delivery person, but you're not expecting any packages. Question: What should you do if someone unknown comes to the door while you're home alone?
    Avoid opening the door to strangers. If you're unsure or uncomfortable, do not hesitate to call a trusted adult or the authorities for assistance.
  • Mia noticed that several classmates had created a group chat to make fun of another student. They were sharing embarrassing pictures and laughing at them. Someone asked Mia to add another joke to the conversation.
    Mia should not participate. She should leave the chat and tell a trusted adult if cyberbullying is happening.
  • Your friend falls off the monkey bars and hurts their arm. They are crying and can’t move it properly. You need to help them safely.
    Stay calm and don’t move their arm. Get an adult or call for help immediately. Keep your friend comfortable and wait for help.
  • Ethan received an email saying he had won a brand-new phone. The email told him to click a link immediately to claim the prize. He couldn't remember entering any contest, but the offer looked exciting.
    Ethan should not click the link. Unexpected prize emails are often phishing scams designed to steal information.
  • In science class, a bottle of chemicals spills on the floor, and it starts to smell strong. Some students move closer to look.
    Tell the teacher immediately, move away from the spill, and make sure others stay back until an adult handles it safely.
  • You want to ride you bike around your front yard. What do you need to do first to stay safe?
    Tell and adult first and wear your helmet
  • You see water spilled in the hallway at school. Someone could slip and get hurt. You need to handle it safely.
    Tell a teacher or janitor about the spill. Keep others away from the area. Don’t try to clean it up yourself if it’s unsafe.
  • You see a person walking a really cute dog you've never met and want to pet it. What should you do to stay safe?
    Ask the dog's owner if it is ok if you pet their dog.
  • Noah was in a hurry to meet his friends across the street. There wasn't a crosswalk nearby, so he thought about crossing between parked cars. Several cars were driving quickly down the road.
    Noah should walk to the nearest crosswalk and wait for it to be safe before crossing.
  • It just rained and the sidewalk is really slippery. What can you do to stay safe?
    Walk slowly (don't run).
  • Noah is playing on the playground when he sees his friend climbing the very top of the slide where it says “Do Not Climb.” What should Noah do?
    Tell his friend to come down safely and tell a teacher or adult — it’s dangerous to climb where you shouldn’t.
  • You get off the bus and don’t recognize where you are. You are alone and don’t know the way home. You need to find a safe way to get back.
    Stay in a safe place and don’t wander. Call or text your parents for help. If needed, ask a trusted adult nearby for assistance.