Kindergarten · Health Education
Quarter 3 · Week 2 · TEKS
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This lesson introduces kindergarten students to essential safety skills and emergency response procedures. Students will learn how to respond to emergencies by identifying trusted adults and knowing when and how to call 911. They will also explore the purpose and proper use of protective equipment such as seat belts, booster seats, and bicycle helmets to prevent injuries.
Students should have basic understanding of personal safety and be able to recognize adults they trust.
An emergency is a situation where someone needs help right away. Trusted adults are people you know and feel safe with, like parents, teachers, or police officers. In an emergency, it is important to tell a trusted adult what is happening or call 911 if you cannot find one. Calling 911 connects you to people who can send help quickly.
Students should learn the steps to take: stay calm, find a trusted adult, explain what happened clearly, or call 911 if no trusted adult is nearby. Role-playing these steps helps students remember what to do. Emphasize that 911 is only for real emergencies.
Protective equipment like seat belts, booster seats, and bicycle helmets help keep us safe by protecting our bodies during accidents. Seat belts keep us secure in cars, booster seats help children sit safely, and helmets protect our heads when riding bikes. Demonstrate how to wear and use each item properly.
Use models or real equipment to show how to buckle a seat belt snugly, how to sit properly in a booster seat, and how to put on a bicycle helmet so it fits well. Practice these steps with students to build their confidence and understanding.
Some children may think calling 911 is a game or only for adults; clarify it is for emergencies only. Others might believe helmets are uncomfortable or unnecessary; explain how helmets protect the brain and can prevent serious injuries. Reinforce that protective equipment is important every time they travel or ride a bike.
If you see someone hurt and you don’t know what to do, what should you do first?
The first step is to find a trusted adult and tell them what happened. If no trusted adult is nearby, you should call 911 to get help.
I should tell a trusted adult or call 911 if there is no trusted adult.
How do you wear a bicycle helmet properly?
A bicycle helmet should fit snugly on your head, covering your forehead without tilting back. The straps should be buckled and adjusted so the helmet stays in place.
Put the helmet on my head, buckle the straps, and make sure it fits snugly and covers my forehead.
Show pictures of different adults and ask students who they trust to help them if they are hurt or scared.
Students point to or name adults they trust and share why they trust them.
This activity helps students identify trusted adults they can go to in emergencies, a key step in safety.
Demonstrate how to call 911 using a toy phone or picture. Role-play an emergency scenario where a student practices telling a trusted adult or calling 911.
Students practice calling 911 or telling a trusted adult what happened in the role-play.
Role-playing helps students practice emergency responses so they feel prepared to act if needed.
Explain the purpose of seat belts, booster seats, and bicycle helmets. Show how to use each one properly with demonstrations.
Students watch demonstrations and then practice buckling seat belts or putting on helmets.
Understanding how protective equipment works and practicing use helps students stay safe during travel and play.
Discuss why it is important to always use protective equipment and follow safety rules. Share stories or examples of what can happen if safety rules are not followed.
Students share ideas about safety and why they think protective equipment is important.
Connecting safety rules to real-life consequences helps students understand the importance of following them.
Ask students to demonstrate how to respond to an emergency and how to use protective equipment correctly. Use a checklist to observe their skills.
Students role-play an emergency response and demonstrate buckling a seat belt or putting on a helmet.
Assessment through demonstration confirms students understand and can apply safety skills.
Students practice calling 911 or telling a trusted adult what happened in the role-play.
Who is a trusted adult you can tell if you have an emergency?
A trusted adult can be a parent, teacher, or police officer.
What number do you call if there is an emergency and you need help?
You call 911.
Show how to buckle a seat belt correctly.
Pull the seat belt across your body and click it into the buckle until it clicks, making sure it is snug but comfortable.
Why is it important to wear a bicycle helmet when riding a bike?
Because the helmet protects your head from injuries if you fall or have an accident.
Explain what you should do if you see someone hurt and there is no trusted adult nearby.
You should call 911 and tell the operator what happened so they can send help.
Use picture cards and simple language to explain trusted adults and emergencies. Provide one-on-one guidance during role-play activities. Use physical models for hands-on practice with protective equipment.
Use visuals and gestures to explain key vocabulary like 'emergency' and 'trusted adult'. Repeat important phrases and instructions slowly and clearly. Pair ELL students with peers for role-play to support language development.
Have students explain in their own words why safety equipment is important. Encourage students to create a safety poster showing emergency steps and protective equipment. Challenge students to role-play different emergency scenarios with varied responses.
Send a letter home asking families to review emergency procedures with their child, identify trusted adults at home, and practice buckling seat belts and wearing helmets together.
In this lesson, students learned how to respond safely in emergencies by identifying trusted adults and knowing when to call 911. They also learned the purpose and correct use of protective equipment like seat belts, booster seats, and bicycle helmets to prevent injuries. Practicing these skills helps keep them safe at home, in the car, and while playing outside.
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