For our last lessons in third grade, we focus on a safety curriculum that was created by the Assistance League. This curriculum teaches the importance of safety in a variety of areas: at home, out in public, and walking from place to place. The first week, we show the I'M IN CHARGE video, which shows Kansas City children telling students what to do in several situations including what to do when you're home alone, how to get away from strangers, how to escape from a fire, the importance of having a code word, and internet safety.
After the video, we discuss any questions the students had about what they saw. Next week, we will work through the I'M IN CHARGE work books, and the students will take these books home to further discuss safety with parents.
