Safety and security

Early childhood educators can help children understand the meaning of being safe and how to keep themselves safe. People have different perceptions of what staying safe means. Exploring these in a group discussion is a great idea.

Safety can mean washing germs off your hands, knowing what to do in an emergency, giving others consent to touch your body, or curling up in bed during a thunderstorm. Feeling safe and secure is a good thing.

Learning experiences

Identify trusted adults

Make a list of trusted adults who children can ask for help. This list will differ for each child but may include teachers, family members, friends, and emergency service workers. Trusted adults are responsible and make children feel safe and secure.