aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 7
What topic	Safety and socialising
Quantity	1
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Lesson Starter: Safety and Socialising

Introduction

Picture this: You're standing at the edge of a lively park during a sunny Saturday morning. Children are laughing, families are picnic-ing, and groups of friends are chatting away. Suddenly, a loud crash interrupts the peaceful scene. How would you react?

In today’s lesson, we’re diving into the vital topic of Safety and Socialising. We’ll explore how to enjoy social activities while staying safe and looking out for our friends and community.

Activity: Safety Scenarios

Step 1: Think, Pair, Share

• Think: Take a moment to think about a situation where socialising could become a safety concern. It could be at a park, at school, or even during a party.
• Pair: Turn to your partner and share your scenario. Discuss how you would handle it and what safety tips you would suggest.
• Share: After a few minutes of discussion, we’ll come back together as a class. Each pair will share their scenario and our ideas for staying safe in those situations.

Step 2: Create a Safety Plan

1. Choose a Social Activity: Can be anything from a school event to a family outing.
2. Identify Potential Risks: What could go wrong?
3. Develop a Safety Strategy: What will you do to avoid or handle these risks?

By combining our ideas, we'll create a class poster filled with safety tips and strategies!

Conclusion

Today's warming-up exercise is not just to get you thinking about safety; it's to empower you to socialise confidently and responsibly. Because when we know how to take care of ourselves and each other, we can truly enjoy our time together.

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Remember: Safety first, fun follows! Let’s get started!