| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Health and social care |
| What topic | Protective strategies |
| What length (min) | 60 |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| Class size | 6 |
| What curriculum | Australian |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Protective Strategies
Health and Social Care
Reception / Kindergarten
6 students
60 minutes
This lesson aligns with the Australian National Curriculum for Health and Physical Education focusing on personal safety, cooperation, and active engagement.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Protective Strategies | 10 | Introduce the concept of protective strategies. Discuss what personal safety means and why it's important. |
| 2 | Group Activity Preparation | 10 | Divide students into pairs. Hand out printable cards and explain the task they will work on together. |
| 3 | Group Task | 15 | Students work in pairs to discuss and fill in the printable cards based on the topic. Provide support as needed. |
| 4 | Break and Physical Activity | 10 | Engage students in a fun physical activity (e.g., Simon Says or a simple obstacle course) to refresh their minds and bodies. |
| 5 | Collecting Cards | 10 | Collect the printable cards or randomly check what students have filled in. Encourage students as you gather their responses. |
| 6 | Review and Conclusion | 5 | Recap what was learned about protective strategies. Offer positive reinforcement and discuss any questions or thoughts students may have. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to talk about something very important: protective strategies. Can anyone tell me what they think personal safety means? That's right! Personal safety means keeping ourselves safe from harm and making smart choices to protect ourselves. Why do you think it's important to stay safe? Yes, it helps us feel secure and happy!
Now, I want you to think about some ways we can stay safe every day. Let's list a few together."
"Now, let's get ready for a fun activity! I'm going to divide you into pairs. Each pair will receive a printable card and some colorful markers. Your task is to think about the different protective strategies we just talked about. You will write or draw on the card ways to stay safe in different situations. Remember, you can be as creative as you like! I'm going to hand out the cards now. Work together in your pairs, and I will be here if you need any help."
"Okay, partners, it's time to start working on your cards! Think about situations like crossing the street, riding a bike, or talking to strangers. What are some things we should do to stay safe in those situations? Talk to each other and fill in your cards with your ideas. You have 15 minutes, and I will come around to help if you have any questions. Let’s get started!"
"Fantastic job, everyone! Let’s take a quick break and have some fun with a physical activity! We’re going to play 'Simon Says.' When I say, 'Simon says touch your toes,' you touch your toes. If I don't start with 'Simon says,' and you do it, then you have to sit down for this round. Let's see how many of us can keep playing! Ready? Here we go!"
"Wow, you all did such an amazing job with the physical activity! Now, let’s gather back in our seats. I’d like to collect your printable cards. I will come around and check what you've filled in. I am so excited to see all your ideas! As I collect them, I want to hear you all share one thing you wrote on your card. Don’t be shy! Your ideas are great!"
"Alright, friends, let’s wrap up today’s lesson. We learned that protective strategies are all about keeping ourselves safe. Can anyone share one thing they learned today? That's wonderful! I am so proud of each of you for sharing and participating. Always remember, it's important to talk about safety and to use the strategies we discussed. Before we finish, if you have any questions or if you want to share any last thoughts, now is the time!
Great job today! Remember, I will be giving you a worksheet about protective strategies to complete at home. Have a fantastic day, everyone!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A smiling classroom with students} | - Introduction to protective strategies |
| - Importance of personal safety | ||
| - Feeling secure and happy | ||
| - Discuss ways to stay safe daily | ||
| 2 | {Image: Students working in pairs} | - Group activity preparation |
| - Divide into pairs | ||
| - Use printable cards and colourful markers | ||
| - Creative ways to express protective strategies | ||
| 3 | {Image: Students brainstorming ideas} | - Group task introduction |
| - Think of safe actions for specific situations | ||
| - Situations: crossing the street, riding a bike, talking to strangers | ||
| - Collaborate and fill in the cards | ||
| 4 | {Image: Students playing ‘Simon Says’} | - Break for physical activity |
| - Game: 'Simon Says' | ||
| - Rules of the game | ||
| - Fun way to engage and energize | ||
| 5 | {Image: Teacher collecting cards} | - Collecting cards and sharing ideas |
| - Review of protective strategies discussed | ||
| - Encourage sharing and participation | ||
| - Announcement of worksheet for home |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does personal safety mean? | |
| Why is it important to stay safe? | |
| Can you list some protective strategies for crossing the street? | |
| What should we do when riding a bike to stay safe? | |
| How can we protect ourselves when talking to strangers? | |
| What are some ways to stay safe at home? | |
| Can you think of a situation where you have to use protective strategies? | |
| Why is it important to share ideas about safety with others? | |
| How did the physical activity help us remember protective strategies? | |
| What is one thing you learned about protective strategies today? |
Let's stretch our arms and legs,
Feel the sunshine on our pegs.
Stand up tall, reach for the sky,
Take a deep breath, let out a sigh.
Now let's hop like a bouncy kangaroo,
One, two, three, how about two?
Wiggle your fingers, shake your feet,
Dancing around is oh so sweet!
Touch your toes, then twist and bend,
Moving our bodies, it's a fun trend.
March in place, lift your knees high,
Let's keep active, oh my, oh my!
Jump like a frog, so quick and spry,
Spin around, give it a try!
Clap your hands and stomp your feet,
Let’s all move to the rhythmic beat.
Now balance on one foot, hold it still,
Can you do it? You’ve got the skill!
Stretch to the left, then to the right,
Let’s keep our bodies feeling just right.
In this game, we laugh and play,
Keeping fit, the healthy way.
So stand up tall, let’s all unite,
With these fun exercises, we’ll feel just right!