A thumb tack is safe when it is used to stick paper onto a bulletin board, but could be dangerous if a very young child stuck their finger with it. A drinking glass is safe to drink from, but dangerous when it breaks and somebody steps on it with bare feet. Identify dangers from which young children need to be protected. Discuss the need to protect young children from things that are unsafe. Children should accept food or drinks or medicine only from adults they trust.
Students identify safe and dangerous items.
Have students complete the student page. Reflect, summarize and discuss. Ask students to explain why they marked the items on the student page as they did. Some items are safe, and some are dangerous. Some items may be both dangerous and safe, depending on how they are used.