Do I Know You?
Toddlers will internalize and use stranger safety skills when given the opportunity to make multiple connections to concepts. Stories and discussions reinforce this important safety awareness skill.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Safety First
- Learning area: Communication and Language
- Level: EYFS 3-4
Objectives
- Define what a stranger is
- Discuss safety rules about strangers
- Connect story concepts to real-life safety
Materials
- "The Berenstain Bears Learn about Strangers" by Jan Berenstain
- Paper and crayons
Assessment
Observe and note: ability to follow two-step instructions, use of new vocabulary in context, early problem-solving strategies, and sustained shared thinking episodes. Assess against Development Matters age-band expectations. Observe verbal participation, understanding of stranger safety concepts, and ability to connect story to real life.