🛡️ Part 1: What Are Protective Behaviours?

1. What do you think protective behaviours are? Write your definition below:

2. Circle the examples that show protective behaviours:

Wearing a helmet when riding a bike

Saying no to a stranger who asks you to come with them

Running across a busy road without looking

Telling a trusted adult if something makes you uncomfortable

Sharing your password with friends

Looking both ways before crossing the street

🏠 Part 2: Trusted Adults and Safe Places

3. List three trusted adults you could ask for help:

a) _________________________

b) _________________________

c) _________________________

4. List three safe places where you could go for help:

a) _________________________

b) _________________________

c) _________________________

5. Match the situation with the best protective behaviour:

1. A stranger offers you lollies

2. You feel unsafe at the park

3. Someone asks for your address online

4. You're crossing a busy road

A. Don't share personal information

B. Say "No thank you" and walk away

C. Find a trusted adult immediately

D. Stop, look and listen before crossing

💭 Part 3: Scenarios and Reflection

6. Read this scenario and answer the questions:

Sarah is walking home from school when a person in a car stops and asks her for directions to the nearest shop. The person seems friendly but Sarah doesn't know them.

What should Sarah do? Circle the best answer:

Get closer to the car to help give directions

Stay where she is and point in the direction of the shop

Say "I don't know" and keep walking to a safe place

Get in the car to show them the way

7. Why is this the best choice?

8. Think of a time when you used a protective behaviour. Draw or write about it below:

🌟 Part 4: Safety Messages

9. Complete these important safety messages:

a) It's okay to say _______ if something doesn't feel right.

b) I have the right to feel _______ and protected.

c) If I need help, I can talk to a _______ adult.

d) My body belongs to _______ and I can make choices to protect myself.

10. Why are protective behaviours important? Write three reasons:

11. What is one new protective behaviour you want to practise? How will you remember to use it?

Protective Behaviours Introduction

Protective Behaviours Introduction

🛡️ Part 1: What Are Protective Behaviours?

🏠 Part 2: Trusted Adults and Safe Places

💭 Part 3: Scenarios and Reflection

🌟 Part 4: Safety Messages

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