play it safe

Play it SafeBy: Amanda Scott

Click a picture to learn how to stay safe.

Playing it Safe on Halloween• See and be seen• Watch out for cars and other traffic• Make sure your costume does not make it hard for you

to see.• Wear or carry something that glows in the dark• Don’t trip• Don’t go alone• Look over treats before eating them

Can you play it safe on Halloween?

Choose which one you think would be safe.When crossing the road should you:A. Look both ways before crossing

B. Continue walking and cross the road

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Playing it Safe in the Kitchen• Have an adult around to assist you when cooking• Wear an apron to keep clothes clean (or an old shirt)• Avoid baggy clothes that can catch fire• Always wash hands and keep cooking area clean• Use oven mitts when touching something hot

Can you play it safe in the kitchen?

Choose which one you think would be safeBefore you start cooking in the kitchen, what should you do?A. Turn on the stove

B. Ask an adult to assist you

Playing it Safe with Dogs• Watch out for dog’s that bite• Not all dogs are safe• Don’t tease dogs• Only play if given permission• Give the dog space• Move slow• Ask a grown up to watch you

Can you play it safe with dogs?

Choose which one you think would be safe.All dogs are safe?

A. True

B. False

Playing it Safe with Fire• Fire moves very fast• A small flame can turn into a much bigger flame• DO NOT PLAY WITH FIRE• Save the fire for birthday candles and roasting

marshmallows• Never use fire without an adult• If there is an unexpected fire, always call 911

Can you play it safe with fire?Choose witch one you think would be safe.

When lighting a candle, you should:

A. Always ask an adult to help you

B. Do it yourself

How to play it Safe during and Emergency• Always call for help first• If no one is around dial 911 immediately • Tell operator your name and your location• Explain what happened• Follow operators instructions• Stay on the line until someone arrives

Can you play it safe during an emergency?

Choose which one you think would be safe.Incase of an emergency, what is the first thing you need to do?

A. Run around scared

B. Yell for help

Playing it Safe riding a Bike• Always wear your helmet• Make sure your bike is the right size for you• Have an adult check your bike to make sure

everything is working properly• Be seen, and be safe• Don’t wear baggy clothes that could get caught on

your bike• Only ride where your parents allow you to ride• Follow the rules of the road

Can you play it safe riding a bike?

Choose which one you think would be safeShould you wear a helmet even if you are just riding your bike in your driveway?

A. Yes

B. No

Playing it Safe while Swimming• Always have an adult watch while you are in the pool• Obey pool rules• Never swim alone• Walk slow in pool area, never run• Don’t push or jump on others• Don’t chew or eat gum while you swim• If you cant swim, make sure to use some kind of

flotation device

Can you play it safe while swimming?

Choose which one you think is safeYour friend wants to run and chase you around the pool, what should you do?

A. Run around the pool with your friend

B. Tell your friend that it is not safe to run around the pool

Playing it Safe during Thunderstorms• Understand what is happening• Know how to stay safe• Get inside right away• Stay away from bodies of water• Find a way to keep yourself calm• Wait for the sun to come out

Can you play it safe during a thunderstorm?

Choose which one you think is safe.When it starts raining outside, you should:

A. Stay outside and play until you are told to come inside

B. Go inside until it stops raining

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