Learning Objectives
- Students will learn important safety rules for home, road, and school.
- Students will understand why following safety rules keeps us safe.
- Students will know the meaning of traffic light colours.
- Students will be able to tell what to do and what not to do to stay safe.
Let Us Begin!
Have your parents ever told you, "Do not touch the gas stove!" or "Look both ways before crossing the road"? These are safety rules.
Safety rules are instructions that help us stay away from danger and keep us safe. We must follow safety rules at home, on the road, and at school. Let us learn about them!
Safety at Home
Our home is a safe place, but we must still be careful. Here are some important rules:
- Do not play with fire. Never touch matchsticks, candles, or the gas stove. Fire can burn you badly.
- Do not touch electrical switches with wet hands. Water and electricity together can give you a shock.
- Do not play with sharp objects. Knives, scissors, and blades can cut and hurt you.
- Do not climb on high furniture. You may fall and get hurt.
- Do not eat medicines on your own. Always take medicine only when an elder gives it to you.
- Keep the floor dry. A wet floor can make you slip and fall.
Think about it: What would you do if you see a matchbox lying on the floor? You should give it to an elder!
Safety on the Road
Roads have many vehicles moving fast. We must be very careful when we walk or travel on the road.
- Always look both ways -- right, left, then right again -- before crossing the road.
- Use the zebra crossing to cross the road safely.
- Follow the traffic lights:
| Light Colour | What It Means |
|---|
| Red | STOP -- Do not cross or move. |
| Yellow | WAIT -- Get ready, the light is about to change. |
| Green | GO -- You may cross or move carefully. |
- Walk on the footpath. If there is no footpath, walk on the left side of the road.
- Do not play on the road. Play only in parks or playgrounds.
- Do not put your head or hands out of a moving bus, car, or auto-rickshaw.
Think about it: Why should we not run across the road? Because a vehicle may come fast and hit us!
Key Words and Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|
| Safety | Being free from danger or harm |
| Zebra crossing | White lines painted on the road where people can cross safely |
| Traffic light | A signal with red, yellow, and green lights that controls traffic |
| Electric shock | A sudden jolt of electricity that can hurt or kill |
| Footpath | A path beside the road meant for people to walk on |
| Emergency | A sudden dangerous situation that needs quick action |
Safety at School
- Do not run on the stairs. Walk slowly and hold the railing. You may slip and fall.
- Do not push or pull your classmates. Someone may get hurt.
- Do not lean out of windows. You may lose your balance and fall.
- Walk in a line when going to the assembly or playground.
- Do not play with sharp things like compass points or scissors without a teacher's help.
- Drink clean water and eat only fresh food from your tiffin box.
Key Points to Remember
- Safety rules help us stay away from danger and harm.
- At home: Do not play with fire, electricity, or sharp objects.
- On the road: Look both ways, use the zebra crossing, and follow traffic lights.
- Red means STOP, Yellow means WAIT, Green means GO.
- At school: Do not run on stairs, do not push others, walk in a line.
- Always tell an elder if you see something dangerous.
Examples from Daily Life
Example 1: Safety at Home
Aarav saw his little sister trying to touch the iron box. He quickly stopped her and told his mother. The hot iron could have burned her. Aarav followed the safety rule: keep away from hot objects.
Example 2: Safety on the Road
Sita and her father were going to the market. They waited for the traffic light to turn green before crossing the road at the zebra crossing. They followed the road safety rules.
Example 3: Safety at School
During lunch break, Ravi was running on the stairs. He slipped and hurt his knee. His teacher told him to always walk slowly on the stairs and hold the railing.
Practice Questions
A. Fill in the Blanks
- We should cross the road at the .
- A red traffic light means .
- We should not touch electrical switches with hands.
- At school, we should not on the stairs.
- We should not play with objects like knives and scissors.
B. Multiple Choice Questions
- What does a green traffic light mean?
(a) Stop(b) Wait(c) Go(d) Turn back
- Which of these is a safety rule at home?
(a) Play with matchsticks(b) Touch the gas stove(c) Keep away from fire(d) Climb on furniture
- Where should we cross the road?
(a) Anywhere(b) Zebra crossing(c) Behind a bus(d) In the middle
C. Short Answer Questions
- Write two safety rules you should follow at home.
- What do the three colours of a traffic light mean?
- Why should we not run on the stairs at school?
Think and Do -- Fun Activity
Safe or Unsafe? Read each action below. Write "SAFE" or "UNSAFE" in the box next to it. For each unsafe action, write what you should do instead.
| Action | Safe / Unsafe | What should you do instead? |
|---|
| Playing with matchsticks | | |
| Crossing at the zebra crossing | | |
| Running on the stairs | | |
| Walking on the footpath | | |
| Touching a switch with wet hands | | |
| Wearing a seatbelt in a car | | |