Safe vs. Unsafe Situations

This worksheet helps students in Grades 2, 3, and 4 build personal safety awareness, responsible decision-making, and critical thinking through realistic real-life scenarios. Students read short situations involving school, peers, public spaces, and online interactions, then decide whether each example is safe or unsafe, strengthening boundaries, risk recognition, and communication skills.

Learning Goals

• Personal Safety Awareness (Grades 2-4) – Students learn to identify safe versus unsafe situations in everyday settings.
• Recognizing Warning Signs – Reinforces awareness of risky behaviors, unsafe secrets, and inappropriate interactions.
• Responsible Decision-Making – Encourages thoughtful choices that protect personal well-being.
• Digital & Social Awareness – Introduces online safety concepts and peer pressure scenarios in age-appropriate ways.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators with child safety and SEL standards in mind.
• Clear, Accessible Format – Simple “safe or unsafe” structure supports all learners.
• Flexible Use – Works well for health lessons, SEL instruction, counseling sessions, or morning work.
• Encourages Help-Seeking – Reinforces the role of trusted adults and clear communication.

This printable worksheet empowers students to think critically about safety, boundaries, and decision-making in both real-world and digital environments. By practicing how to recognize unsafe situations, identify warning signs, and seek help, learners build confidence and protective skills that support lifelong well-being. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this no-prep activity strengthens safety awareness, emotional understanding, and responsible choices.

This worksheet is part of our recognizing unsafe or unhealthy social interactions worksheets collection.