What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Welcome to part 3 of a five-class series focused on safety with strangers and tricky people. It is highly recommended that your learner take these classes in sequential order, as each class builds upon the knowledge gained in the previous ones. I designed the one-time classes to offer flexibility in learners' schedules and allow you to pace the content as you see fit. To accommodate different preferences, I have structured the content in two formats. The first format is "camp-style" or multi-day, with scheduled sections available. You can find the class schedule and sign up here: https://outschool.com/classes/super-safety-camp-strangers-and-tricky-people-and-being-the-boss-of-my-body-bu9zPfb7?usid=VbdChdTp&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Additionally, I have created a FLEX-style course that is self-paced, featuring prerecorded lessons. There are no live classes for this format. You can access the FLEX course here: https://outschool.com/classes/safety-strangers-and-tricky-people-io1xxgIh?usid=VbdChdTp&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link In this five-class series, learners will explore information and scenarios to enhance their awareness and understanding of safety with strangers and tricky people. PART 3: Detective Time - Tricky People Tricks In this week's class, we will delve into various tricks that tricky people, who are strangers, may employ to harm or endanger children. Some clues and skills that detectives will learn include: -Understanding that even if a stranger knows their name, they are still considered a stranger unless their trusted adult says otherwise. -Recognizing that safe strangers never ask kids to go with them without their trusted adult present. -Encouraging learners to seek their trusted adult's assistance if a stranger asks them for help. -Emphasizing that safe strangers should not offer things to kids, such as candy or toys, without consulting a trusted adult first. We should not even go to see what they have to offer. After the class, learners will receive printable "tricky people detective notebooks." These notebooks can be used for the remainder of the series in this class. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please read my class description thoroughly to understand how I approach this topic and the specifics discussed.
I take great care in making the topic fun and not scary. Empowering my learners to understand that we prepare for safety in a variety of areas in life "just in case".
There will be no discussion of inappropriate touching of private parts--rather a guide for parents to discuss these things as they see fit in their own way (see the link provided in the class description).
In this series, I discuss touching in a basic way (kiss, hug, sitting too close, touching leg, sitting on someone's lap, and tickling). I highly encourage trusted adults to follow up this class with a conversation about the possibility of tricky people being people they know. This series opens the door for you to have a chat with your learner(s) about appropriate physical touch.
Supply List
I will provide you with an awesome printable booklet to review with your learner.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
National Center For Exploited and Missing Children
https://www.missingkids.org/education/kidsmartz
The American Academy of Pediatrics
Safely Ever After
https://safelyeverafter.com/prevention/
RAINN
https://www.rainn.org/articles/talking-your-kids-about-sexual-assault
Guidelines for talking with your kids about their bodies:
https://www.heysigmund.com/body-safety-empowering-kids-stay-safe-safe-jayneen-sanders/
https://www.consentparenting.com/
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Ferris State University
I have taught over 1300 learners in a live lesson format on this topic and have over 290 reviews (see reviews here: https://outschool.com/classes/staying-safe-strangers-and-tricky-people-part-1-ylPdOl8l?usid=VbdChdTp&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link)
I have a degree in elementary education and have been working with kids through teaching, coaching, and childcare for over 15 years. I have extensive experience and expertise working with ESL learners. Also, I am raising four children of my own ( ages infant, 3, 7 & 11). I am often inspired to create classes that cover subjects I find important in my own parenting journey. I am a lifelong learner and an avid reader. To support my curriculum development I dedicate significant time to reading, listening, and learning about the most current research on child development, teaching, safety, and parenting.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
3-7 learners per class