FREE! Early Years Whats Should I Do? Lesson Plan – Staying Safe (PDF)

Help little learners explore what it means to feel safe, speak up, and ask for help with this beautifully designed Early Years lesson plan, created to complement our What Should I Do? storybook.

Through gentle discussion, storytelling, play, and creativity, children learn to recognise safe and unsafe feelings, identify trusted adults, and build confidence in using their voices. The lesson supports early emotional literacy and protective behaviours in a nurturing, way — reminding children they are brave and cared for.

Perfect for preschools and early learning centres this plan has been aligned with the Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

✨ Includes:

• Step-by-step lesson outline (30–40 mins)
• Hands-on activities like “My Circle of Safety”
• Discussion and role play prompts
• Printable home connection note
• EYLF outcome links for easy planning

🎯 Learning Focus:

• Personal safety and protective behaviours
• Emotional awareness and wellbeing
• Communication and help-seeking skills
• Confidence and identity

Empower children to recognise their feelings, trust their instincts, and remember: “I am brave. I can ask for help."