How I Can Help Keep it Safe At Home

In Conscious Discipline, we say that the adult’s job is to keep the class or home safe, while the child’s job is to help keep it safe. Being helpful creates a sense of purpose, accomplishment and wellbeing that is especially important during these uncertain times.

This printable resource lists several ways that young children can contribute to safety and help the home run smoothly as families stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Age

• 3 and up

Helps with

• Safety
• Sense of purpose and accomplishment
• Self-esteem
• Overall wellbeing

Use

• For families to encourage safety and helpfulness in the home during COVID-19

Format

• Single-sided printout

Materials

• Printed “I Can Help Keep It Safe at Home”
• Tape, magnet or other material to post the printable

Related Resources

• Handwashing Visual Procedures (English and Spanish)
• Handwashing Songs
• Coronavirus Is a Big Word Social Story
• Story Hand: Soothe Children’s Stress About COVID-19

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