Caution, Danger, & Prohibited Signs

Safety and Awareness

Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Learning Objectives

Recognize and categorize caution, danger, and prohibited signs
Understand the color and symbol cues used in different types of safety signs
Identify real-world examples of environments where each type of sign might be found
Describe appropriate actions to take when seeing a caution, danger, or prohibited sign
Explain the importance of following safety signs to prevent harm
Demonstrate how to ask a trusted adult or authority figure if unsure about a safety rule

Aligned Common Core Standards

Kindergarten
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations about safety and signs
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.2 – Confirm understanding by asking and answering questions about signs
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.6 – Use vocabulary related to safety and rules

Grade 1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 – Engage in discussions about visual signs and their meanings
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.2 – Ask and answer questions about safety signs and their purpose
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.6 – Use acquired words related to rules and responsibilities

Grade 2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.2 – Recount and explain the purpose of safety signs in school and the community
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.6 – Use domain-specific vocabulary related to safety and rules

Grade 3
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.2 – Determine the main ideas of media presentations about safety signs
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.6 – Use vocabulary about hazard and warning signs in appropriate contexts

Grade 4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.2 – Paraphrase and explain visual safety warnings from real-life scenarios
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.6 – Use academic and subject-specific vocabulary related to health and safety

Grades 5–8
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.2–8.2 – Summarize and interpret information presented in diverse media formats
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.6–8.6 – Use grade-appropriate academic and safety-related vocabulary accurately

SMART Goal Ideas Bank

The student will identify and categorize at least three types of safety signs (caution, danger, prohibited) with 80% accuracy in structured tasks by [date].
The student will describe the meaning of five real-world safety signs and explain the expected behavior using complete sentences by [date].
The student will match caution, danger, and prohibited signs to scenarios and appropriate responses with 90% accuracy in 4 out of 5 sessions by [date].
The student will ask clarifying questions about unfamiliar safety rules or signs in a role-play scenario with minimal prompting by [date].
The student will use visual supports to explain the importance of following specific safety signs in school and public places with 80% accuracy by [date].
The student will demonstrate understanding of symbol-based safety signs by choosing correct responses in interactive learning activities with 90% accuracy by [date].