Emergency Contact Information

Safety and Awareness

Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Learning Objectives

Recognize what emergency contact information is
Identify who might be listed as an emergency contact
Understand when to use emergency contact information
Describe where to store emergency contact information (phone, card, fridge)
Recall personal contact information such as name, address, and phone number
Demonstrate how to access and use emergency contact information
Identify safe adults who can help in a situation when help is needed
Explain the importance of sharing personal information only with safe people
Build confidence in knowing what to do if a trusted adult isn’t nearby

Aligned Common Core Standards

Kindergarten
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.2 – Confirm understanding of spoken information
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.6 – Use words and phrases acquired through conversations

Grade 1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.2 – Ask and answer questions about oral information
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.6 – Use grade-appropriate words and phrases

Grade 2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1 – Participate in conversations with peers and adults
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.3 – Ask and answer questions to clarify understanding
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.4 – Recount experiences with appropriate facts and detail

Grade 3
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1 – Engage in collaborative discussions
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.3 – Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.6 – Use grade-appropriate vocabulary

Grade 4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.1 – Engage in collaborative discussions
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.4 – Report on a topic with facts and clear speech
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.6 – Use academic and domain-specific vocabulary

Grade 5
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1 – Participate in discussions, building on others’ ideas
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.4 – Report on a topic with relevant details
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.6 – Use acquired vocabulary in speaking

Grade 6
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1 – Engage effectively in discussions
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.4 – Present ideas with supporting evidence and clarity
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.6 – Use precise vocabulary to express ideas

Grade 7
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1 – Participate in discussions, building on others’ ideas
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.4 – Present claims and findings clearly
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.6 – Use academic vocabulary and clear language

Grade 8
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1 – Engage in discussions with diverse partners
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.4 – Present ideas clearly with relevant detail
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.6 – Use precise vocabulary for effective communication

SMART Goal Ideas Bank

The student will define emergency contact information and give two examples with 80% accuracy by [date].
The student will identify at least three people who could be emergency contacts by [date].
The student will recall their full name, address, and phone number in 3 out of 4 opportunities by [date].
The student will demonstrate how to access their emergency contact information on a phone or paper card in 4 out of 5 role-play trials by [date].
The student will identify appropriate times to use emergency contact information during structured scenarios in 3 out of 4 opportunities by [date].
The student will role-play asking a safe adult for help using their emergency contact information in 4 out of 5 opportunities by [date].
The student will distinguish between safe and unsafe people to share contact information with in 3 out of 4 discussions by [date].
The student will follow 2-step directions to locate and use emergency contact info in structured tasks with 80% accuracy by [date].
The student will answer wh-questions about emergency contact information (who, what, when, where) with 80% accuracy by [date].
The student will express the importance of emergency contact information in a complete sentence or supported format in 3 out of 4 opportunities by [date].