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The Got 2B Safe! Awards Program recognizes those teachers with the greatest commitment to teaching child safety. Since 2005, nearly 4,000 teachers from across the country have submitted essays and lesson plans on how they implement the Got 2B Safe! Four Rules of Safety into their classrooms. To date, 20 Grand Prize winners and nearly 400 first prize winners have been recognized. Grand prize winners receive full classroom makeovers, while other winners receive gift certificates for school supplies. Learn about their stories below.
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Jessica Beamon
Rockledge Elementary, MD
I'd come up with a character who would teach the students about safety through rhythm and rhyme:
I’m Safety Sam and I’m here to say,
That being safe is the only way.
To grow into the best person you can be,
You’ve gotta live your life thinking sa-fe-ly.
“But please,” you ask, “Can you tell me how?”
Just follow these rules that I’m telling you now:
Rule Number One is simple you see,
before you go with anyone, who is not family,
Check first with your parents or guardians,
Doesn’t matter where,
Doesn’t matter when.
Even if it is a relative or a friend.
Rule Number Two is safe and fun.
You must travel in twos,
And never as one.
It isn’t safe to be alone,
So before you leave,
Just pick up that phone.
A friend will be there,
You can count on that,
And if they can’t,
Just stay where you’re at.
Rule Number Three, is about one’s place,
To never invade your personal space.
You have the right to say,
“Please stay out of my comfort zone,” or
“I really would like it if you left me alone.”
Rule Number Four, is all about trust,
If it doesn’t feel right,
Telling someone’s a must!
A trusted adult will help you out,
It’s never your fault,
Just tell them about
Anyone or anything
Don’t be in doubt.
If you follow these rules,
I can promise one thing,Y
ou’ll be happy with the peace and comfort safety brings.
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