Safety at Home, on the Road and at School: Class 2 Study Guide
Knowing safety rules helps us avoid accidents. Knowing where to get help makes us confident.
Accidents can happen at home, on the road or at school, but many can be avoided with simple rules. At home, do not play with fire, matches, sharp knives or electrical sockets. Keep medicines out of reach of small children. Never open the door to strangers, and always tell an adult where you are going.
On the road, look, listen and think. Cross at a zebra crossing, walk on the footpath, hold an adult's hand and follow traffic lights. Red means stop, yellow means get ready and green means go.
Road safety
| Light or sign | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Stop | Stand still and wait |
| Yellow | Get ready | Prepare, do not start |
| Green | Go | Look both ways and cross |
| Zebra crossing | Safe place to cross | Cross when traffic stops |
Safety at school and play
Walk in corridors and do not push on stairs. Use playground equipment correctly and take turns. Keep bags tidy so no one trips. If you are lost, stay where you are and ask a teacher or a police officer for help. Never go with a stranger, even if they say they know your parents.
Do not panic.
Stay in one place.
A teacher, a police officer or a shopkeeper.
Know your parent's number.
Getting help
Learn the number of a trusted adult by heart. In India, 112 is the national emergency number. 100 is for the police, 101 for the fire brigade and 102 for an ambulance. Use these numbers only in real emergencies. Community helpers such as doctors, police officers and firefighters are there to help us.
Worked examples and common mistakes
Example: What do you do if a stranger offers sweets? Say no, move away and tell a trusted adult. Example: Is it safe to cross a road on a red light? No. Common mistakes: running across a road because a friend is on the other side, and thinking safety rules are only for little children. Everyone follows them, including adults.
Check your understanding: model answers
1. Get ready to stop or to go; do not cross yet. 2. Example: a teacher, a police officer and a parent or neighbour you know well. 3. A match can start a fire that can burn people and homes.
✨ Key Takeaways
- Follow safety rules at home, on the road and at school.
- Red means stop; green means go.
- If you are lost, stay and ask a safe adult.
- 112 is the national emergency number.
💬 Questions for Discussion & Reflection
- What does a yellow light mean?
- Name three safe adults you can ask for help.
- Why should we not play with matches?