The ABCs of Survival: Safety Tips for Every Kid

Enjoyable Learning ^ | 6/29/2023 | EaglesNestHome

[EaglesNestHome]

I am currently posting free excerpts from The ABCs of Survival: Safety Tips for Every Kid, Including Students with Special Needs (ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and More) (Educational Elephant’s Guide), at https://enjoyablelearning.substack.com.

[EaglesNestHome]

"Sadly, bad things happen. This book teaches kids, and those who care for them, how to plan ahead; Proverbs 6:6 says to be wise like the ant, and prepare for difficult and dangerous times. In Matthew 25, Jesus called the unprepared foolish for letting lamps go out. What would happen without electricity? How could families survive in an emergency without water? Food? Medicine? Although it is wise to prepare, survival planning can easily become expensive, confusing and overwhelming. This may cause a helpless feeling. Don't give up! Sometimes, less is more. Keep things simple at first. Begin by learning the ABCs of Survival. Students who homeschool, attend a private school, or go to public school can pair this book with health, safety and outdoor education curriculum. Adults and kids can enjoy this book together to learn basic survival and outdoor skills... D is for Danger— Dangerous Things, People and Animals! D is for Dangerous Things! How do you stay safe, in dangerous situations? Remember this rule: If you don't know what something is, or what it does, don't touch! Ask an adult, to make sure if it is safe.

Also, always follow other safety rules. Protect your brain—Always wear a helmet for activities such as bike riding, sledding, skateboarding, snowboarding, and roller skating.

Don't follow bad examples. Just because another person does something, does not make it right—or safe! Make sure you have responsible adult supervision for outside activities.

What can you do if you find a gun, lighter, or matches? Don’t touch; find an adult immediately!

With adult supervision, practice using smaller or toy versions of dangerous objects. Act out what to do safely.

D is for Dangerous People! The Educational Elephant says: “Be safe. Don’t talk to strangers!”

You can’t tell by looking at people if they are safe or dangerous. Even so, you don’t have to be afraid. Learn what to do.

First, ask your parents or caregiver before you talk to strangers. Do not get close to strangers. Strange adults and older teens should not be asking kids for help. Ask your parent or caregiver if it is okay before going with anyone or into anyone's home or car. Check with your parent or caregiver before you accept any gifts from anyone--even from someone you know.

Defend yourself if you are attacked. If someone tries to grab you, scream “Stranger!” or “You're not my Dad/Mom!” You could also yell, “Help! I do not know this person!”

Whatever happens, remember: do whatever you have to and get away from danger. Always tell your parents or caregiver, if something makes you feel uncomfortable.

Be wise, and survive! However, if you are lost, alone, or in danger, you may need to get help from a stranger. Seek out someone safe, using your best judgment.

How can you tell if someone is safe? Look for a police officer, fireman, or a security officer. It is their job to keep people safe. If you can't find them, look for a store manager, teacher, or a mom with happy-looking kids. Ask a safe person for help.

D is for Dangerous Animals! Identify and stay away from dangerous, wild animals in your area. Strange pets may also be dangerous. The neighborhood dog may look friendly--but always ask permission first before you pet. (This is also polite, as working dogs should not be distracted.)

Remember: Never run from a dog. Stand still, like a tree or a log.

Stay alert when you are in the woods. Step carefully in snaky areas! Most snakes are harmless but it is hard to tell many of the dangerous snakes from the safe ones. Stay away!

Some wild animals, such as squirrels and skunks, look very cute—but watch out! Squirrels bite and skunks stink!

You don't need to be afraid. Just be careful. Most animals fear you more than you fear them.

Study Resources for Advanced Survival in the back of this book and learn more about how to stay safe from dangerous things, people and animals."--https://enjoyablelearning.substack.com/p/d-is-for-danger

Contents of ABCs of Survival: • An Introduction to ABCs of Survival • A is for ACT--(Attitude, Calm, Think)—and Active Attack • B is for Bug-out Bag • C is for Cleaning Climbing and Clothing • D is for Danger—Dangerous Things, People and Animals • E is for Eek—Earthquake and Electricity • F is for Fire, First Aid, Flood, and Food • G is for God • H is for Hurricane, Hygiene, Hyperthermia, and Hypothermia • I is for Ill • J is for Jesus • K is Kites and Knots • L is for Lightning and Lost • M is for Meals and Music • N is for Nesting Nine-One-One and NO • O is for Obey • P is for Plan, Poison and Prepper • Q is for Quick Action • R is for Remember • S is for Scrapbook, Snowstorm, and Stop • T is for Think--Tornado, Travel and Tsunami • U is for Under the Smoke • V is for Vacation and Vitamin • W is for Water and Wool • X is for eXit • Y is for Yes, I can • Z is for Zones • Bonus Survival Skills—adult direction and supervision only • Resources for Advanced Survival

[Miami Rebel]

Thanks for posting!

As parents of a special needs adult, my wife and I have taught him many of these lessons from childhood, but it’s good to see them compiled in a comprehensive way.

[Boogieman]

Here’s one for you, you can use it for free:

* Don’t trust any adult over 30 with pink, purple, or blue hair

[Huskrrrr]

If a stranger asks if you’re with someone, tell them you’re with your Father, on leave from the Marines.

[EaglesNestHome]

Ha - good one! I am definitely waaaay over that age, but I know a few folks older than me with purple hair, that I would trust. So, I guess one can find exceptions to every rule. The old saying, “You can’t tell a book by its cover,” holds true.

[EaglesNestHome]

Thank you! I did my best to simplify and condense the information, also, to make it as memorable - and fun - as possible. Summer can provide many opportune moments to practice safety skills, also.

[EaglesNestHome]

Yes, but younger children need to keep things simple and easy to remember: Don’t talk to strangers. Run away if you can. Defend yourself if you are attacked.
If you are in danger, ACT right away—move!

A is also for Active Attack. ACT right away to survive an active attack.

If a person threatens you:
1. Run, if you can.
2. If you can’t run, hide.
3. If you can’t hide, FIGHT!
4. Do whatever you have to do to get away from an attack.
5. Find a trusted adult; tell them everything you can remember.

[DesertRhino]

Safety Uber Alles!

For God’s sake, enough of this idiotic safety cult. We need to get back to free range kids, end this helicopter parent crap and quit filling our kids to the brim with terror about everyone and everything.

Bugs the hell out of me when I make a small transaction at the store or wherever and the clerk wishes me “have a safe day!”, or “be careful”, or “be safe”. Hell last time I went to the doctor’s office they asked me if I felt safe at home.

Idiots. Lunacy....

[EaglesNestHome]

I agree with free range parenting, as much as possible, and government (nanny-statism) makes a poor parent. Part of raising responsible kids, however, includes helping them learn skills to survive in a dangerous world. Competent kids don’t fear challenges.

[DesertRhino]

I wasn’t competent when we got cut loose every morning.
I think I’m going to invest in bubble wrap stock.

[EaglesNestHome]

Sorry to hear that. It’s never too late...no one is too old to learn, and help others also.
In our coastal area, we have to “have an emergency plan.” (I call these unpredictable events “hurrications.”) In our plan, we consider the needs of our weakest family member.
Think about what you may need for possible emergencies in your area. Will weather conditions be cold, hot, dry, wet? Severe storms can bring down power lines. If stores are closed in an emergency, what will you do? If someone in your family has special health needs, remember to buy and pack extra supplies and medicines.