Teaching October Safety in Elementary
October is a fun and festive month, but it also comes with a unique set of safety concerns for students. Whether it is navigating dark streets, handling unfamiliar treats, dressing safely in costumes, or remembering school behavior expectations during all the excitement, October is the perfect time to review safety in a meaningful way.
As school counselors, we often face tight schedules and limited prep time. That is why I created the October Safety Bundle, a ready-to-use set of engaging, student friendly lessons and activities that help you teach safety concepts with ease and confidence.
Here is what is inside and how each piece supports your students in making safe choices throughout the month.
October Safety Classroom Lesson
This no-prep Google Slides™ lesson is an excellent way to introduce or revisit safety expectations with students in grades K through 3. It is ideal for use during Red Ribbon Week or anytime you need a seasonal safety refresher.
Students explore 20 real-world safety scenarios and decide whether each one is a "Safe or Scary Choice." Along the way, they build awareness and practice decision-making around topics such as:
Stranger safety
Traffic and pedestrian safety
Safe treats and food safety
Clothing and costume safety
Nighttime safety
Use it as a complete lesson or break it into smaller mini-lessons throughout October.
Color by October Safety Activities
These nine printable coloring pages combine creativity and safety education in one easy to use format. Each page uses a color-by-code system where students identify safe and unsafe choices.
These printables are perfect for:
Early finishers
Sub plans
Small groups or individual counseling
Classroom drop-offs during Red Ribbon Week
They require zero prep and give students a calming activity that still reinforces key safety messages.
October Safety Game Show
Wrap up your safety unit or kick things off with this interactive quiz style game. Available in PowerPoint and Google Slides formats, the game includes 25 multiple choice questions across five important safety categories:
Stranger Safety
Nighttime Safety
Treats and Food Safety
Clothing and Costume Safety
Traffic and Walking Safety
This game is best suited for grades 2 through 5 and works great for:
Whole class lessons
Counseling groups
Grade-level safety challenges
Classroom competitions
It is high-energy, interactive, and packed with meaningful questions that help students think critically about safety.
Why the October Safety Bundle Works
This bundle was designed to save you time while giving your students everything they need to stay safe during the month of October. Each resource supports the others, allowing you to build a complete safety unit with zero prep.
You can start with the slideshow lesson to build awareness, reinforce concepts with the color-by-code pages, and wrap up with the game show for review. Whether you are working with classrooms, small groups, or individual students, these tools help you make the most of your time and impact.
Ready to Grab the Bundle?
You can find the October Safety Bundle here:
👉 October Safety Bundle on TPT
Each item is available individually, but the bundle gives you the best value and a cohesive safety plan for the entire month.
If you are looking for an engaging and easy way to teach October safety, this bundle has everything you need to make it happen.
