Safe & Supported: Child Protection Observation and Helper Activities

Help children recognize trusted adults and understand when to ask for help while equipping educators with practical tools for documenting child safety concerns. This 7-page printable child safety toolkit combines confidential observation forms with engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage children to identify trusted grown-ups, communicate their needs, and seek support in everyday situations. Designed for preschool teachers, childcare providers, early childhood educators, and childcare center staff, this resource promotes supportive conversations, responsible documentation, and a safe learning environment. What's included: - Find a Helper Maze: A child-friendly maze where children trace a path to a trusted teacher, reinforcing that asking a safe adult for help is encouraged. - Observation and Concern Notes: A confidential documentation form for recording objective observations, children's exact words, visible physical signs, changes in behavior, and relevant circumstances. - Response and Notification Record: Dedicated sections for documenting immediate support, individuals or agencies notified, reporting details, and next steps. - Choose a Helper Sorting Activity: Printable sorting cards that encourage children to identify appropriate trusted adults in common situations, including feeling hurt, needing comfort, feeling sick, or asking for assistance. - Asking for Help Discussion Prompts: Simple conversation starters that help children practice requesting assistance and recognizing that adults are responsible for keeping them safe. Perfect for: Preschool classrooms, childcare centers, child safety activities, educator documentation, staff training, and supervised small-group discussions. The resource promotes a calm, supportive approach to child safety. Its observation forms emphasize recording facts without diagnosing, investigating, or making assumptions about suspected abuse or neglect. Educators should follow applicable reporting requirements and program procedures; these forms do not replace mandatory reporting documents.