Lesson planHands Off, Sockets!
Learn what electricity does, why it can be dangerous, and three simple rules to stay safe.
Lesson planLearn what electricity does, why it can be dangerous, and three simple rules to stay safe.
Join Wilfred Walrus and Wayne the Worm as they discover the amazing things electricity does – and learn what happens when Wayne gets a little too curious about a plug socket!
Children will love singing along to “Plugs, Plugs, Plugs!” and picking up the three big safety rules.
Encourage the children to join in with the song and repeat the safety rules as they hear them.
After watching the video, ask the children to think about all the things electricity helps us do.
Prompt questions: What did Wayne say electricity makes shine? What does electricity help us listen to? Can you think of something in your home that uses electricity?
Collect answers and celebrate all ideas. Help children see that electricity is all around us – it’s amazing, but we need to respect it!
Rule 1: No poking sockets Wayne thought the socket looked like a tiny face – but only plugs go in sockets! Not fingers, not toys, not anything else.
Rule 2: No water near plugs Electricity and water can mix in a dangerous way. We always make sure our hands are dry!
Rule 3: Always ask a grown-up If you’re not sure, you stop, step back, and ask a grown-up. That’s the safest thing to do!
Try a fun call-and-response: Teacher: “What do we do if we’re not sure?” Children: “Stop, step back, and ask a grown-up!”
As a class, go through the presentation and ask the children whether each scenario is safe or not safe.
Replay the song section of the video (or sing it together from memory).
Encourage actions and movement – children could wag their finger for “don’t be a fool”, shake their head for “not for play”, and point to a grown-up for “ask a grown-up!”
Repetition through song helps the safety messages stick in the children's memory.
Bring the group together and recap the three safety rules one more time.
Ask can anyone tell me one thing they will remember about staying safe around electricity?
Ready for school, home, and everywhere in between!
