Using technology safely — Technology, 4–6 years
Safe use means noticing dangers, protecting our bodies and asking for help when a device or situation is not clear.
Safe use means stopping to check
Technology can help us, but it can also be hot, sharp, heavy, loud or connected to electricity. Safe use means looking first, keeping hands and body in the right place, and following the agreed rule. If we are unsure, we stop and ask a trusted adult.
Why do safety rules exist?
Safety rules come from real ways people can get hurt or damage something. Keeping water away from plugs lowers the chance of electric danger; waiting for an adult near a hot cooker protects skin. A rule is useful when we understand the danger it is meant to prevent.
Using a tablet safely
We want to watch a short story on a tablet. First, we sit down and keep the tablet away from water. Next, we ask before downloading or buying anything. We hold it with clean, dry hands and stop if it becomes hot or a strange message appears. Then we tell an adult.
Being curious is not wrong
A child may touch a switch or open a device because they want to learn how it works. That curiosity makes sense, but touching inside, pulling a cable or guessing a password can cause harm or trouble. The safe choice is to look from outside and ask an adult to show the next step.
Safety in real places
You use safety habits near bicycles, lifts, kitchen appliances, plugs and screens. These habits help at home, in school, on a bus and in a shop. Stop signs, warning pictures and adult instructions are clues that tell us when to slow down, wait or ask for help.
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