Color codes for kids

THREAT RECOGNITION

"Alright, everyone, today we're going to learn about the color codes of self-defense. Imagine that each color is like a superhero costume that helps us stay safe. Can you all pretend to put on your superhero capes? Great!

Now, let's start with White. When we're in the White stage, we're feeling calm and relaxed, just like when we're playing with our friends or doing our favorite activities. Can you show me your best calm and relaxed pose?

Next up is Yellow. Yellow is like our spidey senses tingling! It means we're paying attention to what's happening around us. We're not scared, but we're just being aware, like a superhero ready to spring into action. Can you all put on your superhero listening ears and eyes and show me your best Yellow pose?

Now, when something doesn't feel right, and we start feeling a little worried or uncomfortable, that's Orange. Orange is like our caution sign. It means we're getting ready to do something to keep ourselves safe. Can you all show me your cautious Orange faces?

If the situation gets even more serious, and we start feeling scared or threatened, that's Red. Red means danger! It's like a stop sign, telling us to be super careful and ready to protect ourselves. Can you all put on your serious Red faces and show me how you'd stand strong like a superhero?

And finally, we have our last stage: Black. Black is when we take action to keep ourselves safe. It's like when a superhero jumps into action to save the day! We use everything we've learned to protect ourselves and get help if we need it. Can you all show me your powerful Black poses and say, "I am strong and brave"?

ALTERNATIVE VERSION

Alright, imagine you're walking through a big forest, and you need to be aware of everything around you to stay safe. We can think of your awareness like colors to help you understand better:

White: Imagine you're daydreaming or not paying attention at all. You might be thinking about your favorite video game or lost in a good book. But in the forest, it's like you're not noticing anything around you, not even the sounds of birds or rustling leaves.

Yellow: This is like when you're alert and paying attention, but you're still relaxed, like when you're playing outside and enjoying yourself. You're watching everything around you, like noticing if a squirrel runs by or hearing a new noise, but you're not worried or scared.

Orange: Now, imagine you see something strange or hear a scary noise in the forest. Your senses get sharper, and you start to focus on that strange thing. You're not panicking, but you're getting ready just in case you need to do something to stay safe.

Red: This is when you know something bad is about to happen, like if you see a big bear coming toward you in the forest. You're not just watching anymore; you're ready to act fast to keep yourself safe. It's like when a superhero jumps into action when they see trouble.

Black: Now it's time to do what you've got to do. RUN!'

So, the colors help us understand how aware we are and what we might need to do to stay safe, whether we're exploring the forest or just walking around in our neighborhood."

 ALTERNATIVE VERSION

"Imagine you're getting ready to play your favorite game outside with your friends. You start in the "white" stage, where you're not really thinking about anything except how much fun you're going to have. You might not even notice if your friend is hiding behind a tree, waiting to surprise you!

Then, as you start playing, you move into the "yellow" stage. You're having a great time, but you're also paying attention to what's happening around you. You notice if someone new comes into the playground or if a ball rolls toward you unexpectedly.

Now, let's say you hear a strange noise coming from the bushes nearby. That's when you enter the "orange" stage. You're still having fun, but you're also a little bit more alert. You might stop for a moment to figure out what that noise was, just to make sure everything's okay.

What if you see something really scary, like a big dog that looks angry, you go into the "red" stage. Now, you're not playing anymore; you're focused on staying safe. You might back away slowly from the dog or call for help if you need it.

Now you have to go because you know it's time to get away to safety. That's the "black" stage.

So, these colors help us understand how we're feeling and how aware we need to be in different situations. It's like having a superhero sense that tells us when we might need to be extra careful!"

ALTERNATIVE VERSION

"Today, we're going to learn about something super cool called the Color Codes of Safety. Put on your superhero goggles, because we're about to dive into it!

First up, we have White. This is when everything's calm and awesome, like when you're hanging out with your best buddies or having fun at the park. Show me your best happy, relaxed pose!

Now, when we start feeling a little funny, like something's not quite right, that's Yellow. It's like our superhero senses are tingling, telling us to be aware of what's happening around us. Can you put on your detective hat and show me how you'd look if you're feeling Yellow?

Next is Orange. When we start feeling a bit worried or uncomfortable, that's Orange. It's like a caution light, telling us to be extra careful. Can you show me your careful, thinking face?

If things start getting really serious and we feel scared or in danger, that's Red. Red means stop! It's our signal to be super careful and ready to take action to stay safe. Can you put on your serious, superhero face and show me how you'd stand strong like a superhero?

And now, we have the last stage: Black. Black is when we become action heroes! It's when we use everything we've learned to stay safe and protect ourselves. Can you show me your powerful, action-hero pose? Hands up and out like this!"