Why Is It Dangerous? Safety Awareness Cards – Teach Consequences & Smart Choices

Teach Safety Awareness with “Why Is It Dangerous?” Discussion Cards

Help children understand the real-world consequences of risky behavior with these "Why Is It Dangerous?" Safety Cards. Designed to spark important conversations, this set encourages critical thinking, personal responsibility, and safety awareness in the classroom, home, or therapy sessions.

These cards provide simple yet powerful prompts that help children explain why certain actions are unsafe and what could happen if those actions are taken.

What’s Included:

• 3 Printable Sheets (Total of 27 cards)
• Each card measures approximately 3½" x 2½"
• Clear, child-friendly prompts to promote discussion and safety education
• Use for group lessons, one-on-one conversations, or role-playing activities

Sample Prompts:

• “Why is it dangerous to play with matches?”
• “Why is it dangerous to stick things into an outlet?”
• “Why is it dangerous to play outside during a lightning storm?”
• “Why is it dangerous to not wear a seatbelt?”
• “Why is it dangerous to talk to strangers?”

Ways to Use This Resource:

• Health & Safety Lessons – Great addition to health or SEL curriculum
• Speech & Language Therapy – Build expressive language and reasoning
• Special Education – Reinforce cause-and-effect and safe decision-making
• Social Skills Groups – Discuss consequences in a relatable, visual way
• At Home – Use during dinner or car rides to build awareness and language skills

Why Educators & Parents Love It:

• Encourages Safe Thinking – Helps kids understand dangers in everyday life
• Promotes Expressive Language – Students practice explaining and reasoning
• Low-Prep & Print-Ready – Just print, cut, and use
• Supports Critical Thinking – Encourages reflection on actions and outcomes
• Versatile Tool – Works in SEL, safety units, life skills, and beyond

Start important conversations today—download your set of “Why Is It Dangerous?” cards and empower your learners to make safer choices!

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