Firework Safety – Primary PSHE Lesson on Personal Safety and Responsible Behaviour

Firework Safety – Primary PSHE Lesson on Personal Safety and Responsible Behaviour

Description:
Teach Primary pupils how to stay safe around fireworks with this engaging, age-appropriate PSHE lesson. Through sound games, songs, discussions, and creative activities, children learn the importance of firework safety, listening to adults, and making sensible choices during celebrations. Perfect for Bonfire Night or any seasonal safety week.

Lesson Overview:
Starter Activity: Sound Effects Safety Game – Play firework and outdoor sounds; pupils respond with safe actions such as covering their ears, stepping back, or holding an adult’s hand.
Main Activities:
Read and discuss key firework safety rules
Learn the Firework Safety Code Song (lyrics provided)
Role-play safe viewing scenarios using simple props (scarves, earmuffs, pretend sparklers)
Create a Firework Safety Rules Booklet and class posters to reinforce learning
Key Message: Fireworks are for adults to handle — children’s job is to watch safely and enjoy the show.

Assessment:
Simple Firework Safety Quiz with picture cues
Review of pupils’ safety posters for clear and accurate messages
Skills Developed:
Personal safety awareness
Following rules and listening to adults
Understanding potential dangers
Communicating safety messages creatively

Each Lesson Pack Contains:
1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Engaging Premium Slides, Medium-Term Planning Notes)

Ideal for Primary PSHE lessons focusing on safety, responsibility, and wellbeing. Great for circle time, themed safety days, or Bonfire Night assemblies.