K-12 US · K–2
School Safety Rumor Control for Grades K–2
This guide helps US primary classrooms teach school safety rumor control with clear objectives and classroom-ready activities. Official channels during threats and hoaxes. Use short texts, picture prompts, and guided discussion. Keep vocabulary concrete and revisit the same media literacy habits weekly. Use it to plan a single lesson or a short unit arc in K–2 — then explore how Split a Cookie (SaC) modules reduce prep time for teachers and substitutes.
Last reviewed 2026-07-05
Learning objectives
- In Grades K–2, students use simple words to describe core concepts of school safety rumor control with classroom examples — aligned with school safety rumor control instruction in primary classrooms.
- In Grades K–2, students apply school safety rumor control skills to age-appropriate texts and media — aligned with school safety rumor control instruction in primary classrooms.
- In Grades K–2, students reflect on how school safety rumor control supports responsible citizenship — aligned with school safety rumor control instruction in primary classrooms.
Classroom activities
- Use picture cards to sort "helpful" vs. "needs checking" sources after a read-aloud connected to school safety rumor control.
- Open with a 5-minute "School Safety Rumor Control" warm-up using a short age-appropriate clip or headline, then chart student questions on the board.
- Run a paired source comparison: give primary classrooms two short texts on the same event and ask which is more trustworthy and why.
- Send home a one-sentence family prompt: ask an adult how they check news on their phone.
SaC curriculum fit
SaC's digital literacy track includes modules that reinforce school safety rumor control through Split-Level handouts and facilitator-ready Navigator's Guides.
Standards alignment note
Districts across the United States align Grades K–2 media literacy instruction to state ELA, social studies, and library standards. SaC resources support local adoption — they do not replace state-specific scope and sequence requirements. Review your state framework when mapping K–2 outcomes.
Related resources
Other grade bands — School Safety Rumor Control