First Aid Basics for Elementary Students: Lesson Plans & Activities

Equip Young Learners with Lifesaving Knowledge and Confidence!

In this comprehensive first aid unit for elementary students, learners will explore 8 engaging lessons designed to teach them essential first aid principles. From responding to minor cuts to understanding what to do in an emergency, students will build the confidence and responsibility needed to help themselves and others stay safe.

What’s Inside

• 8 complete lesson plans covering common first aid situations (cuts, burns, choking, sprains, and more)
• Step-by-step teacher guides with clear instructions
• Hands-on activities, role-plays, and safety scenarios for practice
• Student-friendly visuals, worksheets, and reflection pages
• Assessments and rubrics for evaluating student understanding
• Extension opportunities to challenge gifted and advanced learners

Why It’s Perfect for Gifted Learners

• Builds critical thinking by applying first aid knowledge to real-world scenarios
• Encourages leadership and responsibility in supporting peers and communities
• Offers role-play and problem-solving tasks that engage curiosity and creativity
• Provides choice-based projects and extension activities for deeper learning
• Connects to real-life skills students can use beyond the classroom

How to Use It

• Begin each unit with a mini-lesson on a specific first aid skill (e.g., treating minor cuts or burns).
• Use hands-on practice activities and role-play simulations to reinforce learning.
• Incorporate reflection prompts to help students process their learning and build self-awareness.
• Utilize rubrics and assessments to track understanding and provide feedback.
• Extend the unit by having gifted students design safety posters, create peer-training sessions, or research how first aid practices have changed over time.

✨ Give your students the tools to respond with confidence and care — with the First Aid Basics for Elementary Students unit, safety and responsibility come to life!