When teaching students about safety, it is important to include practical methods for handling potentially dangerous scenarios. One such scenario is an unexpected knock on the door. How a person responds in this situation can greatly impact their safety and well-being. Therefore, it is vital to teach students about “Knock on the Door.”
Knock on the Door is a simple four-step method that teaches students how to safely and effectively handle an unexpected knock on the door. The method is as follows:

1. Stop: When a student hears a knock on the door, the first step is to stop what they are doing and move away from the door. This creates a safe distance between the person and the door and allows them time to assess the situation.

2. Look: The second step is to look through a peephole or window, if possible, to see who is at the door. If they can’t see who is there, they should ask, “Who is it?”

3. Listen: The third step is to listen carefully to what the person at the door is saying. This can help determine their intentions and whether or not it is safe to open the door

4. Think: The final step is to think carefully before opening the door. If the person is someone the student knows and trusts, it is safe to open the door. If not, they should keep the door locked and call for help.
Teaching students about Knock on the Door can greatly increase their safety in potentially dangerous situations. It is important to reinforce the method regularly and provide opportunities for students to practice using it in simulated scenarios.

Additionally, teachers can educate students on common safety practices such as not opening the door for strangers, not giving out personal information, and never inviting someone into their home without a trusted adult present. These simple but effective lessons can go a long way in keeping students safe and secure.