Kidz Home Alone

Table of Contents

HOME ALONE QUESTIONS: TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE! 2-7

HOME ALONE PARENT GUIDE 8

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 9

FAMILY HOME ALONE HOUSE RULES 10

HOME ALONE INSTRUCTION SHEET 11

KIDS HOME ALONE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT 12-13

MICROWAVE SAFETY 14

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First Class - Home Alone Questions

These are questions to think about before you are ready to stay Home Alone. Place a
question mark next to any questions you aren’t able to answer in class. Discuss those
questions marked with the question mark with your parents before the next class.

Being Home Alone:

1. Do you really want to be home alone? ____ Yes _____No

Explain why you feel this way _________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

2. Think about being in your house when your parents are not there.
What feelings might you have when you are home alone? Check the feelings you are
thinking about.

___ Frightened ___ Nervous ___ Happy ___ Lonely

___ Excited ___ Overwhelmed ___ Bored ___ OK

3. When you are home alone, your parents might be at one of the following

places: (Check where your parents might be when you are at home by yourself.)

___ Work ___ Grandma’s or a neighbor’s house

___ Grocery store, post office ___ Picking up or dropping off a brother/sister
___ A meeting ___ Other: __________________________

4. What emergency phone numbers do you need to know? If you don’t know
numbers, list names.
1. __________________________________ 3. _______________________________
2. __________________________________ 4. _______________________________
Class Notes:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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 5. Where are the emergency numbers posted in your house?
1. __________________________________ 2. ___________________________________

Class Notes:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

6. There are three reasons to call 911. What are they?

1. _________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________________

Class Notes:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

7. These are some reasons I might need to call or text my parents, when I am Home
Alone:
1. _________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________________

Class Notes:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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8. Do you know how to lock all your doors and open/lock your windows? ___Yes ___No
Draw a picture of a window in your living room, family room or the room you are
most likely to be in when you are home alone. Draw where the locks are located.
Explain how to open the window.

9. What will my parents say about me answering the door when I’m Home Alone?
My Answer:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Class Notes:

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

10. How do your parents want you to enter the house if you’re coming home from
school and will be Home Alone?
My Answer: ___ Keypad ___ Front Door ___ Other: ____________________
___ Garage ___ Back Door
Class Notes:

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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11. Do you have a key to your house? ___ Yes ___ No
Where do you carry it when you need to use it to enter the house?
My Answer:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Class Notes:

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

12. Who else has a key to your house? Check who has a key to your house.
My Answer: ___ Parents ___ Grandparents ___ Police Department
___ Neighbors: which neighbors? _______________________________________________
___ Hidden in our yard, where? ________________________________________________
___ Others, name: ___________________________________________________________

Class Notes:

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

13. If you can’t find your key or the keypad doesn’t work on the door and you can’t
get in the house. What are you going to do?
Plan A: ____________________________________________________________________
Plan B: ____________________________________________________________________
Plan C: ____________________________________________________________________

14. My parents will say I’m allowed to answer the phone when these people call:
List name and/or phone numbers:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

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Class Notes:

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

15. This is what I think I’m going to be allowed to eat when I’m Home Alone:
___ Nothing ___ Only Drinks ___ Cookies ___ Sandwich ___ Popcorn ___ Fruit
___ Macaroni and Cheese ___ Cereal ___ Other: ______________________________

Class Notes: __________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

16. I am allowed to use the following equipment in the kitchen. Check all that you can
use.
___ Microwave ___ Stove ___ Knives ___Apple peeler ___ Toaster/Toaster Oven
___ Blender ___ Can Opener (electric or manual) Other: ________________________

Class Notes:

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

17. What are you allowed to do while you are Home Alone?

___ Homework ___ Chores ___ Go outside and play ___ Start dinner ___ Read
___ Have friends over ___ Use bicycle/skateboard ___ Go to friend’s house
___ Swim (if you have a pool) ___ Use Electronics (Check all you’re allowed to use)
___ TV ___ Hulu ___ Netflix/Amazon ___ On Demand Shows ___ DVD/Blu-ray
___ Computer ___Printer ___ Social Media ___ Facebook ___ Twitter
___ Snapchat ___ Instagram ___ Cell phone ___ Text messages ___ Video games
___ Other: _________________________________________________________________

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18. What do you think the ‘House Rules’ should be when you are Home Alone?
1. _________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Class Notes:

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

19. What are the two parts of a Fire Escape Plan?

1. _________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________

20. What is your family’s Fire Escape Plan?

1. _________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________

21. What do you think your parents expect from YOU when you are Home Alone?
My Answer:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

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 Home Alone Parent Guide

This section is to assist you as you guide your child through the process of staying home
alone. The goal is for your child to feel comfortable while being responsible, and for
you to be assured they are safe when staying alone. Please look for the question marks
in your child’s student manual on pages 2-7. These are topics your child needs further
discussion and clarification.

Some things to consider when deciding if your child is ready to stay home alone:
(Adapted from https://www.childwelfare.gov)
● Is your child physically and mentally able to care for him- or herself?
● Does your child obey rules and make good decisions?
● How does your child respond to unfamiliar or stressful situations?
● Does your child feel comfortable or fearful about being home alone?

Next steps for parents:

1. Please read the questions that were discussed in our first class with your
child (manual pages 2-7).
2. Discuss/review responses with your child, especially questions they were
unable to answer in class.
3. Customize questions and issues to your own home. The goal of talking with your
child is to increase your comfort level and build confidence in your child.
4. Develop a plan for when your child is home alone by completing the following
sections of the manual with your child. We will discuss these items during our
next class.
a. Safety Information (pg. 11)
b. House Rules (pg. 12). The questions on pages 5-7 contain topics to include
when creating House Rules.
c. Home Alone Instruction Sheet (pg.13)
5. Read your child’s Homework Assignment (manual pages 14-15).
a. Schedule a time for your child to be home alone twice for 15-30
minutes (day and evening hours).
b. It’s beneficial to have items in #5 above completed before your child is
home alone.
6. Gradually increase the length of time your child is home alone.
7. Compliment them on their success!

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 Important Safety Information ~ Please discuss
these safety topics about your house with your
child
Information to consider when creating house rules and safety guidelines for your child.

When to Call 911 ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________
How Doors/Windows lock ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Security System ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Key to House ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Power failure/ ____________________________________________________
Flashlight/Batteries ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Answering door ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Expected delivery/visitors ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Answering phone/ ____________________________________________________
voice mail/ ____________________________________________________
portable phone ____________________________________________________
Safe room if frightened ____________________________________________________
Unusual house noises ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Use of appliances/ ____________________________________________________
equipment ____________________________________________________
Stove/Microwave ____________________________________________________
Electronics: ____________________________________________________
Internet sites permitted ____________________________________________________
Time limit ____________________________________________________
Restrictions ____________________________________________________
First Aid supply location ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Parent’s Expectations _____________________________________________
child’s behavior ____________________________________________________
Friends permitted? ____________________________________________________
Permission to go outside? ____________________________________________________
House procedures ___________________________________________________
when it’s dark outside _
___________________________________________________
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 Our Family’s Home Alone House Rules
Complete with Your Child
1. _________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
6. _________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
7. _________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
8. _________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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This is a sample Home Alone Instruction Sheet - Please create one with your child.
Home Alone Instructions - to be filled in every time child is left alone.
Fill in name of appropriate parent, guardian, sibling: _____________________________

I will be: ___________________________________________________________________

I will be home at: ___________________________________________________________
Emergency person for today: __________________________________________________
I have checked that this person will be home and available to you. ____Yes ____ No

I’m to eat (child): _____________________________________________________________

I’m allowed to do (child): ______________________________________________________

I’m not allowed to (child): _____________________________________________________

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Home Alone Instructions - to be filled in every time child is left alone.
Fill in name of appropriate parent, guardian, sibling: _____________________________

I will be: ___________________________________________________________________

I will be home at: ___________________________________________________________
Emergency person for today: __________________________________________________
I have checked that this person will be home and available to you. ____Yes ____ No

I’m to eat (child): _____________________________________________________________

I’m allowed to do (child): ______________________________________________________

I’m not allowed to (child): _____________________________________________________

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 Kidz Home Alone Homework Assignment-Part A. Daytime Hours
Bring to our next class on: _______________________________
Stay home alone by yourself for 15-30 minutes during the day. Think and write
about the experience soon after your parents come home.

1. What were you thinking about when you were by yourself? ______________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

2. What did you hear? ________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

3. What activities did you do? _________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

4. Did you have a snack? If yes, what did you have? ______________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

5. Did anything unusual happen? ____Yes ____No

If yes, explain what happened. _______________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
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 Kidz Home Alone Homework Assignment-Part A. Daytime Hours
Bring to our next class on: _______________________________
Stay home alone by yourself for 15-30 minutes during evening hours. Think
and write about the experience soon after your parents come home.

1. What were you thinking about when you were by yourself? ______________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

2. What did you hear? ________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

3. What activities did you do? _________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

4. Did you have a snack? If yes, what did you have? ______________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

5. Did anything unusual happen? ____Yes ____No

If yes, explain what happened. _______________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
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 Microwave Safety

You must be tall enough to reach and operate the microwave oven comfortably

Never heat things that are not approved for use in a microwave
(read instructions)
Remove food from packaging if defrosting in microwave

Use containers that are labeled ‘microwave safe. Don’t use metal containers,
plates with metal trim, aluminum foil, or Chinese take-out containers with metal
handles. The metals can cause fires. Certain recycled paper products such as
paper towels and waxed paper contain small metal flakes that can start a fire.

Do not use plastic storage containers, foam trays or plastic wraps. These items
can melt and release harmful chemicals into the food

When covering food during cooking, leave a small portion uncovered so the
steam can escape.

Microwave ovens heat food unevenly. Follow cooking instructions, stir before
eating, and taste small portion so you don’t burn your mouth.
Always use oven mitts when removing food from oven.
Open packages carefully so the steam doesn’t escape quickly causing burns.

Don’t walk away from microwave while cooking popcorn as heat can build
up and cause fires. Follow directions and start with lowest amount of time.

Don’t heat water or other liquids beyond time recommended. Water can
become very hot and explode out of the cup causing burns.

If there is a fire in the microwave, turn it off using the ‘cancel’, ‘clear’, or
‘stop’ button. Never open the door! The fire will no longer get oxygen and will
burn out on its own. Call 911 so the Fire Department can confirm the fire is out.

Adapted from https://www.ors.od.nih.gov/News/Pages/Using_Microwave_Ovens.aspx

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