Because child abuse occurs even in faith-based communities, the Safeguards School Curriculum for elementary-aged students teaches children how to assess and respond to potentially unsafe situations and people.
This six-unit curriculum teaches elementary grades abuse awareness and prevention from a biblical worldview, based on the principles in the book Safeguards, by family counselor Julie Lowe. Written by Lowe, Lynne Little, and Angela Ruiz, all with extensive experience in counseling, education, and curriculum formation, the curriculum emphasizes scriptural truth as the foundation for developing the wisdom and discernment needed by children to be safe.
The curriculum is divided into two age levels (K–grade 2 and grades 3–5) and employs stories, puppets, role plays, crafts, and a variety of hands-on activities to teach about wisdom and discernment. Topics addressed include learning to say no, respect and privacy, being lost, and bullying.
AUTHORS
Julie Lowe, MA, LPC, RPT-S, is a licensed professional counselor with over twenty-five years of counseling experience. Julie is also a registered play therapist supervisor and has developed a play therapy office to better serve families, teens, and children. Julie has authored several books: Child Proof: Parenting By Faith Not Formula, Safeguards: Shielding Our Homes and Equipping Our Kids, Building Bridges: Biblical Counseling Activities for Children and Teens, Helping Your Anxious Child: What to Do When Your Worries are Big, Teens and Suicide: Recognizing the Signs and Sharing the Hope, Helping Your Child With a Bully: Learning to Respond Wisely, A Student Guide to Body Image, and Safety for Kids: Equipping Children to Discern Danger. Julie and her husband, Greg, have five children and serve as foster and adoptive parents.
Lynne Little, EdD, is the founder of Compass Education LLC, a consultancy resulting from a career in Christian education that spans more than twenty-five years. She has worked as a classroom teacher, a school administrator, and a K–12 academic dean covering curriculum, credentialing, testing, and accreditation. Lynne contracts with schools across the United States and internationally for consulting and project management, particularly in curriculum development, professional development workshops, and accreditation processes.
Angela Ruiz, PhD, leads the academic operations at Heritage Christian School in Indianapolis, IN, with responsibility for students, educators and principals. Angela is a certified academic leader with over twenty years of experience in the K–12 schools. Her education experience includes Academic Director, Director of Curriculum, building level administrator, Title One director, classroom teacher, school improvement leader, science specialist and a high abilities coach. Cited by the Department of Education as an influential educator to watch, Angela empowers educators with the skills needed to drive success in the classroom with mastery teaching and assessment that drives instruction.
The Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP) is a national association of Christian ministries dedicated to child and youth protection. ECAP does this primarily through established Child Safety Standards, which are the basis for an independent validation process that results in accreditation. The mission of ECAP is to help ministries create safe places free from abuse where kids can hear the gospel and grow in discipleship.
“Jesus makes it clear that nothing is more precious than our little ones! While it is unfortunate that we live in a world where a resource like Safeguards School Curriculum is necessary, I am thankful for the wisdom and leadership behind those who are providing this resource and making this topic a priority. The approach Safeguards School Curriculum takes to instill discernment through a biblical lens sets this resource apart as valuable for any student and an essential part of the Christian school curriculum.”
Michael Arnold, Senior Solutions Consultant for Independent Schools, Faria Education Group
“Safeguards School Curriculum is a bold and timely curriculum that reflects Dr. Little’s deep leadership and care for children. As both a leader and a parent, I appreciate its thoughtful design, developmental clarity, and practical wisdom. It equips educators to lead hard conversations well and gives families a trustworthy foundation for building safety, discernment, and confidence in kids.”
Ryan W. Longnecker, PhD, DBA, Associate Dean of Online Leadership Studies, Trevecca Nazarene University
“The Safeguards School Curriculum is an excellent curriculum for teaching our young children safety skills for their lives. It is easy to follow and well laid out with age-appropriate activities and learning objectives. The parents’ page is excellent for helping parents continue learning at home. This curriculum is essential for our day.”
Ronald L. Jones, MDiv, Campus Pastor, Faith Christian Academy
“In my judgment, few needs are more urgent in this generation than training in biblical discernment. At the same time, few priorities are more vital than the safety of God’s children. I’m encouraged to see a resource that thoughtfully addresses both, while also honoring the deeply Christian principle of parental authority. May God bless this work for the good of his people.”
Shane Arnold, PhD, MDiv, Head of School, Christ’s Legacy Academy
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