Safety for Kids Home Safety What is Safety? • NOUN: The condition of being safe; freedom from danger, risk, or injury. How Do I Stay Safe? • The best way to stay safe is to follow safety rules and to pay attention to what is around you. Where Do I Need to be Safe? • You need safety EVERYWHERE!! In the next few minutes, you will learn ways to be safer in different places. Being Safe Near Water • Drowning is the 2nd highest cause of death among kids under 14. • Drowning can occur in less than 2 minutes!!! • Oceans have riptides that can pull even a strong swimmer out to sea very quickly. • Ponds and lakes may hide broken glass or other sharp things under the surface. How to Be Safer Near Water • • • • • • Learn to swim!! Ask your parents for lessons. Check how deep the water is BEFORE you jump in. Check the water temperature BEFORE you jump in. Always have an adult watch you in the water. Always walk around water – never run. Never eat or drink while swimming. More How to Be Safer Around Water… • • • • • If you are on a boat, wear a lifejacket – ALWAYS!! Never swim alone. Don’t swim too far from shore. Never pretend to drown. If you aren’t a strong swimmer, wear a life jacket. Being Safe Outside • Always wear sunscreen to protect your skin. • Never get on a bike without a helmet to protect your brain!! • Drink lots of water to stay hydrated. • If you will be moving a lot, wear sturdy walking shoes. • Always carry a first aid kit with you. Being Safe at Home • Never tell anyone that you are home alone. • Don’t answer the door to anyone that you don’t know. • Don’t cook or play with the stove or with matches. • Don’t play with cleaning supplies or chemicals. These are just a few of the ways that you can stay safe and happy and still have fun being a kid!!! Check back often for new safety power points and learn about new ways to stay safe in different places. The End!
