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Explaining Hazards, Communicating and Implementing Safety Rules For Children
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 2:50 pm
by rach94
i am having trouble with all these 3 questions. i would not have any trouble actually doing these things but am struggling with putting it in writing and explaining it.
15. Describe how you can explain hazards in the environment to the children.
16.Briefly explain two strategies you can use to communicate the rules for safe play to the children in the group.
17.Give an example of how you implement the rules for safe play.
Re: explain to children
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 7:36 pm
by panga38
hi i have played this game before with Kindy children to help them understand the hazards in the environment:SNORKELING
Aim: To explore marine/aquatic life
Number of participants: 3-10
Time: 5-15 min
Target Group: 5 year olds and older
Equipment: Yes
You need pictures of marine life or of aquatic life if inland waters such as
lakes and rivers are more familiar to children. Put pictures under the table
which represents the surface of a sea or a lake. You can also use a sheet
or a blanket to hide the pictures and to create more underwater
atmosphere. Children can use bendable straws as snorkels and wear
masks, which can be made by children themselves using recyclable
materials such as cardboard (not necessary). Children enter the water
(crawl under the table) in small groups because you should never snorkel
alone! Allow the group one minute in the "water". When they come out,
ask questions about what they saw.
The snorkeling game can be modified to teach children about the effects
of littering to the aquatic life and lake environment. Human made objects
(shoes, metal and glass cans, bottle corks etc.) can be added among the
underwater life and children must report after snorkeling that what
unusual they saw in the water.
After discussion game leader takes the human made objects out and
places them on the table. Together children can think about what would
be the right place for each trash and why they have ended up in the
bottom of the lake instead of a waste bin.
Why is it bad to throw waste into the
environment?
Best way to communicate rules for safety is through songs find a tune and add your words. Keep it simple and short.