Safety Presentations. School Age Children. for. Voluntary Protection Program Community Outreach

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1 Safety Presentations for School Age Children Voluntary Protection Program Community Outreach

2 The Voluntary Protection Programs at CWI (DOE Idaho Cleanup Project Contractor) has put together an array of interactive and educational safety presentations for school age children ranging from Pre-school through Middle School. These presentations can be offered in several different formats depending on the school s needs. You may choose to have 3 twenty minute presentations or 2 thirty minute presentations. You may also choose to conduct a Safety Fair during the day or in the evening for the whole school that may involve both the parents and students where several of the topics can be delivered at the same time. It is all up to you on how it fits best into your curriculum. For more information or to schedule a presentation, contact any of the individuals listed at the end of this book. Below are some of the topics available: Outdoor Survival Safety Pet Safety Wearing Personal Protective Equipment Discover the Magic of Walking Bicycle Safety Pedestrian Safety Cell Phone and Texting Safety Fire Safety Seat Belt Safety Farm Safety Hand Tool Safety Protect Your Hearing Water Safety Home Firearms Safety Extreme Sports Safety Internet Safety Backpack Safety Others (by request)

3 Outdoor Survival Safety (K-Middle School) What to do when you get lost What should you always carry in your backpack? Hug-a-tree Make yourself BIG Pet Safety (K-4th grade) In the United States 1 to 2 million dog bites occur annually a high percentage are children Animals are one of the major reasons children don t walk to school Do s and don ts when approaching animals Warning signs What to do if approached, threatened or attacked by a dog Special guest demonstrations

4 Even Superheros Have to Wear the Correct Personal Protective Equipment (K-5th Grade) What to wear when mowing your lawn What to wear when riding your bike What to wear when riding your skateboard Staying protected during weather extremes Discover the Magic of Walking (K-Middle School) Benefits of walking Proper use of a pedometer Walking program your class can utilize Tracking your miles

5 Bicycle Safety (K-Middle School) Safe Routes to School program What is a bicycle train? Keep equipment in good condition Traffic rules Proper helmets Pedestrian Safety (K-Middle School) Safe Routes to School Program What is a walking school bus? Interacting with traffic following the rules School crossing guard STOP GO

6 Fire Safety (K-Middle School) Sparky the dog Stop, Drop, and Roll Exit Drills in the Home (EDITH) Meet the fireman dressed in their protective clothing Seat Belt Safety (K-Middle School) Kindergarten through 4th grade Correct use of seat belts for children Why we wear seat belts and how to encourage mom and dad to wear seat belts Grades 5th through 8th Seat belt use laws in the State of Idaho Real life story and pictures from a crash survivor who was wearing their seat belt Role playing

7 Farm Safety (K-Middle School) Tractor/equipment safety Power take-offs (PTO) Animal safety Chemical safety Age appropriate tasks on the farm Hand Tool Safety (K-Middle School) Name and function of common tools Use of personal protective equipment Proper use and common misuse of tools

8 Protecting Your Hearing (K-Middle School) Effects of loud music on hearing Protect your hearing today for the future Safety precautions when using headphones Actual decibel level demonstrations Water Safety (K-Middle School) Swimming in canals/reservoirs/lakes Where is it safe to swim? Flotation devices Rescue techniques

9 Home Firearms Safety (K-Middle School) Parents responsibility in the home Home firearms storage What to do if you find a firearm Toy guns versus real guns What to do if a friend is playing with a gun Sports Safety to the Extreme - (Middle School) What s so extreme about extreme sports? Hype and reality Do you know your limits? Common injuries Facts and stats Personal protective equipment

10 Internet Safety - (3rd through 9th grade) Advantages of using the internet Dangers of using the internet Tips on using the internet Contact between parents and students about internet use Backpack Safety - (K through 6th grade) Dangers of using backpacks improperly How to choose the right backpack How to pack and lift your backpack

11 When to text and not to text Cell Phone Use - (Middle School) When is it appropriate to use cell phones Dangers of riding in cars while drivers are using phones Contacts: For more information, questions, or to schedule a presentation, contact any one of the following individuals. Bonnie Anderson...Bonnie.anderson@icp.doe.gov (208) Jeff Long...Jeffery.Long@icp.doe.gov (208)

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