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Water Safety Lesson Plan – Kindergarten Go over our basic rules with the kids: No talking while others are talking Raise your hand if you have a question Save stories until the end If we have to speak to you more than two times, you may be asked to leave the circle and not participate. Objectives: Students will learn water safety rules for making a good choice when they are near water: a bath tub, pool, river, ocean, etc. Students will learn that lifeguards are not always near water. Students will learn about adults who can help them when they are near water, including lifeguards. Materials Needed: Josh the Baby Otter Book & CD Parent Information PFD’s Ice Bucket Activities: Book and Discussion: Read “Josh the Baby Otter” to the students. Optional: Sing “Learn to Float” song (Track 3) Optional: Josh the Otter Water Safety Pledge. Optional: Read “Stewie the Duck: to the students to transition into the PFD Grab activity. PFD Grab: Explain what a PFD is. Why do you need it? When should you wear it? How do you put it on? How do you know if it fits? Have the students grab a PFD at random and try it on. Does it fit? Why or why not? Why is it important that it fit properly?

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Water Safety Lesson Plan – Kindergarten

Go over our basic rules with the kids:

No talking while others are talking

Raise your hand if you have a question

Save stories until the end

If we have to speak to you more than two times, you may be asked to leave the circle

and not participate.

Objectives: Students will learn water safety rules for making a good choice when they are

near water: a bath tub, pool, river, ocean, etc.

Students will learn that lifeguards are not always near water.

Students will learn about adults who can help them when they are near water,

including lifeguards.

Materials Needed: Josh the Baby Otter Book & CD

Parent Information

PFD’s

Ice Bucket

Activities:

Book and Discussion:

Read “Josh the Baby Otter” to the students.

Optional: Sing “Learn to Float” song (Track 3)

Optional: Josh the Otter Water Safety Pledge.

Optional: Read “Stewie the Duck: to the students to transition into the PFD Grab activity.

PFD Grab:

Explain what a PFD is.

Why do you need it?

When should you wear it?

How do you put it on?

How do you know if it fits?

Have the students grab a PFD at random and try it on. Does it fit? Why or why not? Why

is it important that it fit properly?

Water Safety Lesson Plan – Kindergarten

HELP/ HUDDLE:

Demonstrate the HELP and HUDDLE positions

Discuss why you would use them and when

Have students practice each position

Ice Bucket:

Discuss the dangers of ice

Have the students put their hands in the ice to get a feel for the cold water

Talk about how to stay safe in and around ice.

Water Safety Tips to Cover: Always stay away from water unless you are with an adult.

Play it safe in the water. This means staying out of any body of water-the ocean, lakes,

ponds, rivers, pools, hot tubs and spas-if no grown-up or lifeguard is present.

Learn to float first, then you can become a really good swimmer.

If you get too tired, or the waters are too rough, you can roll on your back and rest.

NEVER EVER float or swim by yourself!

Even if you’re a good swimmer, make sure an adult is close by.

ALWAYS swim with buddy!

Wear a personal flotation device (PFD) when in or around water

When on a boat, everyone needs a seat. If there is no seat for you, don’t go.

Everyone on the boat needs his or her own personal flotation device (PFD). Make sure

your PFD is U.S. Coast Guard-approved.

A PFD will help you float, hold your head and body higher in the water for better

visibility, and help keep your body warm. Kids under 18 need to have their PFD on while

in a boat at all times.

Be safe on ice.

There is no sure answer to when ice is safe. Before you head onto ice, check with local

authorities. Be supervised by an adult when skating or playing on ice. Ice seldom

freezes at a uniform rate. It can be a foot thick in one spot while only an inch thick just

10 feet away.

Water Safety Lesson Plan – 1st Grade

Objectives: Students will learn to never swim or float by themselves.

Students will learn about adults who can help them when they are near water,

including lifeguards.

Students will learn that lifeguards are not always near water.

Students will learn to always wear a PFD when in or near the water.

Materials: Rescue equipment

String

Box of objects (to reach with and some that won’t work)

PFD’s

Parent information

Activities:

PFD Grab:

Explain what a PFD is.

Why do you need it?

When should you wear it?

How do you put it on?

How do you know if it fits?

Have the students grab a PFD at random and try it on. Does it fit? Why or why not? Why

is it important that it fit properly?

Noodle Reach:

Make a “pool” or body of water out of string. I student goes in the middle and pretends

to struggle in the water. Other students “Reach or Throw, Don’t Go” using items found

in the box.

Which items worked?

Which items didn’t work?

Why?

How to Call for Help:

What number do you call?

When do you call?

Water Safety Lesson Plan – 1st Grade

Water Safety Tips to Cover: Always stay away from the water unless you are with an adult.

Play it safe in the water. This means staying out of any body of water-the ocean, lakes,

ponds, rivers, pools, hot tubs and spas-if no grown-up or lifeguard is present.

Always wear a flotation device (PFD) when you are near the water.

The good thing about flotation devices, is that they can make it easier for you to learn

how to swim (like Styrofoam inserts in bathing suits or Little Swimmers on your arms).

They are not the same as a PFD (life jacket). A PFD will help you float, hold your head

and body higher in the water for better visibility, and help keep your body warm.

When on a boat, everyone needs a seat - if there is no seat for you, don’t go. Everyone

on the boat needs his or her own PFD. Kids under 18 need to have their PFD on while in

a boat at all times.

Learn to float first, then you can become a really good swimmer.

If you get too tired, or the waters are too rough, you can roll on your back and rest.

NEVER EVER float or swim by yourself!

Even if you’re a good swimmer, make sure an adult is close by.

ALWAYS swim with buddy!

Water Safety Lesson Plan – 3rd Grade

Objectives: Students will learn water safety rules for making a good choice when they are

near water: a bath tub, pool, river, ocean, etc.

Students will learn that life guards are not always near water.

Students will learn about adults who can help them when they are near water,

including life guards.

Materials Needed: Rescue Equipment (e.g. PFD & Tube)

“Heads Up” App

Parent Information

Activities:

PFD Grab:

Explain what a PFD is.

Why do you need it?

When should you wear it?

How do you put it on?

How do you know if it fits?

Have the students grab a PFD at random and try it on. Does it fit? Why or why not? Why

is it important that it fit properly?

Handprint Pledge:

Students will trace their hands on a piece of paper.

Have them write the water safety pledge inside the handprint.

They can decorate as desired.

Heads Up- Water Activities Edition:

One kid holds the cell phone with the “Heads Up” game.

The other students act out the water activity.

When they get a correct answer they turn the phone down and go to the next

water activity until time runs out.

See how many they got correct and let another student have a turn until it is time

to wrap up.

Water Safety Lesson Plan – 3rd Grade

Water Safety Tips to Cover: Always swim with a grown-up:

Play it safe in the water. This means staying out of any body of water-the ocean, lakes,

ponds, rivers, pools, hot tubs and spas if there is no grown-up or lifeguard present.

Wear a personal flotation device (PFD):

When you go boating with your family and friends, practicing good water safety habits

is just as important as when you go swimming.

When on a boat, everyone needs a seat. If there is no seat for you, don’t go. In

addition, everyone on the boat needs his or her own personal flotation device. Make

sure your PFD has a U.S. Coast Guard-approved seal. Air-filled swimming aids are not

substitutes for PFDs.

Learn and practice the water safety rules:

Swimming is a lot of fun and great exercise. If you plan to go swimming, you should

take lessons. Even if you have taken lessons, you are not “water safe”. You still need to

follow water safety rules.

Follow the posted rules, such as “No Diving”, “Don’t Swim Here”, “No Running or

Jumping”. Don’t mess around. Running, pushing or shoving people can cause serious

injuries to you or your friends.

Get out of the water if you hear thunder or see lightning.

Stop, look and test before entering lakes and pools.

When you go swimming in a new place, always check with a lifeguard or adult before

going in the water to make sure it is safe. Have a grown-up check to see how deep the

water is. Make sure you dive only in areas approved for diving.

Be safe on ice.

There is no sure answer to when ice is safe. Before you head onto ice, check with local

authorities. Be supervised by an adult when skating or playing on ice. Ice seldom

freezes at a uniform rate. It can be a foot thick in one spot while only an inch thick just

10 feet away.

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RED, WHITE & BLUE

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

COURAGE, COMMITMENT, CARING

Lesson Plan-Water Safety

First Grade

School:

Teacher: # Students:

Day/Date: Shift

Time:

**Please give handouts to the teacher to send home with the students**

For this subject, please go over our basic rules with the kids

no talking while others are talking

raise your hand if you have a question

save stories until the end

If we have to speak to you more than two times, you may be asked to leave the circle and

not participate.

Materials:

Stewie the Duck Learns to Swim Book & CD

Stewie and Maggie Ducks

Rescue equipment

Parent information

Objectives:

Students will learn to never swim or float by themselves.

Students will learn about adults who can help them when they are near water,

including life guards.

Students will learn that life guards are not always near water.

Students will learn to always wear a PFD when in or near the water.

Instructions:

1. Please read “Stewie the Duck Learns to Swim” to the students, and sing the

“Water Safety” song (Track 1 is the story, Tracks 2-5 are the water safety song).

2. Review water safety basics (you can do this before or after you read the book).

3. Stories and questions at the end.

*****You can bring in PFD/water rescue apparel to show to the kids

what they would wear and what you do to rescue them.

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Always stay away from the water unless you are with an adult. Play it safe in the water. This means staying out of any body of water-the ocean, lakes,

ponds, rivers, pools, hot tubs and spas-if no grown-up or lifeguard is present.

Always wear a flotation device (PFD) when you are near the water. The good thing about flotation devices, is that they can make it easier for you to learn

how to swim (like Styrofoam inserts in bathing suits or Little Swimmers on your arms).

They are not the same as a PFD (life jacket). A PFD will help you float, hold your head

and body higher in the water for better visibility, and help keep your body warm.

When on a boat, everyone needs a seat - if there is no seat for you, don’t go. Everyone

on the boat needs his or her own PFD. Kids under 18 need to have their PFD on while in

a boat at all times.

Learn to float first, then you can become a really good swimmer. If you get too tired, or the waters are too rough, you can roll on your back and rest.

NEVER EVER float or swim by yourself!

Even if you’re a good swimmer, make sure an adult is close by.

ALWAYS swim with buddy!

I promise to be

A good son or

Daughter,

This will keep

Me safe like

Josh, the baby otter.

I promise to

Get an adult

When I go near

The water,

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Josh

The Baby Otter

Talking Points

I can relate to this book because…

I can only swim when an adult is present.

I learned to float before I learned to swim.

I had adults and friends who helped me learn to float.

It took practice to learn to swim.

I always swim with a buddy.

I have to take breaks like going home for dinner. Sometimes my friends join me.

I know how…

Austin felt when he was a little scared, but Clare said it would be ok because she was

right there with them.

This story reminds me of …

It is important to try new things…

Floating is the first thing you should learn if you want to be in the water.

Always stay away from water unless you are with an adult.

Learn to float first, then you can become a really good swimmer

If you get too tired, or the waters are too rough, you can roll on your back and rest

NEVER EVER float or swim by yourself!

Even if you’re a good swimmer, make sure an adult is close by.

ALWAYS swim with buddy!

Doing what you Otter with

Water Safety Tips…

GENERAL WATER SAFETY RULES

Teach your children water safety and to always stay away from water

unless they are with an adult.

Don’t rely on flotation devices as a substitution for supervision.

Assign a water watcher to monitor children during social gatherings.

Never leave children unattended, even for a moment, around water.

Keep a phone near the pool when in use. Call 911 in case of an emergency.

IF YOU HAVE A POOL:

Keep toys away from pool area that might attract children.

Always have life-saving equipment readily available around pools.

Make sure all gates are closed and locked when pool is not in use.

Post CPR instructions and assure adults and child care givers know how

to administrate it.

Stress that the last person to leave the pool area closes the gates, doors,

and covers the pool before leaving the area.

Keep pool covered when not in use.

Haciendo lo que debemos de

hacer con consehos sobre

seguridad del agua…

Enséñele a sus niños acerca de la seguridad del agua y de siempre

mantenerse lejos del agua a menos que ellos estén con un adulto.

No te confíes en dispositivos de flotación como substitutos de supervisión.

Asigna a un observador del agua para monitorear a niños durante

reunions sociales.

Nunca deje a niños sin vigilancia, incluso si es por un momento,

cuando estén alrededor del agua.

Mantenga un teléfono o celular cerca de la piscine cuando esté

siendo usada. Llame al 911 en caso de una emergencia.

Mantén juguetes lejos del área de la alberca que puedan atraer a niños.

Siempre mantenga equipo de salvar vidas fácilmente disponibles

alrededor de albercas.

Asegúrese que todas las puertas, cercas, portones estén cerradas y bajo

llave cuando la piscina no esté siendo usada.

Ponga instrucciones de primeros auxilios y asegúrese que adultos y personas

cuidando de niños sepan cómo administrar los primeros auxilios.

Enfatice que la última persona en dejar el área de la piscina cierre las

puertas, cercas, o portones, y cubra la piscina antes de alejarse del área.

Mantenga la piscina cubierta cuando no esté siendo usada.

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Core  Competency:  Health,  Safety,  and  Nutrition  

Name  of  Activity:      “Josh  the  Baby  Otter”  Book  Presentation  

The  “Josh  the  Baby  Otter”  book  presentation  was  developed  by  the  Joshua  Collingsworth  Memorial  Foundation  a  501(c)3  organization.  Parents  Blake  and  Kathy  Collingsworth  honor  the  memory  of  their  two-­year-­old  son  Joshua,  who  died  on  June  4,  2008  after  falling  into  the  family  pool  three  days  earlier.  They  believed  they  had  every  safety  precaution  in  place,  but  the  reality  is  that  a  drowning  can  occur  in  mere  moments.  After  losing  Joshua,  they  felt  compelled  to  help  reduce  the  dramatic  numbers  of  deaths  by  drowning  that  occur  in  our  country  and  around  the  world.    The  Joshua  Collingsworth  Memorial  Foundation  was  created  in  July  of  2008  to  serve  as  a  catalyst  to  strengthen  water  safety  awareness  and  create  an  early  childhood  educational  program.  Their  goal  is  to  empower  children  to  be  safe  in  and  around  ALL  bodies  of  water  to  prevent  similar  tragedies.  The  Josh  the  Otter  Water  Safety  and  Awareness  Project  is  dedicated  to  teaching  young  children  about  water  safety  through  the  use  of  Josh  the  Baby  Otter  a  book  written  by  Blake,  which  was  recently  translated  into  Spanish.  Nearly  40,000  books  have  been  distributed.  The  program  has  been  presented  in  classrooms,  community  centers,  zoos,  pools,  and  childcare  facilities  around  the  world.  Please  view  their  YouTube  video  on  the  homepage  of  www.joshtheotter.org.  

 Enclosed  is  program/presentation  guide  designed  to  assist  educators  in  demonstrating  the  importance  of  water  safety.  

Objectives  of  Activity:    To  educate  young  children  with  the  knowledge  of  water  safety  through  three  main  objectives:  

1. To  never  go  near  water  without  an  adult.  

2. To  first  learn  to  float  and/or  swim  before  going  in  water.  

3. To  always  swim  with  a  buddy.  

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Materials  Needed:      

• “Josh  the  Baby  Otter”  Book    • Audio  CD  included  in  the  back  of  the  book    (has  PowerPoint  on  CD,  too!)  • CD  Player  (or  Computer  Projector    &  Screen  if  using  PowerPoint)  

Optional  Items:  

• Josh  the  Otter  Mascot  Suit  or  Josh  the  Otter  Stuffed  Animal    • Large  “Josh  the  Baby  Otter”  Book    • Additional  Materials  for  each  child:  “Josh  the  Baby  Otter”  books,  coloring  

sheets,  and  stickers    

Time  Length  of  Activity:  20-­‐25  Minutes  

Outline  of  Activity:  

The  “Josh  the  Baby  Otter”  book  presentation  is  a  fun  and  interactive  classroom  activity  for  young  children.  The  recommended  classroom  levels  for  this  presentation  ranges  from  pre-­kindergarten  to  the  second  grade  level.    However,  the  educator  has  the  freedom  to  use  their  personal  judgment  in  offering  the  classes  to  children  beyond  the  set  recommendations.    

  The  presentation  if  divided  into  seven  parts,  as  you  will  read  in  detail  below.  This  project  layout  is  to  not  limit  the  creativity  of  the  educator  but  to  provide  guidance  for  the  overall  layout  of  the  activity.  Educators  are  encouraged  to  personalize  the  presentation  and  add  additional  water  safety  activities  to  the  

presentation  if  they  desire.      

  This  activity  can  be  held  within  the  classroom  with  a  single  class  or  in  an  assembly  format  with  many  classrooms  in  attendance.  Have  the  children  sit  on  the  floor  with  ample  area  for  the  song  and  dance  portion  of  the  activity.  On  the  next  page  you  will  find  the  seven  recommended  steps  for  the  activity  with  detailed  information  to  guide  you  through  the  activity.    

 

 

 

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1. Introduction  of  the  “Josh  the  Baby  Otter”  book  and  the  concept  of  water  safety.  

• Introduce  the  book  to  the  classroom  by  asking  for  a  volunteer  to  read  the  title  (if  working  with  younger  ages,  point  to  the  words  on  the  cover  as  you  read  the  title).  

 

• Before  beginning  activity  Set  the  Ground  Rules:    o Be  polite  and  listen  to  the  educator  and  classmates.  o If  you  want  to  speak  raise  your  hand  to  be  called  upon.  

 

• Inform  the  children  of  the  process  of  the  activity:  o First  will  be  the  reading  of  the  “Josh  the  Baby  Otter”  book.  o Classroom  will  take  short  oral  quiz  about  what  they  learned  in  

the  book.  (Tip:  If  mascot  is  involved,  you  can  let  them  know  if  they  listen  very  well  and  do  great  of  the  quiz,  you  have  surprise  guest.)  

o They  will  get  up  and  dance  to  the  “Learn  to  Float”  song  and  conclude  with  some  fun  activities.  

 

• Explain  that  the  purpose  of  the  book  is  to  teach  the  class  about  water  safety.  

o Ask  the  children,  “What  IS  water  safety?”  o Once  children  have  given  answers,  help  the  children  with  

anything  they  may  have  missed.    

o Introduce  the  three  water  safety  lessons  of  the  book:  

Always  be  with  an  Adult  when  in  or  around  water.  

Always  swim  with  a  buddy.  

Learn  to  Float!      

2. Reading  of  “Josh  the  Baby  Otter”  book  by  the  audio  CD,  PowerPoint,  or  the  actual  book  and  voice.  

• If  using  the  CD,  Play  Track  1.  

• Tip:  Have  the  children  raise  their  hands  if  they  see  any  additional  animals  on  the  pages  to  keep  them  paying  attention.  (i.e.  fish,  moose,  crab)  

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3. Short  oral  quiz  over  the  three  main  objectives.  

• “Who  should  you  be  with  when  you  are  near  or  in  the  water?”                          (A:  An  Adult)  

• “Is  it  more  fun  to  swim  with  a  buddy?”  (A:  Yes!)  “Why  is  it  important  to  always  have  a  buddy  with  you  when  you  are  in  the  water?”  (A:  To  help  keep  each  other  safe  in  the  water.  To  have  two  sets  of  eyes  watching  you  to  make  sure  you  are  safe.)  

• “What  should  you  FIRST  learn  to  do  before  going  in  the  water?”                  (A:  Learn  to  Float!)  

4. (Optional)  Introduction  of  Josh  the  Otter  mascot.  

• Have  the  children  clap  for  themselves  on  their  great  job  of  listening  to  the  story  and  answering  the  questions.  

• Let  them  know  that  they  have  earned  the  opportunity  to  meet  the  surprise  guest.  Ask,  “Who  do  you  think  it  could  be?”  If  they  don’t  know,  point  to  Josh’s  face  on  the  book  cover.  

• The  volunteer  that  is  Josh  should  be  hiding  outside  of  the  classroom  in  full  costume  and  the  educator  will  go  and  get  Josh  the  Otter  to  present  to  the  class.  

• Tip:  For  some  children,  they  may  be  scared  of  the  mascot.  It  helps  to  tell  the  children,  “Josh  is  a  little  scared,  can  you  

help  him  by  welcoming  him  with  a  loud,  ‘HI  JOSH!’?”  

• Hold  Josh’s  hand  and  walk  him  slowly  into  the  classroom  waving  to  the  children.  (Note:  Mascot  does  not  talk.)  

5. Sing-­a-­long  to  the  “Learn  to  Float”  song.  (Mascot  Optional)  

• Have  the  children  stand  up  to  sing  and  dance.  

• Push  Play  Track  2  in  CD.  

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• If  using  the  mascot,  have  Josh  the  Otter  dance  with  the  children  and  you  can  ask  the  children  to  copy  Josh’s  moves  to  get  them  involved.  

• After  the  conclusion  of  the  song,  encourage  the  children  to  clap  for  themselves  (and  Josh)  for  their  great  job  dancing.  

6. Recitation  of  the  “Josh  the  Otter  Water  Safety  Pledge.”  (Mascot  Optional)  

• Turn  to  the  page  in  the  book  with  the  “Josh  the  Otter  Water  Safety  Pledge.”  

• Ask  the  children  to  put  up  their  right  hands  to  recite  the  pledge  to  Josh.  (Tip:  Tell  them  this  makes  Josh  the  Otter  very  happy!)  

• Have  the  educator  do  a  slow  call  and  response  of  the  pledge  so  the  children  can  clearly  respond  to  each  piece  of  the  pledge.  

• Encourage  once  again  that  the  children  clap  for  themselves  and  have  Josh  the  Otter  clap  as  well.  

7. Conclusion  of  “Hugs  and  High  Fives”  with  Josh  the  Otter.  (Optional)  

• If  you  are  using  the  mascot,  have  the  children  who  would  like  to  give  Josh  a  final  hug  or  high  five  to  form  a  long  line.  

• If  additional  materials  are  going  to  be  distributed  to  each  child,  have  them  come  over  to  get  the  materials  after  they  visit  Josh.  (Tip:  The  volunteer  in  the  mascot  suit  will  be  getting  warm  and  will  need  to  get  out  of  the  costume  as  quickly  as  possible  at  the  conclusion  of  the  hugs  and  high  fives.)  

• Have  Josh  and  the  children  wave  good-­‐bye  to  each  other  and  have  them  thank  Josh  for  coming.  (Tip:  Say  that  Josh  the  Otter  has  to  go  back  to  the  water  to  cool  down.  It  helps  the  children  with  his  need  to  leave.)  

As  mentioned  above,  the  following  outline  of  the  activity  is  provided  to  help  the  educator.  The  outline  can  be  slightly  modified  or  expanded  by  the  educator  if  they  desire.    

By:  Laura  Thomas,  Projects  Manager,  Joshua  Collingsworth  Memorial  Foundation                            Please  feel  to  contact  her  at:  402.297.4126  or  [email protected]  

RED, WHITE & BLUE

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

COURAGE, COMMITMENT, CARING

Dear Parents:

Aquatics professionals from the Breckenridge Recreation Center visited your child’s classroom

to teach them about water safety. Success in learning these ideas includes continuing the

educational piece at home. Please ask your child what they learned in class.

Swimming and other water-related activities are excellent ways to get the physical activity and

health benefits needed for a healthy life. However, they are not risk-free. Did you know that

drowning is the third leading cause of death from unintentional injury worldwide? Nearly 3,800

drownings occur in the United States each year, an average of 10 deaths per day (CDC, 2010).

And, 58% of parents do not consider drowning a threat to their children (Safe Kids Coalition).

Parents, please educate yourselves and your children to protect them from this danger.

In order to reduce the risk of drowning, parents and caregivers can do their part by following

these safety tips:

LOCK – stop your child from getting to water.

LOOK – Keep your eyes on your children at all times. Never leave your child

unattended around water.

LEARN – Learn swimming and safety skills.

TEACH YOUR CHILD TO:

o Only go swimming with a grown-up who is watching you.

o Only go in the bathtub when a grown-up is there.

o Do not play with water in buckets or toilets.

o Stay away from pool and spa drains, grates, and filters.

o Always ask a grown-up to watch you before playing in any kind of water.

The water is a wonderful place for fun and exercise, but safety must be a priority. Parents, know

what to do in an emergency. Learning CPR and basic water rescue skills may help you save a

life. The Breckenridge Recreation Center is a great local resource for swim lessons and general

water safety.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me! I can be reached at

[email protected] or at (970) 453-2474.

Sincerely,

RED, WHITE & BLUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Jackie D. Pike

Deputy Fire Marshal Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) and National Safe Kids