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Cover of Safety

Safety

by Connie Jo Smith

Book Details

Publisher:Redleaf Press
Published:2014-01-15
Pages:95
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

Children deserve to play and learn in safe environments. The earlier children understand safety concepts, the more naturally they will de¬velop the attitudes and respect that lead to lifelong patterns of safe behavior. Support children as they begin to incorporate actions into their lives that make them feel more secure and learn about pedestrian safety, seat belt use, fire and burn prevention, weapons avoidance, poisoning prevention, and tobacco and alcohol awareness. The curriculum includes Ov

Our Review

This essential guide provides parents and educators with a comprehensive framework for teaching young children vital safety concepts, from pedestrian awareness and fire prevention to poison safety and substance avoidance. The book presents these critical life skills through age-appropriate activities that transform abstract safety rules into practical, understandable actions for early learners. By introducing topics like seat belt use and weapons avoidance in a structured curriculum format, it creates multiple touchpoints for reinforcing safe behaviors. The approach ensures children don't just memorize rules but begin to internalize the attitudes behind responsible decision-making.

What distinguishes this resource is its proactive emphasis on building foundational respect for safety rather than simply reacting to dangers, helping children develop intrinsic motivation for secure habits. Parents will appreciate the clear organization that covers both immediate physical safety concerns and broader health awareness topics in a single cohesive system. The material effectively balances being direct about risks while remaining developmentally appropriate, avoiding fear-based tactics in favor of empowerment. This methodical approach to safety education promises to establish the bedrock for lifelong patterns of cautious behavior and informed choices.

Themes

Education

Subjects

Education