Water Safety Education Lessons
The leading accidental cause of death in the state of Arizona for children under the age of 5 is drowning. That is why I feel it is important to go out in the community and teach water safety. I visit local Kindergarten classrooms and preschools before summer. I love sitting with the kids for a story, we usually read "Stewie the Duck, Learns to Swim" we sing, and we talk about why rules are important near the water. The kids are given a color activity with water safety information on the reverse side. Teaching Water Safety Lessons can save a life, because one drowning is ONE too many.
If you would like me to come visit your preschool, classroom, or event for free please contact me. I also teach Water Safety Lessons for adults.
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10 Water Safety facts you need to know
- Drowning is the first leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of five in Arizona.
- 50% of drownings occur in residential pools rather then open water, like lakes.
- A locked gate should not be used as a substitute for a pool fence. 65% of the children died in their own pools at home. 72% had direct access to the open pool once they were outside the house.
- Swimming lessons are important for pool safety, babies as young as six months can be taught to float, and all children over a year can learn to swim. However NO child is "drownproof".
- Constant supervision is essential, a child can drown within seconds.
- Four-sided pool fencing, at least 5 feet high, demonstrated a 50% drowning reduction.
- 35% of drownings are not at the home of the victim but rather at the home of a friend or relative.
- Immediate CPR can prevent death or massive brain damage. All parents as well as pool owners should become certified.
- A common misconception is that you will hear the child yell for help. Children often fall into a pool and silently slip under the water. Drownings can occur without anyone hearing a sound.
- Children who can only swim with "floaties" can not swim.
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CPR Certification
Contact your local Fire Dept or the American Red Cross and get certified in CPR today, you never know when you are going to need it!
