Question

What criteria should be used when selecting topics appropriate for health/safety education? for young children

Answer 1

Ans) The goal of health/safety education for young children is:

The development of positive knowledge, attitudes and practices.

When selecting a topic one must be considerate of:

1. developmentally appropriate
2. children's interests
3. children's cultural backgrounds, gender, ethnicity

Health and safety instructional plan include:

1. subject title or concept
2. learning objectives
3. materials list
4. step-by-step description of learning activities
5. evaluation and suggestions for improvement.

Topics interested in:

1) Toddlers: body parts, nutritious food, the five senses, safe behaviors.

2) Pre schooler: growth and development, oral health, emotional health, environmental health.

3) Schooler: personal appearance, first aid techniques, physical fitness, internet safety.

Addressing health and safety education throughout children's daily learning experiences:

- Increases children's knowledge base and skills by addressing the four basic elements of effective instructional design.

1. topic selection 2. behavioral objectives 3. content presentation 4. evaluation
• When eating snacks, discuss the importance of eating healthy foods.
• Create a poster with students, allowing them to walk through the steps of proper hand washing.