STAY ON TOP OF ITA Water Safety Activity Booklet

In each set of pictures,

circle the childrenwho have learned awater safety rule.If you can, writedown the watersafety rule thatgoes with the

picture Rule #1

Rule #2

Rule #3

A. B.

A B.

B.

1. A.Wear alife jacket 2. B. Learn toswim 3. B. Always have anadult with you when you are in or near the water!

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Begin at START and find your way through the duck pond to the finish line.

Circle all seven ducks who should have a life jacket on.

How many baby ducks are wearing a life jacket?______

How many ducks are wearing sunglasses?______

How many ducks have hats on?______

See what youknow about lifejackets by tryingthese games Wear a Life J a c k e t

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life jacket (find all 4)life guardrope around the swimming areaswimming instructor"NO DIVING" signring buoy (this is a ring-shaped floating device)sunglassesemergency telephonefirst aid kitrescue boatbottle of sunscreensun hats (find all 3)

Have you ever tried on a life jacketbefore? It's very important thatyou have one that fits well. Gotry yours on to see if it still fits,or go to the store and find outwhich size you wear.

Now look for things that makethe beach fun!

raftsailboatsand castleshovel & bucketseashellbeach ballice cream conemask and snorkelswim fininner tubes

Try to find the things thatkeep you safe in and aroundthe water:

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STAY ON TOP OF IT• Always wear a life jacket (also called a personal flotation device, PFD or life vest)

in a boat or raft, on an inner tube or around the water. You can wear one whenyou swim in a lake or river too.

• Make sure your life jacket fits.

• Learn to swim and keep practicing your skills.

• Always swim and dive in lifeguarded areas or where adultscan watch you. Be aware of the dangers of cold water orwater with currents.

• Never swim or go boating alone.

• If you spend time in boats, take a boating safety class.

• Always ask a parent or adult before getting in the water.

• Know what to do in an emergency.

• Learn more about water safety atwww.seattlechildrens.org/dp

Teach yourfriends and familyto be safe aroundthe water, too.

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