Preschool Health and Safety Flashcards
Why is supervision important for preschool children?
- helps children learn SAFELY
2. children will move frequently between classrooms
What is the difference between MINOR and CHRONIC illnesses?
Minor Illness: will last for a few days, most common are colds, ear infections, diarrhea, respiratory infections
Chronic Illness: leading cause of death BESIDES injuries which consists of diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and obesity
What is the most common form of death in preschool children?
ACCIDENTS that are injury-based such as…
- drowning
- poisoning
- burns
- traffic accidents
- choking/strangulation
- falls
- bicycle injury
Identify why obesity is happening increasingly and what can be done to prevent it.
Obesity happens because of eating habits, sedentary activities, an genetics.
Ways we can prevent obesity is by…
- including physical activity for 60 minutes a day
- reducing consumption of carbonated drinks and food in low nutrition
- reducing screen time
- reducing intake of fat, sugars, and salt content
- menu plannning
What is self-regulation?
The ability to control own emotions and recover from them independently.
How can educators support self-regulation in children?
- remain emotionally available
- give children opportunities to cope with emotions
- educators need to be responsive to child’s signals and intensions
- maintain communications with parents to increase sensitivity to the individual child
Demonstrate an understanding of safety rules.
Safety rules are practices that help guide us in lowering the chance of accidents. Safety rules should be met and evaluated by staff.
What are the elements to consider when developing safety rules for children?
- are they developmentally appropriate?
- potential risks in activities
- design of environment
- level of supervision and history of injuries
What are some safety rules that should be taught to preschool children?
- hazard symbols
- crossing the street
- traffic lights
- wearing bike helmets
- “stop, drop, and roll” fire drill
- sun safety
Why is traffic safety important for preschool children?
Children may get injured on or near school buses.
What is the role of an ECE when children are swimming or near water?
- ECE’s need to be CPR and First Aid certified
- Actively supervise in and around water and raise ratios
- children’s hands are washed and cleaned before touching water equipment
- children under 3 need teacher supervision in bathrooms
- ECE’s need to do frequent head counts
- remove all danger (emptying out buckets of water)
