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title: "Water Safety"
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# Water Safety

Stay safe in and around water: recognise dangers at pools, beaches, rivers and ponds, follow the rules of each place (flags, signs, lifeguards, staying with an adult), and know what to do in trouble — float on your back, signal and shout

Subject: Personal & Social Development · Area: Responsible Decision-Making · Ages 5 to 9
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/water-safety-mt_klF_Y8DraZ

## Ready when they can

- State the water safety rules for a place they visit (e.g., swim between the flags, never swim alone, walk not run at the pool)
- Show or describe safe self-rescue: stop, float on their back, stay calm, signal and call for help
- Explain what to do if someone else is struggling in water: shout for an adult or lifeguard and reach or throw something that floats, never jump in

## Lesson: Water Safety

Pools, beaches, rivers and ponds are fun. Each place has rules to keep you safe. Look for flags, signs and a lifeguard. Swim between the flags at the beach. Walk, don't run, by the pool. Never swim alone, even if you swim well.

*(drawing: If you get in trouble in the water, follow these steps in order.)*

**Example.** Mia hears the lifeguard blow a whistle. She stops and looks around right away. She walks to the shallow end and waits. The lifeguard tells everyone the rules again.

**Tip.** If a friend is struggling in water, don't jump in. Shout for a lifeguard or grown-up fast. Reach out with a pole or throw something that floats. Never go in the water alone to help.

**Recap.** Know the rules, float if you get in trouble, and never jump in alone to help.

## Practice

8 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Everyday Safety Awareness](https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/everyday-safety-awareness-mt_q3vRl4dddK)

## Opens up

- [First Aid You Can Actually Do](https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/first-aid-you-can-actually-do-mt_dlq0FtJVVi)
- [Peer Pressure and Resisting It](https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/peer-pressure-and-resisting-it-mt_JivEBTD_KV)