Grade 2 SEL Week 7 Lesson:   “Summer Safety”

As we finish the school year, we wanted to remind you about all of the safety lessons you learned this year. As you do this lesson, you will go through the Second Step safety rules plus some extra summertime rules.

Second Step Safety Rules

1. Never touch guns
2. Never play with fire
3. Hold a bigger person’s hand when you cross the street
4. Sit in a car seat when you ride in a car
5. Wear a helmet when you ride on wheels
6. Get a bigger person’s help before using a sharp tool
7. Ask the bigger person in charge before you pet a dog
8. Have a bigger person watch you when you go in water

Students: Remember the 8 Never Nevers? Click here to watch the video we watched in school! You can use all of these Second Step Safety Rules this summer as you enjoy time off from school and get to play outside! Now that the weather is getting nicer and you will be spending more time outside, let’s talk about some other rules that you will want to know for the summer time.

• Sunscreen safety

• Put on broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15 before you go outside, even on slightly cloudy or cool days. Don’t forget to put a thick layer on all parts of exposed skin. Get help for hard-to-reach places like your back. And remember, sunscreen works best when combined with other options to prevent UV damage. Sunscreen wears off. Put it on again if you stay out in the sun for more than two hours and after swimming, sweating, or toweling off. Check the sunscreen’s expiration date. Sunscreen without an expiration date has a shelf life of no more than three years, but its shelf life is shorter if it has been exposed to high temperatures.

• Staying hydrated

• The amount of water you need will vary depending on your age, size and level of activity. For children under 8 years of age, at least 4-6 glasses of water is recommended. For children older than 8 years of age a minimum of 6-8 glasses is recommended. If you are playing sports or are very active, you will need extra fluid. You will also need more fluid on hot days or when you’re sick. When going out, bring a water bottle with you.

• Swimming safety

• Make sure you are swimming in a designated area that is either being watched by lifeguards, or you are swimming with a trusted adult. Always ask and let your adult know that you are going swimming so that they know to watch you. If you do not know how to swim, stay in reach of the bottom of the pool or lake and wear a life jacket. Make sure you know how to dial 9-1-1 in cases of an emergency.

• Wearing a life jacket

• The life jacket or personal floatation device (PFD) you use should meet US safety regulations (you can find this information on the label). Life jackets and PFDs are similar in that they both strap around the torso; however, life jackets are designed to flip a person from face-down to face-up in the water, while PFDs do not have this feature. Remember that pool and swim toys (noodles, inflatable rings, water wings or bathing suits with floats in them) are not considered standard water safety gear and should not replace a life jacket. Make sure your life jacket fits you; it should be snug, but not too tight, and if lifted up, should not go past your ears or above your head.

• Stranger danger

• You should not approach just anyone. If you need help, look for a uniformed police officer, a store clerk with a nametag, or a parent with children. It’s important for you to get your parent’s permission before going anywhere with anyone. Pay attention to what people do. Tell your adult right away if anyone asks you to keep a secret, makes you feel uncomfortable, or tries to get you to go with them.

• Know personal information

• If you need help and your adult is not around, you may need to give another adult information so that they can contact your adult for you. Some important information to know, that could help you, includes: your parent’s/guardian’s full names, your home address, your home phone number, your parent’s/guardian’s cell phone numbers, your parent’s/guardian’s work phone numbers, and where your parent’s/guardian’s work. Even knowing one of these pieces of information could save you from a danger. The easiest way is to have the information written down and in a backpack, or on your smart device.

• Mosquito safety

• Mosquito bites are itchy and irritating. A lot of times, we make them worse by continuing to scratch them, which can cause infection. Mosquitoes like to hang out in hot areas and standing water. Don’t leave water in kiddie pools, garden decorations, or toys that collect water. Empty them to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in your backyard. Mosquitoes are out and most active during dawn and dusk. So, be sure to take more precautions during evening play, or when being around areas of tall grass. In addition to using insect repellant, wear protective clothing that still allows you to stay cool. Light colored loose clothing, socks, and full-coverage shoes can minimize the skin that is exposed and accessible to mosquitoes.

OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES:

Nature Play Word Search

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bBfKMp7UbjAMNd5HYhU2eLN9oBRw1Kx0-XZJlzc7EP8/edit?usp=sharing

Summer Safety Coloring Page

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14eL1gBiGesgUcAPFaduFNaL6XHgipNQE/view?usp=sharing 

Sun Protection Worksheet

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gtDLWNkmABIpvRG18X1K3O4UaMnHDwcGpfuRHFX8Z58/edit?usp=sharing 

Sun Rhyme Word Search

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PUpFNiGWBPLXEbxYzmgYMJxWVOR6I6CdaxuVGASx3fc/edit?usp=sharing