Click on the link below:
https://www.virtuallabschool.org/preschool/safe-environments/lesson-1
Watch the videos provided and answer the questions.
Use the templates provide and attach into Canvas.
1. Why is safety your first priority within the classroom environment? 7+ sentences
2. What ways in which early childhood educators can design safe environments and experiences for children and families in a classroom and program? Identify and explain 4 safety precautions and how can early childhood education teachers prevent accidents? 7+ sentences for each of the 4 precautions-
3. Watch the video-Safe Facilities- How can you keep children and staff safe? 7+ sentences
4. Watch the video-Arranging Your Environment-What are some “take aways” you learned from the video. List and explain 4 facts when arranging a classroom environment. 7+ sentences
5. Watch the video-Outdoor Spaces- What are some “take aways” you learned from the video. List and explain 4 facts when allowing children to play outside. 7+ sentences
6. Before children arrive, what should you do? 7+ sentences
7. Click on the link and complete the handout
Play Spaces Activity
Watch the Outdoor Spaces Video below. As you watch the video, identify the features of the environment that help keep children safe. You might see fences, shade, water sources, or many other features. Use what you learned in this lesson to write a list. Then write how that feature helps keep children safe. When you are finished, compare your answers to the suggested responses and discuss with a trainer, coach, or administrator.
8. Feature
How it keeps children safe
Large covered play space (shade)
Play structure is located under canopy/shade
Variety of toys, organized into interest areas
Garbage can
Resilient surface around play structure
Covered sand box
Location 2
Feature
How it keeps children safe
Resilient surface around play structure
Fenced area
Covered picnic areas
Access to water for play
Locked storage
