Effective Preschool Science Activities
Health and Safety Activity

Preschool Health and Safety Activity:

Preschool children love an outing, and therefore it is important to make them aware of potential danger when planning a hike. Teach the children the importance of good planning, before heading off!

Materials Needed for the Activity:

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3. First Aid Kit.
4. Water Bottles.
5. Packed Lunch Boxes.
6. Compass for Demonstration.
7. Sunblock.
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Procedure:

• Take the children on a class outing, but before you leave, ask the children what they think, they will need o their mini-hike. Encourage them to share their thoughts with you. Teach them how to plan.
• Take the children to a nearby park. Let them sit in a circle and discuss the planned hike.
• Explain that before you can go on the hike, hikers need to plan adequately. Discuss the safety measures you need to consider before leaving.

• Talk about potential dangers you may encounter, for example: exposure to weather elements.



• Explain to the children that if you plan adequately, you can protect yourself. Safety measures are your own responsibility.
• Discuss the equipment the children would use on the hike. For instance, sun block to protect then from the sun. Explain the effects of sun exposure over a long period of time.
• The children should also be encouraged to think about eats and drinks for the hike. A water bottle will be essential item. Discuss the effects of dehydration of the body. Snacks that provide the body with energy should also be discussed.
• A compass should also be one of the essential items named. Discuss the importance of knowing in which direction you are going and finding your way home!



• A raincoat is another essential to include on the list. Weather can be very unpredictable! If you stay wet for a long time, it will cause discomfort and you might even catch a cold!
• It is very important to have a small first aid kit, incase of an emergency. It will come in handy when you need to clean a wound or when a wound needs to be bandaged. The necessary tablets should also be included.
• The teacher should be in charge of the first aid kit at all times!
• Start the planned mini-hike and let the children have a picnic halfway.