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Teachers
To present this in-class safety education
program from The Love & Safety Club, you need to purchase the song, Whoa
Nellie for $1.99 and download the accompanying coloring page. Both can be found in the left hand menu of this
page. Print off enough coloring pages for every child in your classroom. You
will also need a flip chart or, if you prefer, a classroom whiteboard or
chalkboard.
The Presentation
The presentation begins by asking the children to listen to the song you are
about to play for them, and to pay attention to the words and the message in the
song. Please note that the four questions below are suggestions only. Teachers
and presenters can choose to ask any questions they feel are appropriate and
that might generate responses and a positive discussion.
- Ask the children what the song was about
- What was Nellie doing in the song?
- Why was the song going faster and faster?
- Other than running how else can you hurt yourself?
On the flip chart, make a list of all the responses given by the children
concerning ways they can hurt themselves.
The Coloring Page
Play the song again while passing out the coloring pages. When you look at
the coloring page you will see a little girl, Nellie, laid up in a hospital bed.
She has a broken leg. Before the coloring
begins, (or after if you prefer) ask the children to write a get well soon
message to Nellie.
Closing Questions
When the coloring exercise is completed and all children have settled back to
their seats engage them in a
discussion about dangerous running. Ask them if they have ever hurt themselves,
received an injury or even a bandage from running, slipping, falling and cutting
or scraping themselves. Ask them what they have learned from the lesson. Let them speak.
And if there is any extra time, ask the children if they would like to hear the song again.
If you are interested in purchasing the complete Love & Safety Club
In-Class Safety Education Program, the cost is $30. It includes a full length,
professionally recorded CD of safety education songs, coloring pages suitable
for printing and photocopying, a step by step instructional, and a package of 50
Love & Safety Club membership cards.
All material at this site is the property of Duncan Wells. If you would like
to use any of the songs or playscripts it is important that you contact the
author.
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