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Water Safety for Little Explorers

Water safety is an important part of a child's education, and even very young children can learn how to be safe near water.

As part of our first Toddler Water Safety Week (6th - 10th February 2023) we have created some free activities and resources suitable for the under 5s, aimed at helping children stay safe near water. You can use these at home or in nursery. See the guidance notes for info on how to use the activities.

Guidance Notes

These notes will explain the different resources and how you can use them at home or in nursery.

Colour & Draw

Use this activity sheet to reinforce the message of taking two steps back from the edge.

Duck Headpiece

Make your own fetching duck headpiece and wear with pride!

Song & Poem Sheet

Display the words to the song and poem in your classroom or at home so everyone can sing together!

Squirrel Puppets

Cut out big squirrel and little squirrel and act out the actions of taking two steps back.

Quack Snacks

Did you know that bread isn't healthy for ducks? Find out what to feed them instead and make a delicious dinner for Duck to eat!

Duck Puppet

Make your own paper duck puppet and get ready to Quack Quack!
An adult and child feeding the ducks

Water safety tips for parents

We know how excited children get by the water! Read our tips for parents to make your visit to the waterways fun and stress free with young children.