Preschool Health and Safety Matters

Early childhood educators are responsible for the health and safety of the children they care for. From preventing harm from known safety risks to promoting children's medical, nutritional, oral, and mental health, educators and program directors act as children's daily protection and support. This easy-to-use manual provides educators with the information they need to ensure that the children in their care stay safe while they are learning the best practices to stay healthy for life.
With suggestions, ideas, activities, and ways to involve families at home, Preschool Health and Safety Matters covers these topics:
Healthy Habits (Health and Hygiene)Germ Busters (Health and Disease Prevention)Safe and Sound (Safety and Injury Prevention Indoors)Healthy Body and Mind (Mental Health)The Unique Child (Diversity in the Classroom)Food Facts (Nutrition and Food Safety)Fit and Fun (Fitness and Outdoor Activities)Kids on the Move (Transportation and Pedestrian Safety)Be Prepared (Emergency Preparedness)
Jody Martin has a BA in psychology with a minor in child development and over twenty-five years of extensive and diverse experience in the early childhood field. She has been a preschool teacher, a center director, and a curriculum manager.