Lesson 5.1: Children’s Safety, Health and Wellbeing
Part 2
Lesson Summary
This lesson focuses on the safety, health, and well-being of families.
Key Understandings
Parents understand basic safety and first aid resources.
Parents understand common symptoms of illnesses and appropriate treatments.
How does identifying common symptoms influence your reaction to a child’s illness?
BEFORE: Engage in Learning
Watch the following videos on children's health that discuss common symptoms that children have when they are ill or when they have stomach bugs.
Fever in kids
This video goes into detail about why children get fevers and when to call the doctor.
A fever is a temperature above normal and is usually caused by an infection either viral or bacterial.
Stomach bugs in children
This video discusses stomach bugs in children, symptoms, and when you should take your child to the doctor.
DURING: Explore new concepts
Health Guides
Explore the following health guides to learn more about children's health.
Keep Children Healthy during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Review the information below from the CDC website for keeping children healthy during the pandemic.
The Flu: A Guide for Parents
Review the following guides for parents about the flu.
flu-guide-for-parents-2018.pdfwhat_to_do_with flu_english.pdfAFTER: Extend your learning
Children's Health and Well Being
One of the four building blocks of school readiness is a child’s health and well-being. Parents can use the information in the video to make sure children are healthy and prepared to succeed in school.
Exit Ticket: Final Reflection
3-2-1 Reflection Activity.pdfReflect on what you learned in this lesson.
Answer the questions in the exit ticket called 3-2-1 Reflection:
3 thing you learned
2 ways you will implement or apply what you learned
1 question you still have