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A Summertime Safety tip for your Preschooler- 911



911.  Here are a few tips in teaching your preschooler about 911:

·         Make sure your child can say his/her first and last name and provide their address (street name, and what surrounding area looks like).   Making up a rhyme or song can help your preschooler remember any landmarks on their street.
·         Explain the different emergency situations that might require your preschooler to call 911.
Here are some examples:
-          Fire
-          Medical emergency
-          Car accident
-          Stranger danger
(please make sure your preschooler understands that 911 should only be called if there’s an actual emergency

·         Show your preschooler the steps for calling 911 on your mobile phone.  Teach them the security code if you have one. 
·         Go over your mobile phone’s keypad several times to help your child become familiar with making a call.  Have them practice by making a phone call to a family member or a friend.
·         Practice, practice, practice.  The more repetition you can provide, the easier it will be for your preschooler to recall the steps.
·         Do not let your child play with old mobile phones.  Old mobile phones are still able to call 9-1-1 even if they are not active with a wireless carrier.
Here is a cool activity on how to teach phone numbers found on Pinterest!




 (Credits:  Verizon Wireless:  https:/www.verizonwireless.com/support/teach-kids-how-to-dial-911/)

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