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Police officer Community Helper Preschool Lesson Plan Printable Activities
Most children are probably familiar with
the police officer, but how much do they know about this
important community helper?
There is no doubt that it is very important that we acquaint our
children with this very important community helper because our
children will learn about safety, and who to call or ask for help in
an emergency. The ability of our children to know how to
communicate with and trust a police officer is
critical and can save their lives and those of others.
Ideally, it would be wonderful to make arrangements to have a police officer come to visit the preschool, childcare facility or elementary school so that children can meet and listen to them. Most local police departments offer this community service and they come prepared to discuss basic safety issues with young children. You might even be able to make arrangements to have a police dog visit -- also a great community helper!
Activity > Learning about the role of the police officer and crime prevention >
What does a police officer do?
Meet a police officer that will share with you about her duties, what equipment and tools she uses to take care of you and the community @ knowitall.org.
Visit the Community Club @ Scholastic and introduce early readers to the job of a police officer using simple sentences read aloud.
Crime Prevention Coloring Books: Review these coloring and activity books on the role of the police office and tips on crime prevention.
Below are some safety tips that are very important and can be developed into separate extended activities on different days:
Safety tip 1 > Learn and memorize street address
and telephone number.
Please view the following related activity that addresses
learning home telephone number and learning emergency 911.
Safety tip 2 > Fill in your emergency numbers and keep
next to your phone.
Same as above, a special sheet can be prepared similar to the one
featured in the coloring page to include and practice emergency
numbers and how to dial these numbers using a toy phone.
Information > Explain what is the law and how important
it is to obey the law -- in simple terms address that a law is a rule
that every one must follow so that our communities can be safe,
etc.
Activity > Alphabet > Letter P is for Police Officer lesson plan printable activities for various age levels.
Activity > Picture book recommendation > Officer Buckle and Gloria
Author:
Peggy Rathmann - Caldecott Medal Winner 2006
An excellent book to introduce the police officer, and a faithful team member Gloria the police dog, and the importance of safety.
View
video @ YouTube | Find
@ your library | Author website
The star shape is an important symbol in this book. You may want to replace the template badge in the crafts for a star badge when presenting this book.
Safety > Community helpers >
