OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaPlaying in the water is so much fun, but you always need to be safe! You should never swim alone, and a grownup must always be watching you. Following the water rules means you can splash and play all day long!
If you are not a strong swimmer yet, wearing a life jacket will help you float like a duck. When you are at a pool, remember to walk instead of run so you don’t slip and fall. It is also important to listen to the lifeguard because their job is to keep everyone safe!
Never dive into water unless a grownup says the water is deep enough. Stay away from pool drains and stay in the shallow end until you are a strong swimmer. Learning to swim is one of the best things you can do to stay safe around water!
- Lifeguards go through special training to learn how to rescue people in the water!
- Life jackets are also called personal flotation devices, and they are designed to keep your head above water.
- More kids learn to swim every summer, making pools and beaches safer for everyone!
