Water Safety Basics
A worksheet for 3rd graders to learn basic water safety rules and practices to stay safe around water.
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Water Safety Basics
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Remember what you've learned about staying safe near and in water!
1. What is the most important rule when swimming or playing near water?
Run around the pool
Always have an adult with you
Swim by yourself
Push friends into the water
2. What should you do if you see someone struggling in the water?
Jump in to save them
Yell for help from an adult
Ignore them
Throw a rock at them
1. It's okay to swim in a pool without a lifeguard if an adult is nearby.
True
False
2. You should always walk, not run, around the pool area.
True
False
1. Never swim alone; always swim with a .
2. If you can't swim, you should wear a when near deep water.
3. Always ask for before going into the water.
1. Why is it important to know how to swim?
2. Name one place where it is NOT safe to swim.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. Always listen to the when you are at the pool or beach.
2. You should always swim with a .
3. Make sure a grown-up, or , is watching you.