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Water Safety Basics

A worksheet for 3rd graders to learn basic water safety rules and practices to stay safe around water.

Grade 3 Physical Education Sports and RecreationWater Safety
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3.PHE.1.13.PHE.2.2water safetyphysical educationgrade 3swimming
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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?

a

Run around the pool

b

Always have an adult with you

c

Swim by yourself

d

Push friends into the water

2. What should you do if you see someone struggling in the water?

a

Jump in to save them

b

Yell for help from an adult

c

Ignore them

d

Throw a rock at them

1. It's okay to swim in a pool without a lifeguard if an adult is nearby.

T

True

F

False

2. You should always walk, not run, around the pool area.

T

True

F

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.

lifeguard
adult
buddy
life jacket

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.