KEEPING OURSELVES SAFE - TOUCH

Today we talked about the different types of touch.  We talked about Touch we like, like hugs and cuddles, back rubs and tickles.  We talked about touch that hurts like hitting, kicking and biting.  Then we talked about touch that is confusing.  The children defined confusing touch as touching that makes us feel yucky.  The children brainstormed some ideas of what they would find confusing.  We then discussed what we could do if this happened to us.  The children decided that the best thing to do was to say "Stop it! I don't like it!"  We talked about the children needing to move away and find a safe adult to tell.   A homework sheet has come home tonight. 

We realise that his can be a bit of an awkward conversation with children, but it is a vital one to have.

Thanks for your ongoing support

KEEPING OURSELVES SAFE - HYGIENE

Today for Keeping Ourselves Safe, we talked about hygiene and cleanliness.  We discussed all the amazing things our bodies can do like making art, dancing , writing stories and playing sport.  We also talked about some things that are not so good about our bodies.  Sometimes we get sick, or get head-lice or get smelly.  We talked about ways to keep ourselves clean and hygienic.  Things like washing our hands after going to the toilet, coughing into our sleeve, washing our bodies and clothes regularly, getting our hair checked for lice or brushing our teeth twice a day.  These are all great ways to help look after ourselves.

You can help us at home by discussing this with us.

Thank you for your support

KEEPING OURSELVES SAFE - MY AMAZING BODY

Today Mrs Udy taught us all about our amazing bodies.

The message our teachers wanted to get across to us today what that no one can touch our bodies in a way that we do not like.

We are the boss of our body and that we say what we like.

Mrs Udy showed us a picture of a body.  We went through and labeled the different parts of the bodies.  We noticed that some body parts have many different names.  There are called different things in different languages too.  On the picture we wrote the correct name that we would use if we were talking to a doctor.

Today a sheet is coming home for us to get you to help us write the different names on our sheet.  We can write them in English or the language we speak at home, or both!

KEEPING OURSELVES SAFE - FEELINGS

Today we talked about our emotions and feelings.  

We concentrated on thinking about what our faces would look like when we are showing emotion. 

We could have a look at this video with you at home... we could watch this and try and read their emotions.

KEEPING OURSELVES SAFE - LOST

Today we watched a video about Brian and Bobby.  Brian is a Policeman and Bobby is his Police dog.  In the video Bobby gets lost.  The video talks about what we need to do if we get lost.

You might like to watch the video with us at home...

After the video we broke into small groups and we had to think about what we do when we get lost.  There are four steps to remember...

1. Stay Calm!
2. Find someone to help us
3. Tell them where we last saw our family
4. Tell them our name, address and phone number

You might like to talk to us about the video and get us to tell you who could help us if we get lost.

Please help us to practice our Name, Address and Phone number - it is REALLY important that we know it!