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Call ahead and arrange to visit your local fire station to meet a firefighter and
see the fire trucks. Bring homemade cookies to thank the firefighters for keeping
your neighborhood safe.
Make a rule that “We hold hands in the street!” and remind your child each time
you get out of the car or walk across a street or parking lot. When you are in
a parking lot, tell your child to “keep both feet on the line” (the lines between
parking spaces) until everyone is out of the car and can hold hands. Remember
that three year olds love to run, so hold on tight!
Read a book such as Home Safety by Pati Myers Gross and discuss safety issues
with your child. One example is “Do not touch electrical outlets.”
Make a cardboard STOP sign (eight sides). While your child is on a riding toy,
tell her to stop when you hold up the sign. Look for stop signs as you ride in the
car or walk in the neighborhood.
Develop a pleasurable routine before bedtime to make it easier for your child to
settle down. For example, let your child choose a book and make this a special
time for the two of you to read together.
Take a pitcher of water and cups when you go outside to play. Ask your child to
let you know when he is thirsty and then let him help pour from the pitcher—it
does not matter if it spills, it’s just water!
Teach your child about healthy foods and let her choose something healthy at
the grocery store.Visit a farmer’s market and try something new!