Grade 1

KIDS SAFETY VILLAGE OF DURHAM REGION
Kids Safety Village of Durham Region Grade 1 class on Community Helpers

9-1-1 and Community Helpers

Offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
in December, January, February and March

This interactive program introduces students to some of the special people who help in their communities, police, firefighters, and paramedics. Students learn how to identify these people as well as what their jobs entail. The second portion of the program is learning about 9-1-1, identifying what an emergency is and when to call 9-1-1.

Please note:

If you attend on a Monday

Your class will receive 9-1-1 / Community Helpers and Electrical Safety

This interactive program introduces students to some of the special people who help in their communities, police, firefighters, and paramedics. Students learn how to identify these people as well as what their jobs entail.

The second portion of the program is learning about 9-1-1, identifying what an emergency is and when to call 9-1-1. –

We welcomed Elexicon to our Kids Safety Village family of sponsors. They will be offering an Electrical Safety class for students in grade 1.

Elexicon’s new mascot “Lucky the Squirrel” will show kids why it’s not safe to touch powerlines or electrical equipment.

Students will also get to see miniature versions of powerlines and electrical boxes in our Village.

If you attend on a Wednesday

Your class will receive 9-1-1 / Community Helpers and Fire Safety

This interactive program introduces students to some of the special people who help in their communities, police, firefighters, and paramedics. Students learn how to identify these people as well as what their jobs entail.

The second portion of the program is learning about 9-1-1, identifying what an emergency is and when to call 9-1-1. students will learn about some of the top causes of fire in the community, fire prevention techniques, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, home escape planning and general fire hazards.

If you attend on a Thursday

Your class will learn about 9-1-1 / Community Helpers and instruction from EMS

This interactive program introduces students to some of the special people who help in their communities, police, firefighters, and paramedics. Students learn how to identify these people as well as what their jobs entail. The second portion of the program is learning about 9-1-1, identifying what an emergency is and when to call 9-1-1. Your students will also have instruction from EMS that covers topics such as personal safety and playground safety.

Schedule for the day

10am Arrive at Village
10am-10:45am 9-1-1 / Community Helpers
10:45am-11am Snack Break
11am-11:45 am Depending on what day you attend either Fire, EMS or Elexicon class instruction
11:45am-12:10pm Lunch
12:10pm-12:30pm Walking Tour of Village (weather permitting)
12:30pm End of day

Maximum 30 students per class up to 2 classes per visit.