Electrical Safety for Kids – Keep Your Child Away from Shocks

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Electrical Safety for Kids Keep Your Child Away
from Shocks

• Submitted By - Salintha Gunasekara
• https//www.diamondbarmontessoriacademy.com/
• diamondbarmontessori_at_gmail.com
• [phone]

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By nature kids are curious and they love to
explore the space around them. They tend to learn
the best through explorations and experiments. A
huge part of their learning, especially in their
Preschools, is based on their inquisitiveness.
But sometimes it can prove to be dangerous when
it comes to electricity. Teaching children about
electricity and electrical power would make them
aware of the hazards it can cause. Go through the
slides to understand various safety tips and how
to keep your little ones away from electrical
hazards without disturbing their learning.
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• Dangers of Electricity for Kids
• Many of you might have experienced a situation
  where you feel a shock when you touch the
  doorknob or any other person. This shock was
  generated from static electricity which is not
  very dangerous. But an actual electric shock is
  very painful and can even result in death.
• Electricity can cause severe burn injuries and
  fatal shocks in kids.
• Their muscles may get tightened up.
• They may get choked and unable to breathe
  properly.
• Electrical shocks have the potential to cause
  serious internal damages.
• Although these are a bit scary, you can avoid
  such situations with a little bit of knowledge
  and care.

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• Electricity Safety Tips for Kids at Home
• They should never put their fingers or any other
  objects into the electrical outlets.
• Small kids should be allowed to touch the switch.
• Try to child-proof at least the small electrical
  appliances.
• Keep electrical appliances away from water
  sources.
• Dry your hands properly before touching any
  electrical devices.
• Dont pull the electrical plug out of the socket
  by pulling away from its cord.
• Keep all your appliances switched off and
  unplugged when they are not in use.
• Replace worn, torn, or damaged electrical cords
  immediately.

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• Outdoor Safety
• In preschool San Dimas, CA, teachers are always
  vigilant to protect their students from
  electrical shocks even when they participate in
  different outdoor activities.
• Climbing trees is fine but please make sure they
  are not near the power cables.
• While flying kites please ensure they are quite
  away from the electric cables.
• Never touch any electrical appliances if you are
  wet or in the swimming pool or standing in the
  puddle.
• Refrain from removing anything entangled on the
  power line.
• Never go near or touch the wires that are lying
  on the ground.
• Avoid going near the electrical substations.

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• Some Other Electrical Safety Tips for Kids
• Keep clothes and other combustible material away
  from big electrical appliances.
• Never use mobile phones or any other devices when
  they are in charge.
• Maintain the power chords properly. Replace them
  immediately if it is damaged.
• Nowadays many electrical toys are available in
  the market. If your little one is playing with
  such toys please make sure he is quite far from
  wet surfaces.
• Try not to fly remote-controlled toys near the
  overhead power grids or cables.
• Use electric socket covers or guards to ensure
  your childs safety at home.

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• How to Teach Electric Safety to Your Kids
• In Montessori classes, teachers use activity
  sheets and books to get kids interested to learn
  about electrical safety.
• Using interactive videos is quite helpful to
  address these types of serious issues.
• Try to demonstrate what is inside the electrical
  cords. Hands-on lessons always work with kids.
• Show them how the sockets are covered with
  plastic plugs for safety reasons.
• Be patient listeners. Inspire them to ask
  questions and clear their doubts.
• Ask them to share their understandings and you
  can reward them for sharing their positive
  learning take-away.

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• The management of Diamond Bar Montessori Academy
  has taken all the possible precautions to make
  sure their students are safe and secure on the
  school campus. Although all the safety measures
  are in place, sometimes it becomes impossible to
  avoid certain unlikely situations. So according
  to the school teachers, if your child experiences
  an electrical shock, you can follow these steps
• Turn off the power source or remove it away using
  a piece of cardboard, wood, or plastic.
• If there is a burn, please apply a bandage to
  cover the area.
• Begin CPR if there is no movement in the child
  and calls the doctor immediately.

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Reference
Diamond Bar Montessori Academy https//www.diamond
barmontessoriacademy.com/child-care-pomona-ca diam
ondbarmontessori_at_gmail.com (909)
396-8747 Address 23555 Palomino Dr, Diamond Bar,
CA 91765, United States We are enrolling kids
from Diamond Bar CA, Pomona CA, San Dimas CA,
Chino Hills CA and Chino CA locations.
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