Teaching Water and Environmental Sanitation to Children
WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION 0-2 YEARS
| S/N | ISSUES | CRECHE/PLAYGROUP | PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES | CARING/LEARNING MATERIALS | PARENT & CAREGIVER | CHILD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ||||||
| 1. | SOURCES AND USES OF SAFE WATER | Provide safe water | i) Identify clean water | Basin | Cups | |
| ii) Attend training session on the sources, uses and purification of water | Containers, Filters, Charts | |||||
| 2. | LINKS BETWEEN SANITATION AND DISEASES | Identify faecal transmission routes | i) Recognise toilet, dust bins and their uses | Posters, Plastic taps | Apron, Chlorine, Soaps, Sponge | Learn to use toilet and refuse properly, disposal facilities |
| ii) Encourage child to observe hygienic habits e.g. washing of hands before and after meals | Recognise and identify a child that is ill | |||||
| 3. | TOILET PRACTICES | Ensure good toilet habits | i) Defecate at the appropriate place | Learn to use specified facilities for toileting | Assist the child in cleaning up after toileting | Recognise and meet child’s toilet needs |
| iv) Train child on how to communicate when pressed | Display friendly approach during toilet training | Identify harmful pests and reptiles | ||||
| 4. | COMMUNITY HYGIENE: HARMFUL PESTS AND REPTILES | Control the breeding of harmful pests and reptiles | ii) Recognise harmful pests and reptiles | Provide clean environment, Wire netting of doors and windows | Recognise his/her immediate environment | Encourage the child to keep the surrounding clean |
| Prevent the entry of harmful pests and reptiles into homes/centre | Appropriate waste disposal facilities | Recognise and report when ill |
Water and Environmental Sanitation for Children (0-2 Years)
- Why is it important to teach young children about water safety?
- Teaching young children about water safety is crucial to prevent accidents and ensure they understand how to identify clean water sources.
- How can I encourage my child to develop good toilet habits?
- You can encourage good toilet habits by providing a friendly approach during toilet training and assisting them in cleaning up after toileting.
- What are some ways to teach children about the links between sanitation and diseases?
- Teaching children to recognize faecal transmission routes and encouraging hygienic habits like washing hands before and after meals helps them understand the links between sanitation and diseases.
- How can I control harmful pests and reptiles in my child’s environment?
- Controlling the breeding of harmful pests and reptiles and preventing their entry into homes or play areas can be achieved through proper waste disposal and keeping the environment clean.
- What materials can I use to teach my child about water purification?
- Materials such as charts, posters, and demonstrations with cups and filters can help teach children about the sources, uses, and purification of water.
- When should I start toilet training my child?
- Toilet training can typically begin when a child shows readiness signs, such as staying dry for longer periods and showing interest in using the toilet.
- How can I help my child recognize and avoid harmful pests and reptiles?
- Teaching children to recognize harmful pests and reptiles and avoiding playing with them can be achieved through education and supervision.
- What are some important hygiene habits I should teach my child?
- Important hygiene habits to teach children include washing hands after toileting, using soap and water, and avoiding playing with harmful pests.
- Why is it essential to provide a clean environment for young children?
- Providing a clean environment helps prevent the spread of diseases and ensures the safety and well-being of young children.
- How can I involve parents and caregivers in teaching water and environmental sanitation to children?
- Involving parents and caregivers through educational sessions and providing resources such as posters and informational materials can help reinforce learning at home.
- To teach young children about water safety, it is crucial to prevent accidents and ensure they understand how to identify __________.
- a) Clean water sources
- b) Dirty water sources
- c) Colorful water sources
- d) Frozen water sources
- Good toilet habits can be encouraged by providing a __________ during toilet training.
- a) Strict approach
- b) Friendly approach
- c) Serious approach
- d) Formal approach
- Teaching children about the links between sanitation and diseases involves recognizing __________.
- a) Airborne transmission routes
- b) Waterborne transmission routes
- c) Faecal transmission routes
- d) Foodborne transmission routes
- Controlling harmful pests and reptiles involves preventing their entry into homes or play areas through __________.
- a) Leaving doors open
- b) Keeping the environment clean
- c) Providing food sources
- d) Ignoring their presence
- Materials such as charts and posters can help teach children about the sources, uses, and purification of __________.
- a) Food
- b) Air
- c) Water
- d) Soil
- Toilet training can typically begin when a child shows readiness signs, such as staying __________ for longer periods.
- a) Wet
- b) Dry
- c) Hungry
- d) Sleepy
- Teaching children to recognize and avoid harmful pests and reptiles can be achieved through education and __________.
- a) Supervision
- b) Ignorance
- c) Isolation
- d) Punishment
- Important hygiene habits to teach children include washing hands __________.
- a) Before and after meals
- b) Only after meals
- c) Only before meals
- d) Once a day
- Providing a clean environment helps prevent the spread of diseases and ensures the safety and well-being of __________.
- a) Adults
- b) Elderly
- c) Young children
- d) Teenagers
- Involving parents and caregivers in teaching water and environmental sanitation to children can help reinforce learning __________.
- a) At school
- b) Only during weekends
- c) Only during holidays
- d) At home
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