#TwoStepsBack - Teach Young Children How to Stay Safe Near Water
Helping toddlers and pre-school children to stay SAFE
We all know how excited children can get by the water but standing too close to the edge can be dangerous. The Canal and River's Trust teach young children their SAFE message, to Stay Away From the Edge!
The Canal and River Trust have recently worked with Muddy Publishing's Matt Buckingham to produce a story and illustrations book about water safety titled "Quack, Quack, Take Two Steps Back" . This book is aimed at toddlers and pre-school children to help them understand how to stay safe near water.
Quack Quack, Take Two Steps Back
Squirrel and Mouse are playing with their acorn ball, but “Oh no!” it falls into the canal. Find out how, with the help of their friends, they get their nut back and learn all about staying safe by water.
Watch this short video where author Matt Buckingham reads the story of how squirrel and mouse got their ball back but making sure they stayed safe near the water's edge. This video is designed for younger children to help get the water safety message across to them. To find out more visit the Canal and Rivers Trust website.
