Language | Literacy | Mathematics | Science | Creative Arts | Social / Emotional | Approaches to Learning | Physical Health & Safety Home > Physical Health & Safety > Health and Safety   A commitment to physical fitness and healthy living begins in early childhood. Teach children to care for their bodies, participate in and enjoy physical activities, and follow basic safety rules. Many skills are experienced-based and can be introduced simultaneously. Categories labeled are in the developmentally appropriate sequential order to create a scope and sequence for skill mastery. It is suggested that skills be introduced in this order. Guidelines Correlated with POCET   Demonstrates Independence in Hygiene and Nutrition. The child is able to independently take care of personal hygiene, such as brushing teeth and washing hands. the child can determine which foods are healthy. (Correlates with POCET PH5 Page 58) What I like to Eat Understands Basic Health and Safety Rules. The child demonstrates the ability to follow basic health and safety rules, such as wearing adequate clothing for weather conditions, covering mouth when sneezing, crossing the street safely, aviding strangers, etc.(Correlates with POCET PH6 Page 59) Classroom Cleanup Classroom Rules   NAEYC Accreditation Standards
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