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Safety at the Public Pool
- Pack your bag. Put in your bright swimsuit. Add a big, fluffy towel.
Bring a bottle of water to drink. Wear shoes that are easy to take off.
- Put on sunscreen. This protects your skin from the hot sun.
Do this before you get to the pool. It needs time to soak in.
- Enter the pool gate. Walk with a grown-up.
Do not run. The floor is wet. You might slip and fall.
- Find the lifeguard. Look for a person in a bright red shirt.
They sit in a tall chair. They watch the water to keep you safe.
- Rinse your body. Use the pool shower.
This washes away dirt. It keeps the pool water clean.
- Check the water depth. Look for numbers on the side.
Stay in the area where you can stand up. Ask a grown-up where to swim.
- Wear a life jacket. It helps you float.
Use one if you are not a strong swimmer yet. Make sure it fits tight.
- Listen for the whistle. A loud whistle means stop.
Look at the lifeguard right away. Follow their rules.
- Stay with a buddy. Never swim alone.
Always have a friend or a parent nearby. It is more fun to swim together.
- Take a rest. Swimming makes you tired.
Sit in the shade for a bit. Drink your water to stay cool.
- Clean up your toys. Pick up your ball or goggles.
Do not leave things on the ground. Someone might trip on them.
- Dry off. Use your towel to get dry.
Change into your clean clothes. Now you are ready to go home!
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Glossary
- Lifeguard:
- A person who is trained to watch swimmers and keep them safe.
- Depth:
- The distance from the top of the water to the bottom.
- Sunscreen:
- A lotion you put on your skin to protect it from being burned by the sun.
- Rinse:
- To wash lightly with water to remove dirt.
- Buddy:
- A partner or friend who stays with you so you are not alone.
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“Safety at the Public Pool” is a instructions reading passage about Water Safety, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 2 minutes to read (278 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.
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