Few things are as alluring to children as water. Yet it’s also one of the more dangerous things they come into contact with. This makes teaching water safety for kids extremely important. Children can (and have) drowned in something as seemingly harmless as a puddle or a beach bucket. We will cover all aspects of water safety, from how to keep your kids safe on a trip to the beach, to information on water sports, swim lessons, and other types of water recreation.
Water Safety for Kids: Information for Parents
- Children Drowning
- Water Safety Facts & Statistics
- The Importance of Swim Lessons
- Pool Safety for Kids
- Boat Safety for Kids & Water Sports
- Hot Tub Safety
- Keeping Kids Safe Around Water: Safety Tips for Parents
- Safe Swimming Rules for Kids
- Water Safety Rules for Kids
- Kids & Life Jackets
- See also Water Accidents & Child Drownings
Teaching Kids About Water Safety: Books & Resources
Water Safety printable book
A Fun and entertaining children’s book that teaches kids some basic principles on water safety. Recommended for kids ages 4-10.
Be Safe With Water
This book teaches water safety for toddlers and preschoolers. It uses simple language small children can understand to protect the most vulnerable kids from the most common causes of drowning accidents.
Safe Swimming Rules
A short book that teaches kids the fundamentals of staying safe while swimming. Recommended for kids ages five and over.
Signs of Drowning
Teach your kids how to spot the signs of drowning, so that they know what to do if someone is in trouble.
Floating Out Too Far
A lesson that teaches kids about rip currents and what to do if they float too far from shore.
All Coloring Sheets
- Be Cautious of Water
- Swimming Limitations (boys)
- Swimming Limitations (Girls)
- Floating Too Far
- Family Water Fun
- Warning Signs of Drowning
- What Drowning Looks Like
- Drowning Danger
- Jumping & Diving
- Flood Water Safety
- Boating Safety coloring page
- Water is Powerful
- Young Kids Safety
Safe Swimming Worksheet- Girls
Safe Swimming Worksheet – Boys
Boating Safety Worksheets for Kids




