Health and Safety Letter Book
Toddlers internalize routines through repetition and movement. 'Health and Safety Letter Book' supports emerging independence and safety awareness.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Health, Safety and Hygiene
- Learning area: Communication and Language
- Level: EYFS 2-3
Objectives
- Identify body parts
- Imitate hygiene routines
- Follow 1-step safety directions
Instructions
Materials
- Pre-cut cardstock pages with one large letter per page (H, S, or B)
- Laminated photos of healthy items (e.g., a toothbrush, soap, a banana, a hat)
- Non-toxic glue sticks
- Heavy-duty yarn or metal binder rings
- Child-safe stickers related to health and safety
Learning Objectives
- Recognise the visual shape of letters H, S, and B.
- Associate specific health-related objects with their starting letter sounds.
- Demonstrate fine motor control by placing stickers or pictures onto the pages.
- Engage in turn-taking and listening during a small group story time.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the letter pages in advance by writing the target letters in large, bold font.
2. Gather the toddlers in a small circle to introduce the concept of health and safety.
3. Hold up a picture of a toothbrush and emphasize the B sound while pointing to the letter B.
4. Allow each child to touch and explore the laminated pictures to build sensory familiarity.
5. Provide each child with a letter page and a selection of corresponding pictures or stickers.
6. Model how to apply glue to the back of a picture and press it firmly onto the matching letter page.
7. Assist toddlers with hand-over-hand guidance as they place their items on the paper.
8. Encourage children to repeat the letter name as they complete their page.
9. Collect the individual pages once the glue is dry and bind them together using yarn or rings to create a class book.
10. Read the completed book aloud to the group, pointing to the letters and pictures as you name them.
Educator Tip
Keep the session brief to match the short attention span of toddlers. If a child loses interest, allow them to explore the textures of the stickers or pages rather than forcing the completion of the letter association.
Assessment
- Observe if the child can point to a specific letter when prompted by the teacher.
- Note if the child attempts to mimic the letter sound during the activity.
- Record the child's ability to manipulate stickers or glue sticks with increasing coordination.
Educator tip
Use choice questions; keep groups small; accept approximations; keep transitions fast.
Assessment
Observe and note: emerging independence, two-word combinations, imitation of actions, and early pretend play. Use Development Matters non-statutory guidance checkpoints. Observe imitation, participation, simple labelling.