2nd Class EVS Good Habits, Safety and First Aid Good, Bad, Habits, Safety

Good and Bad Habits and Safety Rules

Habit

A habit is a manner that is repeated regularly. Habits can be cultivated easily however we should be careful about our habits because it is difficult to change a habit once it is acquired. Fitness and keeping healthy is very important for all of us. Some good habits are given below to keep ourself healthy and fit.

• We should cover our mouth while sneezing, coughing or yawing.
• Eat from a clean plate.
• We should not eat our nails.
• We should throw waste into the dustbin.
• We should drink from a clean glass.
• We should not spit on the floor or on the road.
• We should keep our things in their proper place after using them.

Safety Rules

Safety rules are the rules which we need to follow for our own benefit and wellbeing.

We must follow these rules everyday so that we can remain safe.

While Walking

Traffic police

(i) Walk on footpath.

(ii) Always look for the safest place to cross the road. Zebra crossing or subways are the safest for crossing a road.

(iii) Always STOP, LOOK and LISTEN for any approaching vehicle. If you need to wait, wait at the zebra crossing. WAIT till the road is clear.

(iv) While crossing the road, first look RIGHT, then LEFT, then again RIGHT.

(v) If possible, try to cross the road in a group or at least with some friends.

(vi) Never run or play on the road.

For School Bus

(i) Always wait in a queue with other children for the bus.

(ii) Get into the bus one by one.

(iii) Once inside the bus, do not lean out of the door or window.

(iv) Never get in or out of a moving bus.

While Riding a Bicycle

(i) Keep to the left of the road.

(ii) Give signal by hand before turning or stopping.

(iii) If possible, wear a helmet.

In the playground

(i) Take turn to play and give a chance to others.

(ii) Never play on a broken swing. Inform an adult if a swing is broken. Use your both hand while climbing a swing.

(iii) Never climb up the front of a slide.

(iv) Help to keep the playground clean.