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In the previous lesson, you learned about designing a safe environment. Now it’s time to think about the materials you provide in the environment.

让我们从思考如何选择每天在家中使用的物品开始。想想你的车，你孩子的婴儿床，或者你的自行车头盔。您是如何选择购买哪些型号或品牌的？很可能，你在购买这些物品之前做了一些研究。你想确保这些物品对你和你的家人来说是耐用和安全的。

Next think about how you use the items in your home. Do you put knives in the dishwasher with the sharp side down? Do you point the handles on pots and pans toward the back of the stove? Do you blow out candles when you leave the room? Do you get rid of dishes when they chip or break? These are all things we do to ensure our safety and the safety of our families.

最后，想想如何确保你家里的物品仍然可以安全使用。作为成年人，我们会在自己的物品上寻找磨损的痕迹。我们更换或修理那些坏了的盘子；我们不会用锋利的盘子为家人服务。我们也注意我们的财产可能不安全的消息。2007年，由于使用含铅涂料，数十万家庭受到大规模玩具召回的影响。这一事件使我们认识到仔细考虑我们为幼儿提供的玩具的重要性。

As a preschool teacher, you have the responsibility of making sure children are safe in your care. Just as you make safety a priority at home, you must think of safety when you choose, use, and check items in the preschool program.

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学龄前儿童的安全玩具和材料是什么样的？你怎么知道玩具是否安全？阅读本节了解更多有关选择、使用亚慱彩票和检查玩具的信息。

为学龄前儿童选择玩具和材料亚慱彩票

为学龄前儿童选择玩具时，要考虑的因素很多。亚慱彩票观看此视频了解更多信息。

确保教室里的所有材料，包括植物，都是无毒的。公开Check with your local gardening store for a list of toxic plants. You can also check with your local poison control center (1-800-222-1222).在你的程序中加入宠物之前，请阅读幼儿环境中的宠物学习部分末尾的资源。

Using Toys and Materials Safely with Preschool Children

Once you have chosen toys and materials, you must be sure to use them safely. Ask yourself these questions:

• Are area rugs secure so children will not trip?
• Are art easels secure? Are all hinges covered so children will not pinch fingers?
• 像剪刀和尖铅笔这样的材料是用锋利的边朝下存放的吗？
• 安全护目镜（如需要）是否可用且状况良好？
• 是否有加热设备（烹饪设备等）存放在够不着的地方？

检查学龄前儿童的玩具和材料亚慱彩票

Before allowing children to play with materials, you should check the condition of the materials. Ask yourself these questions:

• 地毯是否完好无损，没有磨损的边缘？
• Are shelves in good condition and free of splinters, sharp edges or other damage?
• Are chairs and tables in good condition and free of splinters, sharp edges or other damage?
• Are musical instruments in good condition? Look for splintering wood or shakers that may come apart to release small, unsafe objects.
• Are all toys sturdy and in good condition? Check wooden ramps or other objects for signs of weakness.
• As toys are used, have wooden edges become rough or splintered? Have pieces of metal snagged or warped? Have any plastic or glass pieces splintered? If any of these answers are yes, the toy or object is unsafe and should be replaced or removed.
• 电线是否状况不良（磨损）或固定不安全？一些电子物体是否工作不正常？如果这些答案中的任何一个是肯定的，则这些项目是不安全的，应适当修理或拆除。

Do

保证孩子们的安全,你必须做一个日常的安全check. Ask yourself the questions listed in the attachment at the end of the Learn section. In addition, remember these ideas:

• 选择考虑到儿童安全的玩具和材料。
• 安全使用玩具。教孩子如何安全。仔细监督。
• 每天检查玩具和材料。使用日常安全检查表检查玩具和材料。
• Check the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website for product recalls.

Watch these videos to learn more about performing a safety check in your program:

What should you do if you decide a material or environment is unsafe? Make note of any potentially unsafe situations on your daily safety checklist. Remove or replace the unsafe item. If the unsafe situation is related to facilities or equipment, immediately make a report to your director.

一定要听产品召回的消息。消费者产品安全委员会保存了一个产品召回的数据库。访问www.saferproducts.gov查看召回产品列表。

请记住，不要让儿童在不安全的材料或设备上玩耍。安全总比后悔好。