Water safety education resources for Early Years (ages 3-5)

We have created some exciting materials for teachers (of pupils aged 3-5 years) to support enjoying water safety.

Water can provide so much joy but at the same time has the potential to cause unimaginable tragedy. Spending a short time providing a sound water safety education for the whole family can make the difference for a planned day at the beach or the park resulting in everybody enjoying their day and returning home safely.

Our free and easily accessible water safety education resources have been designed with you in mind so you can engage children of all ages in simple but lifesaving content

We’ve prepared your essential guide for running activities for 3-5 years, whether in school or pre-school.

Pre-school session plans

Pre-school health wellbeing session plans 1-4

Pre-school physical development lesson plans 1-4

Pre-school resources

Pre-school sink or float cards

Water Safety Code colouring sheets x4

Enjoy Water Safely colouring sheet

Water safety scenario flashcards

Rookie Lifeguard sun safety cards

Safe or unsafe flash cards

Beach flag flashcards

Water Safety Code poster

Create your own scene for SMART Notebook

Create your own scene for ActivInspire

Drowning Prevention Week Resources

We’ve created a range of posters, leaflets and certificates to help share Drowning Prevention Week messages and support your activity.

View all Drowning Prevention Week Printable Resources