Materials for Educators

April Pools Day and Summer Splash-tacular

• April Pools Day Planning and Promotion
  Press releases, event planning ideas and promotion suggestions for organizing your indoor facility's April Pool's Day.
• Summer Splash-tacular Planning and Promotion
  Press releases, event planning ideas and promotion suggestions for organizing you outdoor water facility's Summer Splash-tacular.
• Activities to Promote Water Safety (PDF)
• Activity Suggestions for Kids (PDF)
• Coalition Best Practices (PDF)
• Event Resources (PDF)
• Potential Community Partners (PDF)

Teen Drowning Prevention Guides in PDF Format

Life Vest Fashion Show Guide (PDF)
Provides "how to's" on having a life vest fashion show.

Stay On Top of The Water Guide (PDF)
A five-part water safety decision-making guide designed for middle school age children.

La Salvavidas Water Safety Fotonovela

A water safety story using photographs and dialogue in a "comic book" style.
English and Spanish for teens and adults. 24 pages. To order, phone Children's Resource Line at 206-987-2500 or 866-987-2500 in Washington, Alaska, Montana or Idaho and select option #4.

Water Safety Signs

For posting at public campgrounds, boat ramps, marinas, and other public water access sites. English and Spanish layout signs versions for raising awareness about water safety and drowning prevention.

Life Vest sign #1 - English (PDF)

Life Vest sign #2 - English and Spanish (PDF)

Water Safety Display Ideas

Display Ideas Page
Tips for setting up drowning prevention displays at health and safety fairs.