This program was designed to help children develop the skills needed for their growing independence.

Operation Safe Kids is a series of lessons for children that are taught with the aid of role plays, small group discussions, games, worksheets and video tapes that focus on the areas of:

• Personal Safety
• Coping with Fear, Loneliness & Boredom
• Getting Along with Others
• Emergencies and First Aid
• Food Safety-Nutrition
• Building Confidence

Instructional Materials

The newly revised curriculum is now available. The curriculum is available ON A LOAN BASIS. Package will include lessons, handouts, duplication pages, and reports to parents. Cost to purchase the curriculum is $38.00 plus $6.50 shipping and handling.

Illinois State Goals & Learning Standards

01A. Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.

02A. Understand how literary elements and techniques are used to convey meaning.

03B. Compose well-organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences.

04A. Listen effectively in formal and informal situations.

04B. Speak effectively using language appropriate to the situation and audience.

21B. Demonstrate cooperative skills during structured group physical activity

22A. Explain the basic principles of health promotion, illness prevention and safety.

23A. Describe and explain the structure and functions of the human body systems and how they interrelate

24A. Demonstrate procedures for communicating in positive ways, resolving differences and preventing conflict.