The Injury Prevention Centre has developed this toolkit to help elementary educators teach the importance of injury prevention in alignment with the Alberta Education Curriculum.

This toolkit is designed to align with the Alberta Education Curriculum and provides a variety of resources, activities, and learning tools to engage students. The goal is to help young learners understand the importance of staying safe and how they can avoid injuries.

Why is the ESIP Toolkit important?

The Elementary School Injury Prevention (ESIP) Toolkit teaches students how to stay safe and avoid injuries, which are common at the elementary school age. By giving educators the right tools and resources, the program helps children understand safety in a way that is fun and easy to remember.

The toolkit is based on research into what works best for teaching young learners, helping to change their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors around injury prevention. It’s an essential part of promoting health and safety in schools across Alberta.

“Childhood injuries are not just an unfortunate occurrence—they are preventable, and we must focus on education and awareness to reduce the risks.”

Dr David Pedersen

ESIP Toolkit: By the numbers

(2024)

30

LESSONS

10

TOPICS

3

LEVELS

Who is the ESIP Toolkit for?

This Injury Prevention Toolkit is specifically designed for elementary school teachers and students in Alberta. It’s meant for educators who want to teach their students about safety and injury prevention in a way that is engaging and aligns with the Alberta Education Curriculum. The resources are tailored to meet the developmental needs of young learners, making it suitable for a range of age groups and learning styles.

How is the ESIP Toolkit used?

Teachers can use the ESIP Toolkit in their classrooms through a variety of interactive and fun activities. The toolkit includes resources that support different types of learners, including kinesthetic, auditory, visual, and social learners. Activities are designed to be hands-on and inquiry-based, encouraging students to learn by doing.

Teachers can also use the toolkit to evaluate changes in student knowledge, ensuring that the lessons are effective in promoting injury prevention. Through these resources, teachers can create a safe, engaging learning environment focused on preventing injuries.

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