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Indoor Injury Awareness Worksheet

Virtual Lab School Infants & Toddlers Safe Environments Lesson 1 Explore Indoor Injury Awareness Worksheet
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As children grow and change, so do their abilities—and the types of injuries they are at risk for, especially in outdoor settings. Indoor environments provide opportunities for exploration and development but also pose unique risks. Review the developmental characteristics of each age group below. For each characteristic, list common indoor-related injuries and the safety precautions that should be taken to prevent them.

Infant: Birth to 1 Year

CharacteristicsCommon InjuriesSafety Precautions
Puts objects in mouth to learn about them

 

 

Increasing ability to move (roll over, scoot, crawl, walk)

 

 

Reaches for and pulls up on objects (shelves, toys, other children)

 

 

Doesn’t understand the meaning of “no”

 

 

Young Toddlers and Toddlers: 13 months to 36 months

CharacteristicsCommon InjuriesSafety Precautions
Puts objects in mouth to learn about them

 

 

Increasing ability to move (walk, run, climb)

 

 

Reaches for and pulls up on objects (shelves, toys, other children)

 

 

Climbs (on climbing equipment and things not meant for climbing)

 

 

Doesn’t understand the meaning of “no;” doesn't consistently comply to the word "no"

 

 

Begins to imitate adult behaviors

 

 

Investigates everything within reach

 

 

Curious about new things

 

 

Lacks impulse control

 

 

Source: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. (2010). Health and safety in family child care home-participant guide.