Jackie Scott, M.Ed
First 5 Shasta Grant Coordinator
First 5 Shasta values the effort invested in developing a water safety curriculum designed for young children and their families. The program addresses the important issue of drowning, a leading cause of death among young children, by teaching key water safety rules. Through engaging elements like mascots, stories, and songs, the curriculum delivers essential safety messages in a memorable and child-friendly way. By involving parents, it ensures that these lessons are reinforced at home, offering a practical and effective approach to improving water safety education. First 5 Shasta appreciates how this curriculum provides a memorable and effective approach to improving water safety education.