Grade 1 Music – Safety Precautions In Singing Games Notes

Specific Learning Outcomes

• Children will name 4 safety rules for singing games (space, shoes, listening, gentle movements). ✅
• Children will follow teacher directions to play safely in a group. 🎵
• Children will use simple hygiene practice (hands washing, no sharing mouth props). 🧼

Key Safety Rules (Say these in class)

• ✅ Give space: Leave about one arm’s length between children so no one bumps. (Use a ring or rope on the ground to show space.)
• 👟 Safe shoes: Wear closed shoes or sandals—no slippers with loose straps.
• 🧼 Hands clean: Wash hands before and after the game. Do not share whistles or mouth props.
• 🤫 Listen and stop: When the teacher says “stop”, everyone stops gently and stands still.
• 🌤 Play in shade or inside: Avoid hot sun (use shade) and play on flat ground—no holes or sharp stones.
• 🧑‍⚕️ Tell a teacher if you feel hurt or sick—do not try to hide it.

Suggested Learning Experiences (Teacher guide)

1. Safety Circle (10 minutes)

Place a rope or chalk circle on the ground. Each child stands inside a space. Sing a short song while walking round the circle slowly. Practice “stop” and “stand still”. Teacher watches for safe distance and gentle steps.

2. “Wash and Sing” (5 minutes)

Before singing games, line up and sing a hand-washing song while washing hands. Use simple Swahili line like: “Tuna-osha mikono, tunaimba saa moja” (we wash hands, sing for one minute).

3. Props and Sharing Rules (7 minutes)

If using scarves or sticks, give one to each child. Show how to hold a prop gently. Say: “No putting props in the mouth.”

4. Role Play (5–8 minutes)

Children act out what to do if someone falls or feels sick: stop the game, raise hand, tell a teacher. Praise correct choices.

Materials

• Rope or chalk to mark space
• Scarves or small safe props (one per child)
• Water and soap or hand sanitizer
• First-aid kit and shade mat (mkeka) for rest

Assessment (quick)

• Observation checklist: child keeps space, washes hands, listens and stops when told.
• Ask each child to name one safety rule—tick off when they can say it.

Tips for Parents / Guardians

Dress children in comfortable clothes and safe shoes. Remind them to tell a teacher if they feel unwell.

Emergency note

If a child is injured, stop the game, give first aid, and inform the parent. Keep an updated emergency contact list in class.