Young children remember information more readily if it contains rhymes. As such, create poems or short lyrics containing the safety message you would like children to remember. For example, you can effectively teach children to look both ways before crossing the street with the rhyme, "Look both ways to cross the street, check the lights and then repeat." Likewise, teach children to tie their shoes with the rhyme, "Never forget to tie your shoes, or else you'll fall and cry boohoo."
Alliteration refers to a sequence of words each beginning with the same letter; it makes a great tool for memorization. Create three- to four-word phrases that convey the safety and danger message you want your preschooler to learn. "Fleas fly fast" can teach children to avoid petting stray animals, while "big bark big bite" can teach children to exercise caution around large dogs they do not know. Reminding kids to stay "calm, cool and collected" if a bee or other dangerous insect approaches them makes another strong example of alliteration.
Children may not be familiar with a number of dangerous situations they may find themselves in. Consequently, using plays to demonstrate these examples can be effective for children. If teaching children to call an adult if approached by a stranger, for example, a play would be an excellent opportunity to demonstrate how this situation may play out in real life. Using other adults or older children, create short five to 10-minute plays that depict dangerous situations and how to evade them. Afterwards, ask the children what they learned and what happened in the play to ensure the message came across.
Present a number of different dangerous scenarios to your group of preschoolers, asking that they give ideas on what to do in that situation. If they are unsure, present multiple-choice answers for them to choose from. Be sure to address in-home dangers, such as fire or water safety, as well as information on dealing with strangers. You may choose to focus on different types of safety tips on different days. For example, play fire safety on a different day than you play water safety, since both subjects can encompass a number of tips.