AgriKids™ Farm Safety Ambassadors
Pre-School
Welcome pre-schoolers!
This page and its resources are designed for those children attending pre-school and Montessori. Here you will find fun and engaging activities for the little ones who are getting to know and understand the basics of farming and farm safety. Download the workbook which has everything needed to help them on their way.
Topics, Learnings & Resources
Classes can complete 2 learning outcomes from each topic to be accredited as an
AgriKids Farm Safety Ambassador.
AgriKids Farm Safety Ambassador.
MAKE YOUR FARM SAFETY PROMISE
Learning Outcomes
Download, say and display your farm safe promise to be farm safety and stay farm safe.
TOPIC 1 (PRE-SCHOOL) - FARMYARD SAFETY
Learning Outcomes
- Preparing for a farm visit.
- Know the safety signs.
- Knowing the dangers.
- Using electricity on a farm.
TOPIC 2 (PRE-SCHOOL) - TRACTORS AND MACHINES
Learning Outcomes
- The machines farmers use.
- Where are they used?
- Know the tractor blind spots.
TOPIC 3 (PRE-SCHOOL) - FARM ANIMALS
Learning Outcomes
- What animals are on farms.
- What the animals are saying.
- Cattle | Horses | Dogs | Cats.
- Washing our hands.
TOPIC 4 (PRE-SCHOOL) - WHERE OUR FOOD COMES FROM
Learning Outcomes
- What food comes from a farm.
- Eating healthy.
- Getting a good night’s sleep.
Share Resources for
Pre-School
We are always looking out for new resources to invest into our bank. If you find any or if you create some of your own and would like to share them, you can do so here.
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Video Resources
Stay safe story time - Part 1
Stay safe story time - Part 2
Stay safe story time - Part 3
EQUUIP - Racing Yard Safety I
Pony Safety with AgriKids - Part 1
Pony Safety with AgriKids - Part 2
Pony Safety with AgriKids - Part 3
Stay Safe Stay Clear
Useful Links
Agri Aware is a charitable trust that is funded by the farming and agri-food industry who recognised a growing need for an independent body to provide the general public with information and education on the importance of agriculture and food to the Irish economy.
The Authority was established in 1989 under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989 and reports to the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. The Authority has a number of major roles. Their mission is to protect people from death, injury and ill-health arising from all work activities and chemicals
Jessy's Smart Kids are a range of child friendly publications created by AgriKids for Teagasc.
IWS strives to reduce water fatalities by increasing water safety awareness and by changing attitudes and behaviours
Open Your Eyes to Farm Safety - Great video by Nenagh CBS, highlighting key dangers on the farm. Suitable for 4-6 class students.
From Agri Aware - Once Upon A Farm is a child safety drama, aimed at communicating the importance of farm and countryside safety to primary level students.
The Health and Safety Executive, NI, is responsible for workplace safety in Northern Ireland.
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has a number of major roles. Their mission is to protect people from death, injury and ill-health arising from all work activities and chemicals
The FBD Trust support initiatives that Irish farmers, their families, communities and the Irish agricultural industry.
Irish Water Safety (IWS), strives to reduce water fatalities by increasing water safety awareness, changing attitudes & behaviours so that water can be enjoyed with confidence and safety.
The Yellow Wellies Foundation is a charity which supports the physical and mental wellbeing of the UK’s farmers.
Embrace FARM was founded in 2014 to provide a bereavement support group for farm families who have lost a loved one or suffered serious injury in a farming accident.
Jessy's Smart Kids are a range of child friendly publications created by AgriKids for Teagasc.
Created by the students in Nenagh C.B.S. This great video highlights key dangers on the farm. Suitable for 4-6 class students.
Childhood Agricultural Safety Network (CASN) is a coalition of organisations in the US that work together to help keep children safe on the farm
Teagasc is Ireland's national body providing integrated research, advisory and training services to the agriculture and food industry and rural communities.
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The Road Safety Authority has a simple mission statement – ‘ to make roads safer for everyone’.
The IFA is Ireland’s largest farming representative organisation.
