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- February ①Prevent Residential Fires by Inspecting Your Home! ➁Nurturing Mind and Body Through Play
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February ①Prevent Residential Fires by Inspecting Your Home! ➁Nurturing Mind and Body Through Play
This is an abridged version of “Koho Yokohama Naka-ku Ban,” Naka Ward Office’s public relations magazine. （Click here for the multilingual website of “Koho Yokohama City Edition”） Please note that all information is correct as of the time of publication and may be subject to change.
Last updated date：2024/10/3
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①Prevent Residential Fires by Inspecting Your Home!
[Inquiries] Yobō-tantō, Sōmu/Yobō-ka (Fire Prevention Subdivision, General Affairs and Fire Prevention Division),
Naka Fire Station Tel/Fax: 045-251-0119
Last year, there were 268 residential fires in Yokohama. Of these, thirty percent were caused by fires started by gas stoves. Most fatalities occurred because people were unable to escape from the fire in time. Residential fires can be avoided if we take conscious steps in our daily lives to prevent them. Start by inspecting your home, including your household fire alarms.
Check for fire hazards in your home
□ No dust on electric outlets or plugs
Dust that accumulates in the gap between electrical outlets and plugs absorbs moisture in the air, which may cause a spark and ignite!
Clean electrical outlets and plugs regularly by dusting them with a duster!
Reconfirm whether your home is safe using this residential fire prevention checklist!
□ Do not leave the kitchen while cooking
□ Keep the area around the stove tidy and free of flammable materials
□ Clean the inside of the grill frequently and ensure no oil dregs are left inside the grill
□ Do not smoke in bed
□ Do not use electrical cords with the cords bundled together
□ Do not connect too many plugs to multi-outlet extension cords
□ Do not hang laundry over the heater
□ Do not place flammable items around the heater
Residential fire alarms, a lifeline that will help you to get away in good time in the event of an emergency!
Residential fire alarms, which automatically detect smoke and heat and sound an audible alarm, are required by law to be installed in all residences.
The life of these devices is approximately 10 years, so they need to be replaced periodically!
➁Nurturing Mind and Body Through Play
[Inquiries] Kodomo Katei-gakari (Children and Families Section), Naka Ward Office
Tel: 045-224-8198 Fax: 045-224-8159
Through play, children develop curiosity and inquisitiveness, spontaneity and judgment, creativity and flexibility, social skills and communication skills, and many other abilities. Although it may seem like just playing to adults, children acquire important things for life through play.
Adults should provide an environment in which children can play freely, and watch over them as they experience a variety of things through repeated successes and failures, all at their own pace.
■Play based on parent-child interaction
Contact with familiar people and sensing their affection helps create a feeling of security and trust among children, fostering loving bonds. Talking, singing, and responsive interactions from adults nurture children’s understanding of language and their desire to vocalize.
■Playing in nature
By playing freely in nature, children develop their five senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch) and nurture their curiosity and imagination. It is also an effective way to enhance physical ability and regulate the rhythm of life.
■Sensory and formative play
Playing with materials of various textures helps children learn to use their hands.
It also improves concentration and the ability to think.
■Playing make-believe
Playing make-believe allows children to learn about other people’s feelings, as well as develop communication and social skills. Through play, children expand their imaginations, express themselves through movement and words, and develop a rich imagination and sensitivity.
■Exercise-based play
Group play fosters social skills in children by teaching them how to follow rules and ways of doing things, and improves communication skills enabling them to gauge situations based on people’s facial expressions and other circumstances. Playing with the whole body helps children develop bodily control.
A few words from a childcare worker
Children are geniuses at finding ways to play. By playing spontaneously and independently, they grow both physically and mentally. So why not join in the fun and share in your child’s desire to play? You may even discover something new about your child’s growth.
Ms. Utsugi, nursery school teacher
Childcare support staff
Takenomaru Nursery School
“Growth recognition,” a great way to speak to your child during play
It is good to share in your child’s joy when he or she accomplishes something. But in the process, it is also good to add other positive comments, such as “You did a bit better than before!” “You’ve been very creative!” or “What an interesting idea!” This kind of encouragement, called “growth recognition,” is a way of acknowledging your child’s changes and growth.
Growth recognition is a highly effective way of praising children, one that will increase their motivation. This is because when people are praised for their efforts and actions, they are motivated to try more difficult things next time round. Growth recognition is a great way to encourage your child.
Nao Hashiguchi
Lecturer, Fiscal Year 2022 Naka Ward Compass Project
Certified Professional Coach
International Coaching Federation
Naka Ward Outing Spot Map
This map introduces many spots where you can play with your children and have fun interacting with people in the community, such as local child rearing support centers and parent and child plazas. So why not take this map with you next time you go out on an outing?
⇒ Naka Ward Outing Spot Map (Japanese)
Parent-child interaction video
The video “Let’s play inside the home! Parent-child interaction play” is available on the Naka Ward website. Please check it out.
⇒ Parent-child interaction video (Japanese)
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