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Farm Safety Lotería!
Introducing Farm Safety Loteria, an innovative approach to safety training. This guide will show you how to use this engaging, bilingual tool to effectively teach farm safety concepts.

by Linda Tapp

What is Lotería?

1

Mexican Tradition
Loteria is a beloved game in Mexico, similar to bingo but using images instead of numbers.

2

Adaptable Format
The game's structure makes it easily adaptable for educational purposes, including safety training.

3

Engaging Learning
Loteria's visual and interactive nature makes it an engaging way to teach important concepts.
What's in the Farm Safety Lotería Package
Call Sheet
Contains questions related to farm safety that are read aloud during the game.
Loteria Cards
Individual bingo-style cards with images representing different farm safety concepts.
Bilingual Materials
All components are available in both English and Spanish for diverse groups.
18 Unique Calls
A variety of safety topics are covered through 18 different call questions.
How to Play Farm Safety Lotería

1

Distribute Cards
Give each participant a Loteria card with 16 different farm safety images.

2

Read Questions
Trainer reads safety questions from the call sheet in random order.

3

Mark Answers
Players identify and mark the corresponding image on their card.

4

Win the Game
First player to mark four in a row calls "Loteria!" and wins.
Benefits of Using Farm Safety Loteria
Engaging Format
The game-like structure keeps participants interested and actively involved in learning.
Visual Learning
Images on the cards help reinforce safety concepts, making them easier to remember, and helps ensure that all participants, regardless of literacy level, can participate.
Language Inclusivity
Bilingual materials ensure all workers can participate, regardless of language preference.
How to Use Farm Safety Lotería for Maximum Learning
1
Plan
Decide when and where you will use the activity and identify how many participants will be involved.
2
Prepare
Familiarize yourself with the game materials and safety topics. Make enough copies of the Lotería sheets so each attendee has their own. Be sure not to give all attendees the same Lotería sheet (or everyone will win at the same time! :)
3
Play
Select random clues from the Clue sheet and tell trainees to cross off the answer to each clue read if it appears on their Lotería page.
4
Review
Discuss the safety concepts covered after the game to reinforce learning.
If you like this activity, check out the Safety Lotería book available at SafetyFUNdamentals.com
Note: If you do not yet have a copy of the Forklift Safety Lotería packet, simply subcribe to The Safety Training Net at safetytraining.substack.com and you will find the download link in the September 2024 issue.
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