Firefighter Song
Tune: "I'm A Little Teapot"
I'm a firefighter, my name is John
I put my boots and helmet on
I hurry to the fire and give a shout.
With a burst of water,
The fire is out.
Firefighters
(Tune: "Pop Goes The Weasel")
Down the street the engine goes
The Firemen fight the fire
Up the ladder with their hose
Out goes the fire.
Art
Firefighter Hat Craft pdf
Use the template to make a firefighter hat.
Centers
Make a fire truck out of big boxes.
Group Time
Emergency 911
Need play phones
Practice on play phones calling emergency.
Ask the children if they know what an emergency is. Explain that an emergency is when we need help very quickly. Name emergencies, such as fire, and accident or an illness. Explain to the children that if there is an emergency and there is no one available to help them, they should call "911" on the telephone. Tell children that whoever answers the phone when they call "911" will be able to help them.
Explain that when they call "911" in an emergency, they are calling the police and the fire department. Be sure to explain to the children that they must give their names and answer the person questions when they call "911" so the police or fire department can send someone to help them.
Show the children the telephones. Ask the children if they can find the number "911." Give each child a chance to push the "911" buttons on the phone. Also, invite the children to practice saying their names, addresses, and phone numbers. Look in the emergency file box so that you can provide that information as needed.
Discuss safety rules dealing with fire. Let children generate ideas about safety. Write their ideas on chart paper and display. Tour the classroom looking for smoke alarms, fire alarm bells, fire extinguishers, and exits. Talk About: Talk about all of the things that the children must do when the fire bell rings. Show the children how to get out of the building
Exercise
Talk About: Firefighter: "What do firefighters do? Do they wear a special uniform? What does it look like? Do they have to be strong? Why?"
Exercise: People who help us need to have strong bodies and quick brains. Begin the circle time with exercises. Let each child take a turn leading the group in his/her favorite exercise.
Obstacle Course: Make an obstacle course. Let children follow a string or piece of tape under chairs or tables, over steps, and across tables.
Firefighters Safety Rules
Large Muscles; Practice "Stop, Drop, Roll".
Sites to See
Sesame Street Fire Safety(English) color pages - 8 pages.
Sesame Street Fire Safety(Spanish) color pages - 8 pages.
Recommended Books
No Dragons for Tea
by Jean E Pendziwol
Pete the Cat: Firefighter Pete
by James Dean
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