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Fire Safety Fun

1-2-3 Come Do Some Fire Safety Activities With Me  

October is Fire Safety Month.  I truly believe fire safety is some of the most important information we can share with our students. 

With that in mind, I designed some quick, easy and fun activities that will help reinforce those skills.  Today's blog features 3 of my new packets.

fire safety crafts, fire safety word work, fire safety bookl, fire safety rules, fire safety posters, fire escape plan, fire safety songs, the wheels on the fire truck song, fire escape plan homework connections, First up, is some fire safety word fun. Studying fire safety provides a real opportunity to build important vocabulary.

Words like fire drill, smoke detector, hydrant, and fire extinguisher  may all be common for us, but they are brand new for most young children; so I designed this fun word work packet, which is appropriate for preschoolers through 2nd grade.

fire safety crafts, fire safety word work, fire safety bookl, fire safety rules, fire safety posters, fire escape plan, fire safety songs, the wheels on the fire truck song, fire escape plan homework connections, This diversity will also help you differentiate lessons for those who are struggling, those who are right where they should be, as well as having the ability to challenge others who are ready to advance.

You can use the pocket chart-size word cards in a pocket chart, or attach magnets and use them on your white board. You can also attach Velcro dots and use them on a flannel board.

fire safety crafts, fire safety word work, fire safety bookl, fire safety rules, fire safety posters, fire escape plan, fire safety songs, the wheels on the fire truck song, fire escape plan homework connections, Later, reinforce the vocabulary by using them as flashcards, then adding them to a “fire safety” word wall. I’ve included a “header” poster for this.

I’ve also made a template where the cards are grouped into 3 columns of word cards.
Print, laminate and trim. Toss them in a fire hat or other container and have your students pick X number of cards, which they can alphabetize on the ABC worksheet, or use to make sentences, using the “I can write sentences!” worksheet.

Students can also sort these mini word cards on the “Syllable Sorting” mat.  There’s a matching bookmark of the words, which children can keep in their writing journals.  For more practice, there are 2 word finds, along with an “ABC Me” worksheet.

fire safety crafts, fire safety word work, fire safety bookl, fire safety rules, fire safety posters, fire escape plan, fire safety songs, the wheels on the fire truck song, fire escape plan homework connections, Another way to practice vocabulary is choose whatever words are appropriate for your kiddos, write them on the board, and have them copy them into their “fire safety vocabulary booklet”, which fits in wonderfully for “Daily 5 word work” or your writing block. (There are 4 cover options).

Use the 24-colorful picture cards for Memory Match or “I Have; Who Has?” games.
Younger children can match picture to picture, while older children can match a picture card to a word card.

The packet also includes a “My Itty Bitty Word Booklet” as another fun way to build vocabulary. Children color the pictures, trace & write the words, then cut and collate the squares into a just-the-right-size booklet.  

sMusic is a super-fun way to build vocabulary as well.  Since my kiddos love singing "The Wheels On The Bus", I used that tune and made up "The Wheels On The Fire Truck" which also helps reinforce some fire safety rules. 

The packet includes . . .

* A song poster with the words.
* Colorful pocket chart cards you can refer to while you’re singing.  Later pass them out to see if children can sequence them in the correct order.
* To build vocabulary and practice writing skills, I’ve also included a flip booklet where students trace, write, color, cut and collate.

fire safety crafts, fire safety rules, fire safety posters, fire safety centers, fire safety songs, fire safety activities, fire safety postersFinally, this fire truck "slider" craftivity, features some of the basic rules of fire safety.  

So that you can quickly and easily make a sample to share, I’ve included templates in full color.

There are also 2 black and white “slider” options for your kiddos. One without words for little ones, the other with a few words for students who are learning to read.

fire safety crafts, fire safety word work, fire safety bookl, fire safety rules, fire safety posters, fire escape plan, fire safety songs, the wheels on the fire truck song, fire escape plan homework connections, Children color the graphics, cut and glue their slider together, then slip it through the pre-cut slits on their fire truck.

fire safety crafts, fire safety rules, fire safety posters, fire safety centers, fire safety songs, fire safety activities, fire safety postersTrucks can be run off on white paper so that children can color them, or to expedite things, give children a choice & run off on red and yellow construction paper. Students simply add some accent colors with crayons.

There’s also a set of 5 colorful posters to help explain the fire safety rules, which can later be used for a bulletin board or wall display.

fire safety crafts, fire safety rules, fire safety posters, fire safety centers, fire safety songs, fire safety activities, fire safety postersI’ve also included a letter home to parents, should you want to have your students make and share their fire escape plan.

(Why teach rules, when there’s no follow through at home?)  

Because I think this is so important, I made the Fire Safety Escape Plan Letter today's featured FREEBIE.  Click on the link to grab your copy.

One never knows when this simple homework assignment might save a life. 

fire safety crafts, fire safety rules, fire safety posters, fire safety centers, fire safety songs, fire safety activities, fire safety postersWell that's it for today.  I hope you found something useful. 

It's an absolutely gorgeous fall day, so it's time for a much-needed brain break.  Wishing you a carefree day. 

"Education is the passport to the future. For tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today."

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Fire Safety Writing Prompts and Crafts

1-2-3 Come Do Some Fire Safety Writing Prompt Craftivities With Me

I'm having a great time dreaming up quick and easy fire safety activities for October's Fire Prevention Month. I hope you find something here that you and your kiddos will enjoy.

fire safety, 911 activities, fire safety crafts, dont play with matches crafts, fire safety activities, fire safety songs, fire safety posters, fire safety writing promptsOne of my personal favorites is "Hot Tips For Fire Safety."  I designed a matchbook to feature the hot tips. Simply trim and fold a sheet of construction paper to make the matchbook. (Pattern included.)

fire safety, 911 activities, fire safety crafts, dont play with matches crafts, fire safety activities, fire safety songs, fire safety posters, fire safety writing promptsOn the outside of the matchbook it says: A perfect match: Smart kids and fire safety. 

fire safety, 911 activities, fire safety crafts, dont play with matches crafts, fire safety activities, fire safety songs, fire safety posters, fire safety writing promptsFlip it open to find a list of hot tips at the top, and the matches on the bottom, with a warning to never play with matches.  

When everyone is done, review and discuss the tips. 

For writing practice, have older students make up a list of their own tips, or have them write additional advice on the back.  

Click on the link for the Hot Tips Fire Safety Matchbook craft.

fire safety, 911 activities, fire safety crafts, dont play with matches crafts, fire safety activities, fire safety songs, fire safety posters, fire safety writing promptsMy Y5's loved to make and wear hats and crowns, so I designed an easy fire helmet for your kiddos. Older students can write several fire safety facts on the front, back or rim. 

You could also make extra badges for children to wear.   They say: "I'm fire safety smart.  I'm alert, so I won't get hurt. "

For extra reinforcement, have students don their hat, pick a partner and give each other fire safety advice.

fire safety, 911 activities, fire safety crafts, dont play with matches crafts, fire safety activities, fire safety songs, fire safety posters, fire safety writing promptsFor more fire safety fun, make a flaming dangler.  This craftivity also reinforces the importance of not playing with fire.  I used the universal "no" sign to make the top portion, with a 3D flame dangling from the bottom. 

fire safety, 911 activities, fire safety crafts, dont play with matches crafts, fire safety activities, fire safety songs, fire safety posters, fire safety writing promptsThese look wonderful suspended from your ceiling, as they spin in the breeze. Older students can simply make the larger flame and use it to write 3 different fire safety ideas on it. 

I've included a list of fire safety writing prompts for them to choose from.   Click on the link to view/download the fire safety writing prompt craft.

fire safety, 911 activities, fire safety crafts, dont play with matches crafts, fire safety activities, fire safety songs, fire safety posters, fire safety writing promptsFinally, while doing research, I came across a wonderful fire safety song to the tune of This Old Man. I used it on 3 poster options to help children remember to call 9-1-1 in an emergeny.

911 bear song mini poster1I've also included a smaller black and white version that students can color and take home to share with their families.  There are 3 on a page for quick printing.

Both places I found the song posted, did not know the author.  It was simply too cute not to share.  I hope you enjoy it too!

fire safety, 911 activities, fire safety crafts, dont play with matches crafts, fire safety activities, fire safety songs, fire safety posters, fire safety writing promptsWell that's it for today.  Thanks for visiting.  It's time to find the rest of my October books.  Looking through stories always gives me zillions of ideas. 

What better way to spend a few hours.  I hope you can pop by tomorrow for the latest FREEBIES. Wishing you an ed-venturous day.

 "The men who try to do something and fail are infinitely better than those who try to do nothing and succeed." - Lloyd Jones

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