Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards

Physical Development & Health Activities
Activity: A Firefighter’s Visit (Virtual Pre-K, Taking Care of Me, Lesson 8)
Materials: paper plates (white), large tongue depressors, glue, stapler and staples, colored foam noodles, crayons
LESSON DESCRIPTION: Contact your local fire department to schedule a visit from a fire fighter trained in
making classroom visits. Have the children discuss and learn about fire safety measures during a classroom
lesson and follow this activity with a visit from an actual fire fighter. Reinforce the use of 911 for fire safety
with the activity below. During a small group activity, have at least five children sit in an area together with
the materials mentioned above. An adult should staple a tongue depressor to the bottom of a plate for
each child, making a handle or hold up the sign. Help the children write 911 with a crayon on the plate
in large numbers. (The child can do this independently, if possible). Trace the numbers 911 with glue,
and have children place the colored noodles on the numbers. Allow the children the opportunity to
dress up and role-play as firefighters in a learning center with fire trucks and fire equipment. Provide a
telephone where children can practice dialing 911.
Teacher-to-Teacher Tip: Invite parents to visit the classroom during the firefighter’s presentation to the
children. Parents will be exposed to wonderful fire safety information as well, and can reinforce these
activities at home with their children.
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