October was Fire Safety and Prevention month which we celebrated here at SMART START! We addressed the many different aspects of fire safety from a wide variety of interesting and fun angles. Learning and attaining this knowledge and acquiring certain skills is extremely important even at a young age. Not only did we teach our pupils about the importance of fire safety, the Andover Fire Department visited us here at school. It was an honor to have the firefighters here with us and learn from the experts!
🚒 Fire Safety at SMART START 🚒
Our bookshelves were lined with an assortment of books about firefighters, fire engines and fire safety. Our students enjoyed listening to these books during circle time and it was apparent that they were intrigued by the content. We were impressed at their insight and ability to comprehend the information and ask intelligent questions. A highlight for our SMART START friends was having circle time in our outdoor classroom. Miss Francesca, along with the children, wore plastic firefighter helmets and took turns holding the fire extinguisher and megaphone. They certainly looked like the most adorable firefighters in town!
SMART START Firefighters were delighted to incorporate the theme of fire safety into their magnet and puzzle repertoire. These hands on fine motor activities served as a great tool for discussion about fire safety topics. It was reassuring to hear the children conversing about the fire station and what it entails, what to do if there's a fire in your home, etc. It is evident that the pertinent information was absorbed as they put it into action in the classroom.
Arts and crafts was a group effort project that SMART START Artists had so much fun creating. They designed their very own fire truck out of a large cardboard box and painted it using rollers and sponges.We helped with the finishing touches and added a wheel so the children could drive!
Students engaged in dramatic play in both our indoor and outdoor classroom acting out an emergency fire and demonstrated how to properly and safely handle the situation. They took turns using fire hats, the fire chief costume, hose and other props while being the fire chief, firefighter or person in distress. We were able to witness them acting out their rendition of a real life fire scenario. Bravo to our SMART START Firefighters! Knowledge is key!
During free play at SMART START, the children have been playing with fire trucks and firefighter figurines. This is a wonderful way to make connections to our curriculum on an independent level and with their peers. Learning is always happening here at SMART START, even when the kids simply think they are just playing!
Arts and crafts was a group effort project that SMART START Artists had so much fun creating. They designed their very own fire truck out of a large cardboard box and painted it using rollers and sponges.We helped with the finishing touches and added a wheel so the children could drive!
During free play at SMART START, the children have been playing with fire trucks and firefighter figurines. This is a wonderful way to make connections to our curriculum on an independent level and with their peers. Learning is always happening here at SMART START, even when the kids simply think they are just playing!
Our mission as your child's caregivers and educators is to provide them with the tools and knowledge they need in their daily lives to remain as safe as possible both here at SMART START and at home. We read several books about "Stop, Drop and Roll" and how to call 911 in a fire emergency. Firefighter friends practiced using the "Stop, Drop and Roll" method and calling 911.
"Stop, Drop and Roll"
- Stop where you are
- Drop to the ground and cover eyes and mouth with hands
- Roll over and over and back and forth until flames are out
Fire drills! We held practice fire drills from each classroom at SMART START to our safe meeting spot outside. After several rounds of fire drills, our young learners are fully aware of the fire safety protocol at SMART START. Nice work, firefighter friends!
To officially celebrate and recognize Fire Prevention and Safety month, the Andover Fire Department came to SMART START for an on-site field trip. A lieutenant and two firefighters taught and reinforced all our safety learning at school. They were impressed at how much our students already knew and commended them for a job well done! The children were amazed over a real life fire truck at their own school! The Andover Fire Department welcomed them onto the fire truck to explore, gave each a safety badge and turned on the truck's flashing lights and sirens.
We hope that you enjoyed our celebration of Fire Prevention and Safety and continue the learning process at home. Thank you for all of your support for our on site field trip program here at SMART START.
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