This LibGuide is for firefighters and adults who want to introduce topics of fire safety, fire history, firefighting as career, and fires in fiction to children. It contains books, discussion questions, and tips for presenting firefighters.
Fires can be scary for kids to think about, but it is important for them to know what to do if they are in a fire, as well as how to prevent fires and how to prepare for them. The following books help to teach kids about staying safe during a fire.
The children in this kindergarten class know what to do when there's a fire drill. They put down their toys and get in line. They file out of the building, slowly and calmly. They listen to the teacher. And when the teacher says "Okay!" the children know everything is safe. Back they go to their classroom to learn and play. Bouncy and bright, this simple rhyming text guides youngsters through all the steps of a fire drill.
"Fire Safety With Roy" increases awareness of the potential causes of house fires. This book also assists in teaching kids how to stay safe if a fire arises and provides fire prevention tips.
Harley is a service dog in an elementary school classroom. He works very hard and all the students love him. When a fire starts at school, he helps a scared student be brave and make it to safety. Kids will learn about how to stay safe during a fire.
While out for a walk with her mom, a little girl has the surprise of her life --- she meets a real, live, fire-breathing dragon! Now this dragon is nothing to be afraid of --- in fact, he's so friendly that she invites him home for tea. But their afternoon snack is suddenly interrupted when the dragon sneezes and sets the table ablaze. Luckily, the girl knows just what to do, and she teaches her new friend to be fire smart, too. With its funny, rhyming verse and spunky illustrations, Dragons for Tea shows kids that learning about fire safety doesn't have to be scary. The story ends with "The Dragon's Fire Safety Rhyme" --- a fun and easy way to remember what to do in case of fire.
What should you do if flames get on your clothes? Stop, drop, and roll! This sing-along picture book will make kids want to practice this life-saving skill over and over again. Young readers will feel like heroes as they sing along to this catchy song about fire safety.
When Jean learns about fire safety at school, she explains to her family all the ways they can prevent fires at home and in the Australian bush around their house. The children also learn about the danger of playing with matches, and how to prepare for evacuation in case of a big bushfire.
When D.W.'s teacher announces that they will have a fire drill, D.W. is afraid the school is going to burn down! So Arthur gives her his fire fighter's hat, a whistle, and a few tips on fire safety, and appoints her their home fire warden. She then sets off to school prepared to take charge.
Here comes Fireboy to the rescue! Although fires can be dangerous and very scary, Fireboy will allay your fears by showing you what to do if one starts at home or in school, as well as how to prevent one from starting in the first place. Follow Fireboy inside a busy firehouse, watch him Stop, Drop, and Roll, and learn some fun facts about famous fires in this vibrant and practical guide to fire safety.
Learn more about fire safety with Lieutenant Toby, who's no ordinary puppy in this vividly illustrated and colored picture book! Complete with colorful illustrations for emphasis, this book is perfect for learning about fire prevention. Reminders, warnings and preventative measures are all presented by Lieutenant Toby, through the use of engaging rhymes. From smoke alarms to exit plans, learn how to prevent fires in every room of the house and be prepared to know what to do if a fire does occur. Fire accidents and injuries can be prevented if you just know what to do!
Flash Max, along with his friends Al-Arm the Smoke Alarm and Zoor the Door, share home fire safety tips with children in a colorful picture book. Flash Max: Fire Safety Superhero celebrates fire safety with a comic book flair. Be smart, have a plan, and stay low!
I Can Be A Superhero During A Fire Drill is written in a social story format and highlights three easy to remember 'jobs' for every child superhero to accomplish during a fire drill. Engaging text, coupled with child-friendly illustrations, teaches children of all abilities the important safety skills and coping techniques necessary to stay safe during school fire drills. This empowering resource is sure to decrease anxiety and provide a sense of control during what is often a difficult and overwhelming experience.
Do you know the four rules of fire safety? Have a plan. Get out fast. Stay low. And don't open hot doors. This sing-along picture book will make kids want to practice these four life-saving rules over and over again. Young readers will feel like heroes as they sing along to this catchy song about fire safety.
Sparky is a Dalmation in a fire house, and he inspects houses for fire dangers, including unattended space heaters, fireplaces, and candles, smoke alarms with dead batteries, and keeping matches and lighters in secure places. He helps explain the importance of having a fire plan in place with your family.
Jessica has always been a worrier, and learning about fire safety is making her more nervous than ever. But this worrywart is about to discover that knowing what to do in an emergency is the best (and only) way to extinguish her fire-safety fears!
Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a trip to a fire station where they meet firefighters, learn about fire prevention and what to do if they are in a fire to stay safe. Spanish translation included.
Students in a classroom discuss what one object they would save from their homes if their house was on fire. Through discussion of what is important to us, kids can discuss how to recover from a fire and learn about the most important thing to get to safety during a fire—themselves.