Emergency ! Emergency !

It is hard to explain to kids why rolling on the ground helps put out the fire if they ever catch on fire. So, today we did this little science experiment. I lit a candle and talked about how it is getting air so the flame stays big. Then I placed a plate over the top of the candle and the flame went out - because it did not have any air. When we roll around the fire can not get any air . That is also why we NEVER run when our clothes are on fire.

We practiced STAY LOW AND GO under the tables.

These boys love to read but one of my "tricks" to getting little boys to pick up a book is by placing them in the block center where they spend a lot of time. There are books about trucks, motor cycles, with steering wheels and race cars .

I love to see how the kids bond and love each other.

Our friend Kimber was back today . He had to be out for a while ! Kimber we are so happy to have you back in school.

We put a playhouse in a rubber maid and used a spray bottle to put out our pretend fire.

Thanks Rhonda ( Orrin's mom ) for the HUGE fire truck puzzle. This week it is a perfect tool for us to use!

Tonight is our family field trip to the fire station. We will meet at the Cheri Whitlock Station at 6:30 pm. We should be finished my 7:00.

Hurry Hurry Drive the Fire Truck

This week we are learning about " People that Keep us Safe in Our Community". When I asked the kids who they think keeps us safe , they typically said " mom and dad." I think that is a pretty fair answer ! Today we focused on fire fighters in anticipation of our trip to the fire station tomorrow night at 6:30. 6:30--- not 6:00 like I thought.

In circle time we read this cute book about little and big alphabets that drive a fire truck!

We also sung the song, " Hurry Hurry Drive the Fire Truck" . The KIDS LOVE THIS SONG!

Here is a video of the song so you can enjoy it at home too !

We didnt watch this video but I am sure your child would love to watch it with you!

Then we learned to STOP, DROP and ROLL!

We learned to STAY LOW AND GO ( under the smoke ).

Lots of pretend fireman play in the fire truck outside today!

Silly Boys!

Randy made an obstacle course outside. He talked about how the fireman sometimes have to climb through or crawl under things when they are fighting fires. The kids had a lot of fun with this.


Today was muffin tin Monday!

More STAY LOW AND GO with the younger ones !

We talked about 911 and even painted it with orange paint that we made. We practiced dialing 911 and I reminded them we ONLY do it in an emergency.

We mixed red and yellow paint to get orange like FIRE!

There are many books about fire fighters out to be read this week.

Mommies of girls ! Did you know I have a tin in the room if you need to get a barret or headband or pony tail before you leave in the afternoon. Many of the girls yank whatever is in their hair out during the day. They are very difficult to keep up with , but you are welcome to take one of ours on the way out ! I went shopping this weekend and restocked. The blue tin is on the parent resource table behind the door.