Teachers can have a firefighter or a few firefighters come to the school and talk about what they do and why. This not only teaches the children about a potential career option for the future, but it gives the perspective of fire through the eyes of firefighters. It will require making a request to the local fire station and determining when the firefighters can come to the school. Firefighters can show the children how to put on a fire suit, show them around a fire engine and give instructions for what to do if they see a fire, such as get an adult and call 911.
Teachers can read children's stories about fire prevention and fire safety. These are not only short and to the point, but they have illustrations to help children understand. Children enjoy stories, so a teacher can take advantage of the opportunity to teach through an illustrated book.
Coloring activities might include coloring pictures of a fireman, fire engines or illustrated fires. Teachers can ask children questions about their pictures and what a fireman does while children work on their coloring.
Singing a song or telling a nursery rhyme is a great way to help children remember what they should do to prevent a fire or if a fire starts. The songs have simple tunes that children remember, and the words remind them what they should do in the event of a fire.