Fire Safety Activity
Fire Prevention Week is the perfect opportunity to help students understand how small actions can make a difference in keeping themselves safe. If you're looking for a meaningful, low-prep classroom activity, try this whole-group game called "Choose a Side." The concept is similar to "Four Corners," except there are only two options in this fire prevention and fire preparedness activity.
How the Fire Prevention and Fire Preparedness Game Works:
Post two signs on opposite corners of your classroom—one that is labeled "Preparedness" and the other labeled "Prevention".
Read a statement aloud (for example: "Practicing a fire drill at school."), and students move to the side they believe fits best. Once they've chosen, ask each group to justify their reasoning. Justifying their reasoning moves the activity beyond recall—it develops higher-order thinking skills, such as analyzing, reasoning, and defending a point of view. It's simple. It's active. And it helps students understand real-life safety habits!
Real-Life Examples of Preparedness and Prevention
You may use the scenarios below for your classroom activity:
- Practicing a fire drill at school - Preparedness
- Keeping matches away from children - Prevention
- Drawing a family escape plan - Prevention
- Turning off the stove when finished cooking - Prevention
- Checking smoke alarm batteries - Preparedness
- Having a family meeting spot outside your home - Preparedness
- Not playing near a fireplace - Prevention
- Knowing two ways out of every room - Preparedness
- Never leaving candles unattended - Prevention
- Using caution around hot liquids and hot food - Prevention
Wrapping Up Fire Prevention Week
The "Choose a Side" classroom game helps students understand the difference between fire prevention and preparedness. Students move around the room, discuss scenarios, and justify their choices. This game compels ALL students to participate actively with each statement read aloud. The activity strengthens critical thinking skills while reviewing essential pieces of fire safety.
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