Wishing all you amazing kindergarten dads
a very Happy Father's Day 💗
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Learning Intentions:
- Children demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the characteristics and interests that unite members of communities and groups
- Children examine the ways in which people create a climate of cooperation
I Can:
- Appreciate the important contributions of individuals in the community
- Appreciate the impact that group members have on each other
- Assume responsibility for personal actions, words and choices
- Explore and reflect upon the rules at school, home and in the community
- Work and play in harmony with others to create a safe and caring environment
- Demonstrate appropriate behaviours for social involvement as a responsible citizen
- Consider the needs of others
What an amazing experience we had at the Fire Station! As we walked through the community students demonstrated safety and great community manners by staying on the sidewalk and enjoying our neighbours beautiful trees and flower gardens with our eyes and not our hands! When we arrived, the firefighters at Parkland Station No. 19 were just as excited to see us as we were to see them! Our first job was to go to the 'safe zone' at the back of the station and talk about safety in the fire station. Once we understood what was important about being a visitor at the station, we began learning about how the firefighters keep themselves safe with the special equipment they wear. We noticed how they worked together as a team, checking each other over to make sure their safety gear was on appropriately and working properly. Some of the students made comments - "You're helping each other be safe!", "It's important to help people." and "Teamwork makes the dream work!" We learned that they need to be dressed and in the truck ready to go within 60 seconds so that they can get to the emergency as fast as they can...that sure is quick! We talked about fire safety and the importance of having an escape plan at home just like we do at school. Some of the things we talked about if we are ever in a situation when there is a fire were...
- CALL 911
- Follow your FAMILY ESCAPE PLAN if you can
- DO NOT HIDE (make LOTS of noise so the firefighters can find you)
- STOP, DROP & ROLL if your clothing catches on fire (do not run around)
- STAY LOW and CRAWL (to try and get under the smoke)
- Use your hands to FEEL DOORS to see if they are hot (do not open if it is hot)
- Get to a WINDOW and OPEN it if you can (or bang and wave at people outside)
Once we reviewed all the serious stuff, it was time to check out the fun stuff!
A HUGE thank you to our City of Calgary Fire Department and Station No. 19 for all that they do to help protect and keep our community safe - it is greatly appreciated 💗