To get your child interested in the safety unit at the social science class, safety crafts for preschoolers and kids are a fun way to help them learn. Kids need to know about fire and electric safety methods. And why not use artworks and craft projects to make learning joyful? When kids learn through hands-on experience, they store the knowledge better for a long time. Plus, crafts can keep them busy and develop their imagination and creativity. Here are some cool safety crafts you can introduce to your kids.
Fire Safety Arts And Crafts For Kids Of All Ages
Here are ten fire safety craft ideas that your child will surely enjoy:
1. Shapes Fire Truck:
You Will Need:
White Chart paper Red, black and white colors
How To:
- Teach your child to draw various shapes and make a basic fire truck.
- The activity will help your child learn and revise shapes. You can also introduce him to the concept of a fire truck.
- Your child can also practice fine motor skills by trying to color between the lines.
2. Paper Shapes Fire Truck:
You Will Need:
Chart papers in white, red, and black White and yellow colors Safety scissors Glue Pencil
How To:
- Ask your child to cut out various shapes like square, rectangle and circles.
- Help him make the body of the fire truck by sticking these shapes together.
- Now, ask him to draw and color the water hose, doors, windows, firemen’s ladder, siren, and lights. You can teach him about the various equipments that help in firefighting.
3. Exit Sign:
You Will Need:
Chart papers in white and red Safety scissors Glue Pencil
How To:
- Help your child trace the letters E, X, I and T on both the chart papers. Also, make two sets of arrows, one in red, and one in white.
- Let your child cut these out.
- Teach your child the spelling of EXIT and glue the alphabets on the chart paper. He should paste the red letters on the white chart paper and the white letters on the red one.
- Now, ask your child to paste the arrows.
- Teach your child to identify the exit sign and tell him to use it in the case of a fire emergency.
4. Calling 911:
You Will Need:
Chart papers in red and white Safety scissors Glue Pencil Black sketch pen Yellow, orange, and red colors
How To:
- Help your child in tracing the numbers 911 on the red chart paper.
- Ask him to cut these out and keep them aside.
- Let your child draw a phone on the white chart paper. He can then glue the emergency number on the phone.
- Using a black sketch pen, ask your child to make the message ‘Fire Safety Number’ over the phone.
- Ask your child to make some flames on the chart paper and color them.
5. Water Hose:
You Will Need:
Empty toilet paper roll Blue paper Safety scissors Glue Black sketch pen
How To:
- Help your child cut out strips from the blue paper to make water.
- Ask him to paste it at one end of the toilet paper roll.
- He can also write a message on the hose to signify a fireman’s water hose.
6. Palm Print Firemen:
You Will Need:
White chart paper Red paint Black sketch pen
How To:
- Ask your child to dip his hand in red paint and create an imprint on the chart paper. It will be the outline of firemen.
- Ask him to use the black sketch pen to make the faces of firemen on the imprint of each finger.
- Let him make a water hose that runs from the edge of the thumb until the baby finger.
7. Instruction Collage:
You Will Need:
Sticky notes A white chart paper A black sketch pen
How To:
- Tell your child about the safety rules he should follow in the case of a fire emergency. For example: ‘call 911,’ ‘Use the stairs, not the lift.’
- Ask him to write these down on the sticky notes.
- Help him place these on a chart paper and put it up in a place where the whole family can see.
8. Fireman Drawing:
You Will Need:
White chart paper Red, yellow, and black colors Pencil
How To:
- Teach your child to draw a house and a fireman’s truck using different shapes like square, rectangle, and circle.
- Help him make the firemen and smoke.
- Ask him to color the drawing.
9. Fireman’s Helmet:
You Will Need:
A yellow plastic hat Marker pens in red and black
How To:
- Ask your child to write out the word F-I-R-E-F-I-G-H-T-E-R on one side of the hat and his name on the other.
- Tell him he can wear the hat once he learns all the fire safety instructions.
10. Fireman Saving Child:
You Will Need:
White chart paper Pencil Colors
How To:
- Help your child by drawing a fireman carrying a child in his arms.
- Ask your child to color the same. He can also make some flames in the background.
- Teach your child the importance of firemen and fire safety drills using the crafts mentioned here.