Friday

Friday Sensory Fire Findings-Add red shredded tissue paper to the table. Hide items that are fire safety related: fire engines, fire hat, firemen, water hose piece.

Cognition Make a magnetic board set of a fireman and his tools. Use clipart, laminate, cut out, and then attach magnet sheet to the back. Make a fireman, coat, dog, hydrant, fire station, fire engine, water hose, etc; This can also be done with a flannelboard.

Fine motor Lacing shapes-Make lacing shapes using an enlarged firehat, fire engine, and dalmation.

Gross Motor Ladder Rungs- Bring in small wooden ladder and let the children take turns jumping/hopping thru the rungs. First between each rung, label a number with masking tape. Encourage the child to say each number as he/she hops thru the rung. A child is supported on the side, by hand, from the assistant or teacher. Supervision is required.