Every year in the States we have a Fire Prevention Week. It is designed to help children learn how to prevent fires, and more importantly, to put together a plan on how to get out in case of a fire and where to meet. Many schools host fire drills during this time of year to teach children what to do and how to do it in case of a fire.

We at ‘You’re So Creative,’ are doing our part by teaching children through our art projects. This week we will be making a decorative smoke detector, a Fireman’s hat, and a fire hydrant. While making these projects, discuss how each of them help us in case of a fire.

In our first project we will be making a decorative smoke detector. This is a great opportunity to take your child over to your real smoke detector and run a test beep. Teach your children if they hear this sound, get out of the house and go to the designated meeting place. If it goes off for something burning on the kitchen stove, the children should know that only an adult can tell them NOT to go out.

Smoke Detector

Supplies:

1. Copy of smoke detector
2. Crayons or Markers
3. Red glitter
4. Glue
5. Cotton swab
6. Small plate

Option: Use glitter glue instead of glitter and glue.

Directions:

1. Print off a copy of the smoke detector.
2. Have children color.
3. Paint glue with cotton swab onto the nose.
4. Sprinkle with red glitter.

Our next project will refine your little artist’s small motor skills while making this fire hydrant.

Fire Hydrant Craft Project

1. Copy of hydrant
2. Crayons or Markers
3. Safety scissors

1. Print copy of hydrant.
2. Color.
3. Cut out.

Our Fireman’s Hat project is not only fun to make, but also to wear. It is also a great time to talk about how the Firemen and Women help us when there is a fire. Most local fire departments host open houses to let kids come in and learn about all the equipment.

Fireman’s Hat Craft Project

Supplies:

1. Copy of badge
2. Yellow paper
3. Scissors
4. Glue stick
5. Paper plate
6. Sponge
7. Red paint
8. Newspaper

Directions:

1. Cover work surface with newspaper.
2. Print badge onto yellow paper and cut out.
3. Sponge paint the bottom of paper plate and let dry.
4. When dry, cut the center of paper plate almost completely out. Leave 2-3 inches connected. Fold the center up.
5. Glue the badge onto hat.
6. Optional: Write child’s name on badge.

Still looking for more Fire Prevention Week crafts? Click HERE to see the rest of our projects.

I hope your little artists learn a lot through our craft projects. We hope you will be telling them, “You’re so creative!”