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Fire Theme Activities for Preschool

Preschool Activities for a Fire Safety Theme

Fire safety theme activities for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten; for fire prevention month or a fire safety theme in your classroom.

a collage of 3 books about fire safety

25 Firefighter Books for Preschool

25 of the best firefighter books for Pre-K and Kindergarten. A list of favorite books to build background knowledge about fire safety.

Construction Sensory Bin

Construction Trucks Sensory Bin

A fun construction sensory experience for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten; this bin changed focus at the children’s request.

Teeth Science Experiment

Dental Health Science Teeth Experiment

Use this experiment for preschoolers to explore dental health and the impact of different types of liquids on teeth.

Building Bridges Engineering Activity

Building Bridges Engineering Activity

Explore the community helpers who build bridges and investigate how to build your own with simple materials; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

animal shelter dramatic play activity

Animal Shelter Dramatic Play

Learning about community helpers is important to raise altruistic children, beginning in preschool (and even earlier in the home). Of all the helpers in our community, those that work in the Animal Shelter are the dearest to my heart as our three pets – 2 dogs and a cat – […]

Construction Site Alphabet Dig

Construction Site Alphabet Dig Pre K Activity

This sensory activity combines construction vehicles and alphabet beads; perfect for a community helper theme for preschool, pre-k,or kindergarten.

Fire Truck Counting Game for Preschool

Fire Truck Counting Game

This fire truck activity can be used to practice counting and introduce addition concepts; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

Eye Doctor Chart Activity

Create an alphabet chart for letter identification or as part of eye doctor dramatic play center; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

American flag hunt

Go on a Flag Hunt

Preschoolers can search for American flags in the community, take pictures, and make a book.

Community Helper Vehicles and People from Guidecraft

Community Helpers {Guidecraft Giveaway}

How to add oral language and fine motor development to your block center or community helper theme with Guidecraft’s Community and Roadway Essential set.

Guidecraft Community Buildings for Block Play

Review of the Guidecraft Community Building for Block Play. Lot of opportunities for fun and learning with these sturdy toys in your preschool classroom!

What’s App Wednesday: Swapsies

Video review of the app Swapsies by Spinlight Studio. Dress your customizable character as your favorite community helper and answer questions.

DIY Chef Hat

Simple Chef Hats for Dramatic Play

How to make chef’s hats for the dramatic play center in your childcare, preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom.

Community Helpers Theme

Community Helpers Theme for Preschool

Community Helpers theme resources and learning activities for Preschool, Pre-K, or Kindergarten. Books About Community Helpers Health/Doctor/Nurse Books (see also Dramatic Play Doctor’s Office) Police Officer Books Dentist Books (See also the Dental Health page) Postal Worker Books (See also Dramatic Play Post Office) Firefighter Books (See also the Fire […]