October is an exciting month. I’ve tried to list some main events for the month below.
FIRE SAFETY WEEK
The week of October 9th is Fire Prevention Week.
This is an initiative by the National Fire Prevention Association.
See Kid friendly info at www.Sparky.org
This is a great time to read and learn about firefighters. Our local newspaper usually has a Kids page in the Education section this week. Our school counselor usually schedules a visit from the Fire Department this week. They passed out this Fire Safety Activity book last year. If you are teaching with this Fire Safety theme, your students will think you organized it all. I recommend this book Fly Guy Presents: Firefighters AR Reading Level 3.5
NO PREP FIRE SAFETY READING
This one page reading selection with 5 multiple choice questions is unique. It includes a presentation mode that allows you to project it to the class. I will even read it out loud to your class.
Red Ribbon week takes place every year on October 23-31. www.RedRibbon.org
SPIDERS
Learning about Spiders and Bats in October can get your room decorated to look just a little bit SPOOKY. Google Nat Geo Spiders to see a few kid friendly spider videos.