Tips for Teaching Kids About Fire Safety

Have you noticed your local fire station planning an open house or public event this month? That's because October is National Fire Prevention Month. There's no better time than right now for daycares and schools to talk about fire safety basics, what to do in the event of a fire, having a family safe plan, and, of course, the dangers of playing with matches or lighters. Consider these fun fire safety activities as well. My youngest child has already come home and asked me to remind him about our family evacuation plan. (Note to self: talk about fire safety year-round!) Here are 10 top tips for teaching kids about fire safety to get those conversations started.