Fire
Early childhood educators often teach children there are good fires and bad fires. There are candles on a birthday cake and fire in a gas oven. And there are natural disasters that destroy homes and lives.
Fire education in the early years can include lessons in home safety, bushfire preparedness, environmental issues, STEM activities, and the role of firefighters.
The benefits of fire
The benefits of fire include:
- safety awareness
- sensory awareness.
EYLF learning outcomes
Fire aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework as it is a material (4.4).
Learning opportunities
Explore types of fire
Children can learn about different types of fire:
- bush fires.