Places
Visit a fire station
Age range: 1–4 years
- Duration
- 30 min
- Location
- A fire station
- Category
- Places
- Type
- Place
How to try it
Look for a fire station open house, or ask whether a local station welcomes short visits. Look at the fire truck from the side, point to the ladder, hose and lights, and wave to the firefighters.
Materials
- Ear protection (optional)
Safety note
Stay with your toddler, follow the crew's directions, keep clear of moving trucks, and offer ear protection in case a siren sounds.
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Why it matters
Seeing a vehicle from picture books up close, and the people who use it, gives your toddler real words for something big and exciting.
Benefit
Vocabulary
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