January 13

Sing a Song

I'm a Fire Fighter (sung to "Mulberry Bush")

This is the way I pull on my boots, pull on my boots, pull on my boots;
This is the way I pull on my boots,
I'm a fire fighter.

This is the way I drive the fire truck, drive the fire truck, drive the fire truck,
This is the way I drive the fire truck,
I'm a fire fighter.

This is the way I fasten the hose, fasten the hose, fasten the hose,
This is the way I fasten the hose,
I'm a fire fighter.

This is the way I squirt the water, squirt the water, squirt the water,
This is the way I squirt the water,
I'm a fire fighter.

This is the way I climb the ladder, climb the ladder, climb the ladder,
This is the way I climb the ladder,
I'm a fire fighter.

Watch

Sesame Street and the FDNY: Fire at Hooper's Store

Try This

Make an evacuation plan in case of a fire. Teach your child to “Stop, Drop, and Roll.” Visit a fire station (call ahead first) and see if your child can take a closer look at a fire truck and a fire fighter’s uniform.

Read a Book

Here are some book recommendations for today. Check out the picture book collection at your local library, where there are lots of books to choose from! Find nearby libraries.

• Dot the Fire Dog by Lisa Desimini
• Fire! ¡Fuego! Brave Bomberos by Susan Middleton Elya; illustrated by Dan Santat
• Fire Chief Fran by Linda Ashman; illustrated by Nancy Carpenter