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MANDEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
OF WEST PALM BEACH
FLASHING FIRE ENGINES
HOW TO USE FLASHING FIRE ENGINES STORYTIME KIT
Use the link on the Virtual Storytime Page to watch
Flashing Fire Engines Storytime.
This page is password protected. Password has been provided by the program administrator.
After watching the storytime, use the components from the class Storytime Kits
provided by the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach to:
1. Enjoy Rhyme Cards with your class.
2. Practice the Word of the Week with your class.
3. Complete this week's craft.
4. Introduce this week's Literacy Tip into your curriculum.
STORYTIME WITH MS. ANGELA
Flashing Fire Engines storytime is available on the Storytime Video Access page of this website. This page is password protected and accessible only to preschools participating in
the Mandel Public Library's Virtual Storytime and Kit program.
The password has been provided to you by the program coordinator.
BOOK:
FLASHING FIRE ENGINES
Flashing Fire Engines follows a crew of animals as they become fire fighters. Children
will love to join these animal friends as they climb on board the fire truck and learn
how to put out fires to save the day!
RHYME: THIS IS SUCH A SIMPLE EXERCISE
This is such simple exercise
And it’s going to make us strong
This is such simple exercise
And it’s going to make us strong
Raise your left arm high
And count 1—2—3
Raise your left arm high
And count 1—2—3
(Repeat with right arm, left leg, right leg)
FLASHING FIRE ENGINES WORD OF THE WEEK
Use this week's Word of the Week, FIRE, to extend your learning:
1. Say and trace each letter of this week's word.
2. Sound out the word letter–by-letter.
3. Think of other words that rhyme with fire. These can be real words
or made-up ones that are silly and non-sensical!
Link to printable Word of the Week sheet here:
CRAFT
Children will create their own Fire Chief Badge
Directions:
Each child will receive:
Paper Badge
Yarn
1. Write your name on your badge.
2. Color your badge with crayons.
3. Add string an tie a knot. Wear your fire badge with your fire helmet!
LITERACY TIP
Active use of arms and legs encourages development of gross motor skills, which, in addition to being a whole lot of fun, contributes to school readiness and learning.