FIRE ENGINE
Working wheels Series
What’s inside...
Working Wheels takes a look at the exciting world of working machines and the jobs that they do. Fire engines rush to help people when there are fires and accidents. They carry life-saving equipment on board. The reader is invited to touch the textured illustrations of fire engines.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-2
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think is the most important job of a fire engine?
How do the firefighters work together to put out fires?
Can you describe how the fire engine helps the community?
What would you do if you were a firefighter for a day?
Why is it important for firefighters to have special tools and equipment?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story. Ask them to imagine themselves in various roles within the book, fostering empathy and understanding. Reinforce the importance of teamwork and community helpers by drawing parallels to real-life scenarios. Highlight the bravery and dedication of firefighters, making it a point of discussion about values. Use the book's illustrations to deepen the conversation, asking your child to describe what they see and how it relates to the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The book illustrates how firefighters work together as a team to tackle emergencies.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of cooperating and working with others to achieve common goals, whether in school projects or family activities.
Example Lesson: Bravery and Responsibility
Explanation: Characters in the book demonstrate bravery as they face dangerous situations to help others, showcasing a sense of duty and responsibility.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to take responsibility in their actions and be courageous in facing their fears and standing up for what is right.
Example Lesson: Helping the Community
Explanation: The story highlights the role of firefighters as essential helpers within the community, who save lives and protect property.
Real-World Application: Children are taught to value community helpers and understand the importance of contributing positively to their own communities.
Example Lesson: Safety Awareness
Explanation: The book incorporates elements of fire safety education, teaching children what to do in case of a fire.
Real-World Application: This knowledge prepares children to act wisely and safely in real-life emergencies, enhancing their personal safety.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: The firefighters in the book use critical thinking and problem-solving to manage and overcome obstacles during emergencies.
Real-World Application: Children learn to think critically and develop solutions to problems they might face in everyday situations.