Thursday, July 24, 2014

Safety Town

We had heard about safety town from friends and neighbors so we decided to get Ashley signed up this year since it's only open to 4, 5 and 6 year olds. I arranged my schedule the first week and Steph came to help out the 2nd week (which we were so grateful for). The class was for 2 hours in morning for 2 weeks, which isn't very convenient for working parents. I highly recommend it for anyone interested, though, Ashley learned so much and had a blast. I think her favorite day was fire safety where a fire truck came that they could climb in and Ashley even got to spray the hose (with help of the firefighter of course!). A fire safety trailer also came that filled with smoke so the kids could learn how to safety get out. I think simulating a real life situation teaches them so much more and leaves such an impression. They also learned about water/boat safety as well as bike, pedestrian, home, animal, electrical, and stranger danger. She couldn't wait to teach Isaiah what she learned each day. They also sent home a letter with the parents explaining what they did each day, so we could ask questions and find out about what they were learning. It was a really good experience. 
The gym set up as a "safety town" with stop signs, crosswalks, railroad crossings, etc

They have cars assigned to each kid that they get to ride around town and test their safety skills
And of course a little graduation cap and certificate of completion

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