What happens in a fire drill? A Grade 2 explanation.

📚 What is a Fire Drill?

A fire drill is like practicing what to do if there's a real fire. It helps everyone learn how to leave the building quickly and safely.

📝 Objectives

• 🚶‍♀️ Learn the evacuation route.
• 📢 Practice following instructions calmly.
• 🚪 Understand where to meet outside.

🎒 Materials

• 🗺️ Evacuation map (posted in the classroom)
• 📣 Teacher's instructions

☀️ Warm-up (5 mins)

• ❓ Ask: “What should we do if we hear the fire alarm?”
• 🗣️ Discuss: Stay calm, listen to your teacher.

👩‍🏫 Main Instruction

Step 1: The Alarm Sounds

• 🚨 Listen for the fire alarm (a loud ringing sound).

Step 2: Follow Instructions

• 👂 Listen carefully to your teacher.
• 🚶 Line up quickly and quietly.

Step 3: Evacuate Calmly

• ➡️ Walk quickly but don't run.
• 🤝 Stay with your class.
• 🚫 Don't talk or push.

Step 4: Go to the Meeting Point

• 📍 Walk to the designated meeting spot outside (e.g., the school field).
• 🧍 Stay with your teacher and classmates.

Step 5: Listen for the All-Clear

• ✅ Wait for the teacher to say it's safe to go back inside.
• 🚶‍♀️ Return to the classroom in an orderly fashion.

📝 Assessment

Quiz Time!

• ❓ What is the first thing you should do when you hear the fire alarm?
• ❓ Should you run during a fire drill?
• ❓ Where should you go after leaving the building?