Third Grade

Resources for Educators

Classroom Visits From South Metro

Three cartoon children with safety materials under a "Sound Off with the Home Fire Safety Patrol!" banner.

We are excited to offer in-person presentations based on the Sound Off with the Home Fire Safety Patrol curriculum. The program teaches children and families the different sounds a smoke alarm makes and what to do when you hear them. Sound Off also teaches how to prevent the most common causes of home fires and how to plan and practice a home fire drill with everyone in your family. Visits are 45 to 60 minutes long, and our educators will do their best to work around your classroom schedule.

Schedule a visit with our educators for your classroom!

Explore Young Minds' Inspired (YMI) Sound Off with the Home Fire Safety Patrol

A firefighter kneels down to high-five a little girl while others stand by. They're in gear, suggesting a sense of camaraderie and public service.

Visit our Youth Firesetting Intervention and Prevention page

Learn about the risks of youth firesetting and what you can do as an educator to mitigate those risks.

Visit the Close Before You Doze webpage to learn about the 900 degree difference a closed door can make.

A burnt doorway and walls reveal a clean bedroom with a striped blue bedspread and a teddy bear.

‘Close Before You Doze’ focuses on straightforward actions and simple behavioral changes which can provide critical help in delaying the spread of fire. This doesn’t require major effort or going out and buying anything. - Steve Kerber, Vice President and Executive Director, FSRI

A cartoon Dalmatian in a firefighter outfit with a yellow hat labeled "Sparky."

Visit Sparky's Schoolhouse for countless resources for educators!

Lessons, activities, and more for teaching your students what they need to know about fire safety.

Perfect Penelope - A fire-safety short story for grades 2-4, Perfect Penelope teaches kids how to make a home fire escape plan with their families.

No Dragons for Tea Read-Aloud video

Resources for Caregivers

Fire Safety

Fire moves fast. You and your family may have less than two minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Visit NFPA’s Sparky School House to learn how to create a home escape plan.

Complete a home fire drill and receive a free ice cream scoop coupon for every child under the age of 12!

The Great CO Fire Drill Flyer_ENG-SPAN (2025).pdf

Sound Off has free videos for children, a Storybook, and online games to make learning about fire safety fun. You can also download the free Sound Off Safety App at the App Store. The App does not require the Internet.

Motor Vehicle Safety

View details on When to Change your Child’s Car Seat | Safe Kids Worldwide.

Other Safety Tips

Visit Big Kids | Safe Kids Worldwide for safety tips on bikes, boating, guns, medication, poison prevention, and more.