When the child places his or her fingers through the holes, the firefighter can be made to walk across the “flames” on his way to the rescue! 6. A Simple But Amazingly Fun Craft

Have the youngsters work together to turn some empty cardboard boxes into a burning building. Make sure they add windows and doors.

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Kids see fire as an element that emits warmth and light. They are not aware of the scary side of the fire. Hence, it is very important to educate them about the benefits and dangers of fire. This can be done by introducing them to one of the most courageous people on earth – a firefighter.

Colouring encourages self-expression. When children have the opportunity to colour, they engage their independence and self-expression. What colours should they choose? What should they draw? What will it look like? Will it be big or small? Will it have lots of colours or just one colour? Drawing is a chance for your child to work through their emotions and to express themselves in a safe environment. Children may not always have the words to say exactly how their feeling, but colouring will let them express themselves without needing the vocabulary to do so. This picture shows all the objects associated with a firefighter. The cute looking firefighter is also there in the picture wearing a helmet and is seen carrying a fire axe. Other equipment like a water hose, a water pump, gloves, boots and a fire extinguisher can be seen too. He is laced in this coloring sheet with all the things necessary for firefighting- the firefighter helmet to protect from all the rubble, the water hose and hydrant to extinguish the fire. The colors are based on the flame test in chemistry, which uses a blue alcohol or gas flame. When these chemicals are added to a wood fire, a rainbow effect is more likely due to the chemical composition of the fuel. How to Color FireThere’s a fire helmet worked into the logo with bold text to color around. What colors will you use for this printable? Will you use bright colors or more muted ones? We can’t wait to see! Kids, especially boys, love fire fighters. What’s great is that they risk everything to save the lives of people they do not even know. They also provide emergency medical service. Here is a collection of some of the best firefighter coloring pictures. These firefighter coloring sheets are ideal for both home and classrooms. 1. Fire Man Fighting Fire:

Colouring offers practice for pencil grip. By practising with crayons, your child is fine-tuning their proper pencil grip. Pencil grip is part hand strength and part practice. Colouring allows for both! Most improper hand grips are caused when a child develops poor grip habits before their hands are strong enough to support the proper grip.Your child will definitely enjoy coloring this picture. Guide him to use the right colors to make the picture look realistic. You can also watch some movies like ‘15 Minutes’ and ‘The 119’ with your kid, so that he understands the risks involved in firefighting. ‘Curious George and the Firefighters’, is a film your child will enjoy, so definitely watch it with your child when he is done coloring. 13. The Fireman’s Objects:

This firefighter looks interesting. He’s suited up and ready for action. Dressed in full protective gear from head to toe and holding an axe, he’s ready to chop down doors and take on any emergency. There’s a great view of a fire department in this fire department coloring printable. It looks like a wonderful clear day, and hopefully it means it’s a day where the firefighters can relax a bit without having to rush into any danger. Copper sulfate is used as a tree root killer for plumbers, so you can find it at most hardware or home improvement stores. The fire service doesn't just deal with fires, they also run many rescue operations and teach people about fire prevention. They often work with the police and paramedics.Next to the firefighter cutout, have the youngster trace both the capital and the lowercase “F” and write, “F is for Firefighter” at the bottom. Children will like our original eBook Charlie the Firefighter which features a diverse representation of this profession to combat any stereotypes. There are linked learning resources for this story.