STOP, DROP AND
ROLL
TECHNIQUE
Stop where you are.
Drop to the ground, and
Roll back and forth, left to right and back again, until the fire is
out.
When the fire is completely out, put any burns in cool water
immediately, then get help.
Research suggests that preschoolers are often confused about when to stop, drop and
roll. They need to be reminded again and again that this is what you do only if
your clothes catch on fire. |
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Each age group requires continual practice
before the children understand when to stop, drop and roll. Three year olds
need to be physically helped several times before they can perform this life-saving
technique by themselves.
Four year olds initially need assistance.
Five year olds generally catch on quickly.
Be certain they understand that this action is to be taken only when flames are on
their clothing.
If they simply see flames, they must get out and stay out of the area.
Make sure an adult demonstrates the stop, drop, and roll technique before the song
activity found on the Kids Page. |
