Fire safety signs and other pictures
Lyudmila Maksimchuk, poetess, writer, artist, Member of the Union of Writers of Russia, Moscow city organization
* * * I recently published a book, “Fire and Light,” essays for children on a fire theme, with the author’s illustrations. Here are the excerpts. * * * Poem “Fire and Light”
Instead of an introduction
Once the children were resting in a clearing by the river. They swam all day, sunbathed and played, picked strawberries, and picked flowers for home. They were already getting ready to go home - Lo and behold, lights had come running from somewhere to that clearing.
These are the reflections of the sun that sparkled here and there on the strawberry leaves and ran through the flowers.
Suddenly one of the lights seemed to come to life, became brighter, Shined and sparkled between the collected flowers,
He became taller - Amazed the kids!
And then he spoke - I was even more surprised:
“You guys, calm down, don’t run at full speed. I’ve long wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with you.”
The oldest boy spoke boldly: “Who are you, and what do we care about you?”
“I am a cheerful Light, a light, clear firefly.
I’ve been quietly watching you for a long time and I want to say one thing: I want to help you,
I’m not going to offend you, I’ll try to teach you, so that you don’t get into trouble, so that you are happy.
Just don't be scared, move closer. Don’t be distracted from my story!”
The Children looked at each other, and then sat down on the green grass next to the Light.
Chapter I. Ogonyok's story
...I am in New Year's garlands, In the brilliance of the sun's rays, I am in spring round dances And in the flowering fields,
In warm drops of dew, In splashes by the river spit,
In summer games around the fire, in winter fairy tales until the morning.
I am obedient to man, I bring warmth and light, I am needed everywhere, everywhere, Without me there is no life.
I am in the movement of cars, airplanes, ships, Man is my master, I am an assistant for people.
Just know from an early age: I have an older brother, He was born many thousands of years ago.
He is Fire, not Light, He is cunning and cruel,
Insatiable, merciless, Sweeps away everything on the way, Walls, doors and locks - Don't joke with this brother!
It is not in vain that they say that fire is always dangerous.
So, learn to think and beware of the elements.
After all, a light flash is enough to turn from a baby sparkle into a Monster-Fire. What do you know about him?
But where did he come from? Why is he so scary? And why is he so formidable?
Chapter II. Ancient legend
...Everything is not so simple in the world, on Earth and in Heaven. Our ancestors used to live on plains and forests,
They lived hungry and meagerly, They lived short and difficult,
Either they suffered from the dampness, or they shivered from the cold, and they knew almost no warmth, they waited for the sun and summer, they waited for sunlight, their caves were warmed only by the bright light of day; But they didn’t light the fire - There was simply no fire.
But it happened that one day the very brave and brave Famous Prometheus took pity on ordinary people.
Knowing their sorrowful lot, He brought from Heaven with Him Deliverance from troubles, the Highest Gift - warmth and light.
Prometheus is a special case, an amazing hero! He paid for it. At a very high price -
So he fulfilled his duty, Otherwise he could not live!
...So the Fire came to Earth, To serve people, And, of course, it was necessary to protect and guard the Gift.
What did people do? How was the gift appreciated?
People began to rejoice and control nature; After all, with Fire you can see even at night, After all, with Fire you will be warm and satisfying, After all, with Fire you will no longer freeze and starve!
...It’s a pity that people were unable to appreciate the Gift of Heaven, But they imagined that now they are omnipotent, That now they are free, They will overcome anything, That the wild beast is not afraid, That they are now kings.
They left stoves, furnaces and fires unattended, they fought, they fought, they burned the houses of their enemies, they destroyed their yards.
And what did they wait for? What did you end up with?
...So the poor man, the unreasonable man, punished himself forever:
I lost my caution and suffered for it.
From that time on, Fire, agile, impudent, greedy, rebellious, is ready to burn and burn everything; In three minutes anything will turn into a big oven;
He promises warmth, but hides a great evil!
Chapter III. Meeting with Fire
Before we had time to look back, the Fire itself was right there: “Who’s sleeping here? It's time to wake up! Two minutes is enough for me
Maybe one will be enough...” - “Brother, you’re too angry!” –
“I didn’t immediately become like how they paint a flame. It’s people, my brother, who have themselves to blame!”
The children were frightened by a huge Giant: He stood in front of them like a rampart, Breathed with intense heat, The treacherous brother blew black smoke around.
And the guys got scared - They instantly ran away, Hidden and don’t know what to do next... But the cheerful Light asked to cool down
Brother irrepressible, daring, homeless.
Ogonyok objects to the heartless Brother: “Don’t be angry and give me time - People will learn a lesson And children will be taught for future good and eternal things!”
Fire grins - Fire answers: “Am I dreaming?” The brother said: “No.
I'll call the kids, I'll tell you everything you need. Just don’t bother me, don’t appear before my eyes!”
The Fire promised mercy, the One with whom there is no sweetness:
“I have no peace, Almighty Fire, I get so angry at times - I’m afraid of myself, If I fall apart, If I fall apart!!!
I know people - I despise them all! But I will respect you - And your company, So be it, I will not turn into ashes or soot.
Well, while I wait, I’ll look at the kids, stupid, incomprehensible and sloppy.
I’ll sit on the sidelines at the gas station!”
...Indeed, he walked away on a dry trail.
Ogonyok decided to quickly continue the conversation. He called the children again, sat them in a circle: “Are you ready yet?” - “Begin, my friend!”
Ogonyok smiled: “I am always your friend!”
But I want to warn you - I will teach you strictly!”
...The children were very inattentive at first, only the girl listened diligently,
I remembered how I recently saw a fire... The imperturbable flame continued:
“Know, children, there is no harmless fire! The flame of pity does not know... Here, listen to me.”
Chapter IV. How does this happen? How do fires happen?
And so the Light began, a light, clear firefly.
Story one
Mom turned on the iron, and suddenly a neighbor came to see her. Mom forgot about the iron, And the conversation flowed;
We had a heart-to-heart conversation... And the smoke was pouring out thickly! That’s when they realized it, They rushed about, they spun, They were poisoned by the acrid smoke, They lost a lot of strength.
They didn’t call at “01” And they forgot where the water was... Fortunately, the children were at school, They were not touched by trouble.
Well, when there is a flame in the window, And in the entrance there is smoke and stench, And above, above the floors, Burning, and whistling, and black hail -
Then the fire trucks themselves sense where it is burning, and the fire brigade flies like an arrow to the call.
It’s good that they arrived in time, It’s good that people were saved... Three apartments burned down. It's good that there are only three...
And the neighbors suffered. Those who had nothing to do with it. Previously, they didn’t know how much it was, but now they know what it costs!
Story two
Dad lit a cigarette in bed - He was tired at work. Less than half an hour passed, I quietly dozed off.
I was lucky that my son saw him and put out the cigarette. Who jokes with a cigarette? ...But dad wasn’t joking.
In the morning dad woke up, his son said to him: “If someone smokes while lying down, it means he will burn alive!”
Story three
The trees are slender and elegant, the lights on them are burning. New Year's garlands shine attractively,
And the lanterns are colored, And the gifts are miracles! It's good when New Year's beauty is lucky.
...Once on a New Year's holiday there were guests until the morning. Cake, candy, Fanta, sweets, Fireworks, laughter, game,
Fables, dances, songs, speeches - the ceiling almost collapsed! ...The overturned candles summed it all up.
The life of the housewife is in question; Five were barely saved, together with Grandfather Frost they were carried away on a stretcher.
...The New Year is such a “fable”, It will repeat itself again... How dangerous is the holiday, If you celebrate it like this!
Story four
The newest TV, finally bought; Immediately connected to an electrical outlet,
Or rather, not to the outlet - To the tee with a load: “So what? It will do for a while - Simply, in Russian!
The heater is next door, And the computer is through the wall, On the sofa there is a heating pad and an electric blanket. There is so much equipment in the apartment, but there is no control!!!
Somewhere they reported something, And they wrote instructions, They demanded something, So that the fire could be prevented with the right approach.
Eh, why didn’t anyone listen to Smart words? Simplicity is sometimes worse than theft.
Day after day I got away with it, But one day or suddenly...
Would anyone have thought that something strange would happen? – There is a malfunction in the TV outside.
The TV instantly burst into flames like straw... Only the grandmother and children remained at home.
The old lady was so scared that she locked herself in the bedroom... The story is sad - And the ending is sad.
Fortunately, the children survived, (Black, grimy), because the firefighters arrived on time.
And other neighbors were also removed from the attack. If you were a little late for help, you would hardly survive!
Story five
There is nothing worse than a fire in the kitchen. There is a stove working here, there are a lot of appliances here,
Flame of a gas burner, intense heat of electric stoves. All you have to do is gape, it will immediately flare up and burn
Either spilled grease, or a rag... Or forgotten laundry Above the oven in disarray, Dries at night, dries during the day...
And then... It is already known what happens next. “...How are the guys, I wonder? And I myself, an honest critic, haven’t bored you yet?”
...The children listen to the stories and worry, and then, vying with each other, they smartly answer:
“No, my friend, continue, We need science. We already understand: the fire is not a simple joke.”
“Okay,” said Ogonyok, “Let your studies be useful!”
What have we forgotten? What hasn’t been covered yet?”
The kids remember, and then they list,
Light corrects them and clarifies the details:
“They lit a fire in the forest, But they didn’t put it out... They forgot to put out the cigarette butts in a hurry, Or they decided to throw them in the trash can...
They set fire to last year's grass with laughter... They played with matches, Not in a dream, but in reality,
Behind the woodpile. There’s definitely no time for dreams here!!!
Here - there was a lighter lying around at the gas station... Here they gave a firecracker in the hands of the Little Sister...
Pyrotechnics in general are dangerous for people, and adults allow children to see them in vain!”
October 2012
Progress of the game:
From the plot pictures (children collecting autumn leaves, children hanging burning candles on the Christmas tree, a boy playing with matches , children watering flowers, etc.), the child must choose those situations that could cause a fire and justify his answer, for that gets the chip. The one who has the most chips at the end of the game wins.
Didactic game : “Choose the right one”
Goal: to develop children’s knowledge about the items needed when extinguishing a fire , the rules for their use . Reinforce knowledge about objects that can cause a fire . Develop speech, memory, logical thinking. Foster a sense of responsibility.
Progress of the game:
The teacher lays out on the table, or puts in a beautifully decorated box, cards with questions on the topic of rules of behavior during a fire . The child who answers the question correctly The one who has the most chips at the end of the game wins.
Question options:
- Name the possible cause of the fire ;
- how to call the fire department correctly ;
- what to do if during a fire there is no way to call the fire brigade , and the routes out of the house are cut off by the fire ;
— is it possible to extinguish a fire without first calling the fire brigade ;
- what to do if there is a smell of gas in the house;
— is it possible to hide in a closet or under a table during a fire ;
— Is it possible to set poplar fluff on fire?
— Is it possible to create a draft during a fire by opening all windows and doors at the same time;
— is it possible to use the elevator during a fire in the house ;
first during : money, documents or yourself;
— how to properly leave a smoky room;
— Is it possible to play with matches and lighters and why.
Didactic game : “Name the causes of the fire ”
Goal: to develop knowledge about the causes of fire . Develop attention, memory, speech. Cultivate responsibility.
Progress of the game:
The child is shown a picture depicting various uses of fire (both good and bad)
.Children are given
cards with images of fire and objects related to fire (matches, firewood, gas stove, kerosene lamp, etc.)
Children must place
the cards on the picture - in the right place .
Didactic game : “Say a word”
Goal: to consolidate knowledge about fire . Develop vocabulary, attention, memory.
Progress of the game:
The teacher gives the players cards drawn into 10 empty rectangles (playing fields, then shows the children a plot picture depicting the situation during a fire (a boy plays with matches , a girl ran out onto the balcony of a burning apartment, an iron was left unattended, children turned on the Christmas tree, etc.) The child who correctly described the situation covers the empty playing field with a picture ... The one who has the most closed fields wins.
Didactic game " Card Quiz "
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Goal: to consolidate children's knowledge about fire safety rules . Develop memory, thinking, speech. Foster a sense of responsibility.
