Fire Drills and Loud Noises

My name is {{childName}}. This is my story about fire drills at school. Sometimes the school practises a fire drill. A loud alarm rings so that everyone knows to line up and walk outside. A drill is just practice to keep us safe — there is no real fire. Schools practise so everyone knows what to do.

The alarm is very loud, and it can feel surprising. I can cover my ears if the sound is too much. The alarm does not last forever — it stops when everyone is safe. I stop what I am doing and listen for the teacher's instructions.

I walk outside with my class and line up in our safe spot. Everyone in the school does the same thing at the same time. I stay with my class while the teacher checks that everyone is there. Staying together is how we all stay safe.

When the drill is over, everyone walks back inside, and the day carries on. Now I know just what to do when the alarm rings. Staying calm in a fire drill is a real skill — and it is one of mine.