Matches and Lighters are not Toys!. What we will learn today We will learn about one of the most...

Matches and Lightersare not Toys!

What we will learn today

• We will learn about one of the most important things that you can do to prevent a fire in your home.

Do you know what one of the leading causes of home fires is?

• Children playing with matches and lighters

Matches and lighters are adult tools and should only be used by

adults.

Which of the following are tools that should only be used by

adults and which are toys that are okay for you to play with.

TOOL TOY

Which of the following are tools that should only be used by

adults and which are toys that are okay for you to play with.

TOOL TOY

Which of the following are tools that should only be used by

adults and which are toys that are okay for you to play with.

TOOL TOY

Which of the following are tools that should only be used by

adults and which are toys that are okay for you to play with.

TOOL TOY

Many lighters look like toys - but they are very dangerous and

you should never play with them.

What do you do if you find matches or lighters laying on the ground or on a table?

• Don’t touch them

• Tell an adult

• NEVER pick them up

When you get older, you can learn how to safely use matches and lighters as tools - just like

when you get older you can learn to drive a car!

If you see other kids playing with matches or lighters, tell an adult

right away