Objective

By the end of this lesson, the toddler will be able to identify and understand basic library skills related to fire trucks.

Materials and Prep

• Fire truck books
• Fire truck toys or pictures
• Library card (optional)
• Access to a local library (optional)

Activities

1. Read Fire Truck Books: Read a few age-appropriate fire truck books to the toddler. Show them the pictures and talk about what they see.
2. Identify Fire Truck Parts: Use fire truck toys or pictures to help the toddler identify different parts of a fire truck, such as the ladder, hose, siren, and wheels.
3. Visit the Library (optional): If possible, take the toddler to the local library. Show them how to find books about fire trucks using the library catalog or ask a librarian for assistance.
4. Library Card Activity (optional): If the toddler has a library card, help them understand its purpose and how to use it to borrow books. Show them how to check out a fire truck book using their library card.

Toddler Grade Talking Points

• "Fire trucks are special vehicles that help firefighters put out fires."
• "Fire trucks have different parts, like ladders, hoses, sirens, and wheels."
• "We can learn more about fire trucks by reading books about them."
• "Libraries have many books about fire trucks that we can borrow to read."
• "If we have a library card, we can use it to check out fire truck books and take them home."
• "Librarians can help us find the books we want to read about fire trucks."