Preschool Fun

This week for preschool it was at my house and we learned about helpers in our community. I called the local fire station and also the police department to see if we could somehow have someone come over and talk to the kids about what they do and how they are helpers in our community. I really wasn't sure that either of them would be able to do it but to my great surprise the deputy sheriff come right to my house. He came in and showed the kids all the tools on his tool belt. The kids watched in awe after each and every item came out for them to look at and inspect. Next they got to check out his truck and he let each of them sit in the drivers seat. They also got to push the button to turn on the siren. Here is a picture of Eli in the drivers seat. Look at that big grin on his face! He loved it!

Here the deputy sheriff is showing them even more fun things in his truck.

Next they all came back inside and were given their own junior deputy sheriff badges.

They were then sworn in and promised to tell the truth and obey the law.

Then it was off to the fire station. The fire chief was there to greet the kids with suckers and so you will notice that all the kids in almost every picture have a stick out of their mouth. Any way, after being introduced the kids were taken to the back and shown where all the fire fighters gear is kept. A lady put on her suit, mask and air pack so that they could see what it all looks like. Then it was off to see the fire trucks.

They even got to sit inside!

Mckenna liked going along and was very interested in the fire hoses.

The kids asked if they could sit in this little thing, (I have no idea what it is called). Any way, when they were told they could they were so excited. Each of them got a turn in the back and also up front.

Here is Eli in the drivers seat.

It was a really great day! I was so lucky to have both the fire and police department be so obliging and give these kids something that I hope they will remember for a very long time. I already know Eli will because he keeps telling me that when he grows up he wants to be a police officer. He wanted to ware his badge all day yesterday and then this morning he wanted it on his pj's. What a great experience!