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Objectives• List three elements that need to be

considered when establishing a school program.

• Identify three concerns and issues you should discuss with the teacher when planning school presentations.

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Introduction• Understand the education setting

• Understand the local school system

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Steps In Selling The Fire Prevention Message

• Contact school administrators

• Be prepared, present an outline

• Be aware of current demands on school time

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Steps In Selling The Fire Prevention Message

• Examine state and local requirements and see where fire education fits

• Make personal contacts with teachers

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Steps In Selling The Fire Prevention Message

• Use other means (Parent-Teacher Associations, Project Learning Tree)

• Contact teacher organizations for input

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The Teacher’s Input• The presentation of a wildfire prevention

program will be enhanced if you work with the teacher.

• This will show interest and professionalism

• Improves the effectiveness of the program2E-07-P101-EP

What You Need To Learn • Get a feel for current understanding of fire• What fire safety has been presented• What objectives must be met• Learn time constraints• Ask about problem children

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What You Need To Do• Visit the school in advance

• Determine the number of students and if there are any special needs

• Confirm all audiovisual needs

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Guidelines For Targeting Specific Age Groups

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Pre-schoolAges 3-5

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What You Should Know

Fire Prevention geared to pre-schoolers can reduce wildland fires.

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• Children are just becoming aware of what goes on around them

• Clarify their concepts• Firsthand experience should be

included• Try to involve the whole class

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Keys To The Presentation• Give simple information

• Let them touch and see

• Present information a little at a time

• Answer all questions to the children’s satisfaction

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Presentation Techniques

• Sit on the floor or chair

• Pass things around• Use simple visual aids

• Move slowly

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Presentation Techniques• Speak slowly in a quiet, calm voice

• The fewer students the better

• Relate the message to something within the children’s experience

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Primary Grades K-3rd Grade

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What You Should Know

• Children are alert, keen observers

• They like to tell stories

• Learn best by participating, being involved in activities

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• Attention spans vary• Do not try to present too many

ideas at one time• Use one or two simple themes

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• K-3rd require short easy lessons, 10-15 minutes

• 2nd graders may accept well illustrated programs to 25 minutes

• Keep to one school period

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• Ideal group size 20-30 children• Should be the rule for K-3rd Grades

• Avoid mixing classes

• Language must be appropriate

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Presentation Techniques• Identify with the group• Get down to their level• Children may hold on to every word and

action• Use slow deliberate movements• Speak clearly and distinctly

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Presentation Techniques

• Repeat often, emphasizing

• Look them in the eye• Answer each question completely

• Be sure they understand

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After The Presentation• Provide materials• Write a thank you letter• Word it so the teacher can read it to

the class, design it so it serves as a review of the presentation

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Handling Problems & Problem Students• Be well prepared, you can overcome

• No matter how much is done

• Don’t lose composure

• Make the problem child your helper

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Developing Presentation Skills• Thoroughly develop effective

presentations

• Be familiar

• Wear agency uniform where appropriate

• Adjust the presentation, practice2E-30-P101-EP

Preparation• Find a starting point, attention grabber• Establish rapport• Points to cover, the audience• Select good concluding point• Prepare psychologically

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Practice• Rehearse the talk

• Have someone listen

• Nervousness and stage fright is normal

• Be prepared

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Presentation• Relax• Take a deep breath• Check attire• Face the introduction• Personality is one of the most important

ingredients

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Presentation• Good posture, stand upright• Put things away, don’t handle objects• Maintain good eye contact• Use gestures• Involve the audience

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Classroom Exercise

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Exercise Presentation2E-36-P101-EP

Summary and Review Lesson Objectives

• List three elements that need to be considered when establishing a school program

• Identify the concerns and issues you should discuss with the teacher when planning school presentations.

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