2. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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 program
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8. 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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9. 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
• One adult for ten children
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12. What You Should Know
Fire Prevention geared to pre-schoolers
can reduce wildland fires.
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13. • 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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14. 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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15. Presentation Techniques
• Sit on the floor or chair
• Pass things around
• Use simple visual aids
• Move slowly
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16. 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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18. 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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19. • Attention spans vary
• Do not try to present too many
ideas at one time
• Use one or two simple themes
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20. • 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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21. • 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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22. 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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25. Presentation Techniques
• Repeat often, emphasizing
• Look them in the eye
• Answer each question completely
• Be sure they understand
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27. 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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29. 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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30. Developing Presentation Skills
• Thoroughly develop effective
presentations
• Be familiar
• Wear agency uniform where appropriate
• Adjust the presentation, practice
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31. Preparation
• Find a starting point, attention grabber
• Establish rapport
• Points to cover, the audience
• Select good concluding point
• Prepare psychologically
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32. Practice
• Rehearse the talk
• Have someone listen
• Nervousness and stage fright is normal
• Be prepared
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33. Presentation
• Relax
• Take a deep breath
• Check attire
• Face the introduction
• Personality is one of the most important
ingredients
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34. 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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37. 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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