Calling 911 Poster

Hang the color poster near the classroom phone or send the black and white copy home. Practice the four steps with a pretend phone so children can say their name and where they are.

A poster in color and the same poster in black and white. It says "9-1-1 is the number to call for help in an emergency" and lists when to call: a fire or smoke ("Get out, then call."), someone badly hurt or very sick, and someone in danger or a bad crash. A "When you call" box gives 4 steps: stay calm and say your name, say where you are, tell what is wrong, and answer the questions and stay on the phone until the 9-1-1 dispatcher says you can hang up. It ends: "9-1-1 is only for real emergencies. Never call it for fun. Not sure? Ask a grown-up you trust."

Yes. We made it for Preschool to 1st Grade community helpers, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.

Pick one setting, such as the fire station, post office or doctor's office, print its signs, labels and cutouts, and add a few real props. The badges and the job application form let children choose a role and take turns.

The Community Helper Counting to 10 Clip Cards have an answer key. The rest are open activities, signs and crafts.