Fire drill: a free social story for kids (printable + read-aloud)
Sometimes my school has a fire drill.
A fire drill is practice. It helps everyone know what to do.
The story
Page 1
Sometimes my school has a fire drill.
A fire drill is practice. It helps everyone know what to do.
Page 2
The fire alarm is very loud.
I can cover my ears or wear my headphones.
Page 3
When I hear the alarm, I stop what I am doing.
I leave my things where they are.
Page 4
I line up with my class.
My teacher shows us where to go.
Page 5
We walk outside together.
We walk calmly, one after another.
Page 6
We wait outside while my teacher counts everyone.
It might take a little while.
Page 7
When the drill is over, we go back inside.
Then I can finish what I was doing.
Page 8
I did the fire drill!
Practicing helps me know what to do.
When to use this story
Read it at the start of the school year and again before a planned drill if the school shares the date. Many schools will tell families ahead of time if you ask.
Tips
- 1Ask the school whether your child can keep headphones or ear defenders nearby for drills.
- 2Play a short recording of an alarm at a low volume at home, if your child finds that helpful.
- 3Add a photo of the real meeting point outside the school on page 6.