Our Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Roadrunners had a special visit on Thursday, October 22, from Huntsville Fire & Rescue Engine Company 14.
Students had the opportunity to meet local firefighters, learn more about the important work they do in our community, and get an up-close look at a fire engine and some of the equipment firefighters use to keep others safe.
Experiences like this bring classroom learning to life for our youngest students. Alabama’s Social Studies standards for the primary grades emphasize learning about communities, citizenship, safety, and the people who help a community function. In Kindergarten, students specifically learn to describe the roles of community helpers, including fire and rescue workers. The visit also gave students an opportunity to ask questions, make observations, and connect what they have learned in school to the world around them.
We are grateful to the brave men and women who serve our Huntsville community and who take the time to share their knowledge with our students.
Thank you, Engine Company 14, for helping our Roadrunners Dive Into Learning through such a memorable, real-world experience.