Des Plaines Fire Department visits Creative Corners Preschool

Posted June 01, 2016 11:00 pm

Submitted by Des Plaines Park District

Derek Nham, 4, is overjoyed to sit in the driver's seat of a real fire truck. All of the children at Creative Corners Preschool got this opportunity when the firefighters came to visit their school. Courtesy of Colette Plantz

The Des Plaines Park District's Creative Corners Preschool recently welcomed firefighters from the Des Plaines Fire Department. The kids were very excited to sit behind the wheel of a fire truck, walk through an ambulance, and learn about many of the firefighter gadgets.

Engineer Jeff Gove was on hand both days and talked to the preschoolers about fire safety. He quizzed the children and was pleased to see that the 3- to 5-year-olds had a keen knowledge on what to do and what not to do in the case of a fire emergency.

"We have been learning about fire safety in the classroom," said Terrific 3's Preschool Director Susan Poklop. "What a wonderful opportunity for the children to meet real-life firefighters."

Creative Corners meets twice a week, Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, with the option of adding Friday. The Terrific 3's meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon; the Fantastic 4's and 5's meet from 9 a.m. to noon. Weekly study units prepare the children for their future educational career by encouraging small and large motor skills, literacy, and socialization skills.

For information, call (847) 391-5700. To register visit www.DPParks.org.

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The Creative Corners Preschool children were able to ask the firefighters questions and share their knowledge about fire safety. Courtesy of Colette Plantz

The Tuesday/Thursday class of the Fabulous 4's and 5's pose for a picture with Engineer Jim Utinans. Courtesy of Colette Plantz

Engineer Jim Utinans listened attentively as Lexi Nicholas, 4, explains the danger of inhaling smoke when the Des Plaines Fire Department came to visit Creative Corners Preschool. Courtesy of Colette Plantz

Firefighter and Paramedic Joe Mordell and Engineer Jeff Gove show Creative Corners Preschool children the protective gear a firefighter needs to wear during a fire. Courtesy of Colette Plantz

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