Welcome to the School Stickers blog. It’s almost November which means bonfire night is approaching! Whilst your prepare to dig out your wellies and wrap up warm we thought we’d bring you a few fun bonfire themed classroom activities & rewards.
“Remember, remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot. We see no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot!” This rhyme will be familiar for lots of children but do they know the history and significance behind it?
Why do we celebrate “bonfire night”?
In the UK we celebrate with fireworks on the 5th of November because it’s the anniversary of an attempt of Guy Fawkes to blow up the Houses of Parliament.
Teaching pupils the history of bonfire night is a great way to get them thinking about our country’s history. The Gunpowder Plot is a really fun subject to learn about and is a simple one to understand.
You’ll find countless resources online for kids learning about the gunpowder plot from research ideas to crosswords. The BBC have created an interactive game to teach children the basics of the gunpowder plot. It’s great fun and can be done as a class at the front of the room on a big screen.
Safety First!
The Facts
Download this PDF absolutely bursting with facts, figures and safety rules courtesy of www.bonfirenightsafety.com.
Whilst bonfire night is all about having fun and watching the lights, it’s also really important everyone knows how to keep safe and act appropriately around bonfires and fireworks.
There are lots of safety rules surrounding fireworks and even a firework code! The rules to teach your pupils (and ask them to remind their parents of) are as follows:
- Stand well back
- Never go back to a lit firework
- Never put fireworks in your pocket
- Never throw fireworks
- Light sparklers one at a time and always wear gloves
- Never give sparklers to a child under 5
- Keep pets indoors
Super Safety Stickers
Our Bonfire Night Firework Safety Stickers are the perfect accompaniment to your fire safety lesson plans.
These stickers are 35mm and you’ll get a mix of all of the designs pictured in your pack. The messages act as reminders of the firework code and help instil everything kids have learnt during their lesson.
The different messages are “Stand well back when watching fireworks”, “I follow the firework code”, “Never go near a lit firework”, “Always wear gloves when holding sparklers” & “Put your sparkler straight into a bucket of water once it goes out”.
Fireman Fire Safety Stickers– £4.68
If you’re focusing on firesafety or maybe even having a guest visitor from your local fire station to talk to pupils these stickers are perfect.
These stickers are designed to reward pupils who listen and partake in your fire safety talks and allow parents, guardians and peers to ask about what they’ve been learning.
Classic Fire Safety Stickers– £4.68
Another set of rewarding stickers for pupils learning about fire safety. These stickers are more of a general fire safety awareness sticker and are perfect if you’re teaching about emergency services too!
These are motivating and provide a real boost of interest for pupils learning about fire safety. Customise the bottom of these stickers with any text of your choice at no additional cost.
Firework & Bonfire Myths Debunked
There are a few myths about fireworks and bonfire night which aren’t all true. Pose these questions and scenarios to your pupils and ask them whether or not they think they myth is factual.
Myth: All UK Fireworks are imported
It’s true that a large proportion of fireworks are imported into the UK. Mostly this is due to the economics of running a seasonal business.
Myth: All Chinese fireworks are really dangerous
All fireworks sold in the uk (including those imported) must comply with requirements of British Standard 7114 and the Firework Safety Regulations 1997. This requires certain construction methods and very in depth testing.
Myth: Large fireworks are always more dangerous than smaller fireworks
Some large fireworks are more stable than their smaller equivalents- because of their size they usually cost more which acts as a deterrent to irresponsible people.
Myth: The Uk has the highest rate of firework related accidents in europe
This is false- injury rates have actually been falling over the last few years. Holland has an injury rate 8 times higher per head of their population than the UK.
We hope that’s given you a bit of food for thought and inspired some firework safety themed lesson plans. You can read last years bonfire night post here for even more bonfire night ideas and safety tips!
Did you know you can create your own stickers and make your own badges using our Sticker Maker? Design your stickers and we’ll send them straight to your school in time for November 5th.