A picture book about a loud school drill
Milo’s Fire Drill Plan
Milo likes the scratch of crayons and the flip of pages. A school fire drill is another kind of sound. When Teacher Nia points to it on the schedule, Milo wants to know how loud it will be.
Teacher Nia answers honestly and listens to Milo's worries. They make a plan together and practice while the room is quiet. Milo chooses headphones and keeps a calm card close.
When the alarm sounds, it still feels big. With Teacher Nia nearby, Milo uses his headphones and walks outside with his class. Afterward, he can recognize what he did without having to like the alarm.
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A school-sounds story to share
Parents and teachers can read this fictional school-day story when a child has questions about a planned drill or wants to talk about one afterward. Notice how Teacher Nia responds to Milo, and leave room for questions that need an answer from the child's own school.
For parents and teachers
Read at the child's pace, with or without discussion. For actual drills, follow the school's instructions and discuss support arrangements with staff; Milo's story is not an emergency procedure.
- What does Milo want to know before the drill?
- How does Teacher Nia respond when Milo says he dislikes loud alarms?
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