Teaching tools

If you’re a teacher or safety educator, you’ve come to the right place for high-quality, free resources: downloadable educational programs, lesson plans, tip sheets, videos, and more. Strategies are integrated throughout our programs to reach those at highest risk including young children, older adults, people in low-income communities, and people with disabilities.

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Safety tip sheets Tip sheets on a variety of fire and life safety topics.
Sparky School House (for teachers) Teachers and parents: Download fire safety apps, eBooks, lesson plans and more.
Lesson plans See NFPA's 10-, 30- and 60-minute mini-lesson plans on cooking, smoke alarms and more.
Educational messaging Providing expert advice to NFPA on fire safety education messages.
Learn Not to Burn program Free online fire safety education programs for students in preschool through grade 2.
Steps to Safety program A fire and fall prevention program for older adults.
Community tool kits Teach residents how to be safe with these campaign tool kits.
Canadian fire education materials NFPA provides educational materials that are suitable for Canadian audiences.
Sparky the Fire Dog® Games, activities, stories, and safety tips for kids.
Video playlist Browse NFPA's vast selection of public education videos.

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Learn Not to Burn® program

NFPA's Learn Not to Burn® programs reach children using proven educational strategies that incorporate our philosophy of teaching positive, practical fire safety messaging.

Check out the programs for preschool-grade 2.

Lesson plans

Fire and Life Safety Educators are invited to speak at a variety of venues. Careful planning can make the difference between an excellent visit and a mediocre one. We have lesson plans on a variety of topics for both children and adults.

Check out our lesson plans.