Aaron is playing in the park with his sister when he finds a lighter. Instead of handing the lighter to his mum, Aaron makes the fateful decision to keep it to play with at home. What happens next is an all too well-known scenario for many children and young people: Aaron lights a fire in his bedroom that quickly gets out of control. Aaron and his family are forced to escape their burning house.
How To Use
Use the activity plan, that can be found by scrolling down the page a little further, to support delivery of this activity. There are ideas about how to initiate discussion and how to use the book effectively during the session. This book will help the CYP you are working with to understand the consequences of playing with lighters and matches and reinforce important messages about home fire safety and escape plans.
