This Widgit-supported version of The Birthday Cake Mistake is an accessible fire safety story designed to support children who benefit from visual communication. Using Widgit symbols alongside simple text, the story follows Katy and Ben as they make an unsafe choice with matches and shows how a smoke alarm and emergency response help keep people safe. The combination of symbols and words helps reinforce understanding of key fire safety messages in a clear and inclusive way.
How To Use
This book is ideal for children who benefit from visual supports, including those with additional learning needs, and can be used in schools, specialist settings, or at home. Adults can:
- Read the story aloud while pointing to both the words and symbols to support understanding
- Pause to discuss key moments, such as the dangers of matches and the sound of the smoke alarm
- Ask simple questions to check comprehension and encourage communication
- Use the symbols to support children in retelling the story or identifying key actions
- Reinforce important safety messages, such as going outside and calling 999 in an emergency
