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Before you go to bed you should check your home to make sure it is safe from fire. These activities will help you to learn about bedtime checks

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Bedtime checks – key words Match the words to the pictures

1.

ironing board

2.

cupboard

3.

hairdryer

4.

heater

5.

bolt

6.

fire guard

7.

fire place

8.

lock and chain

9.

fridge freezer

10.

clothes line

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Bedtime checks – key words answers Match the words and the pictures:

1.

bolt

2.

cupboard

3.

clothes line

4.

fire guard

5.

fire place

6.

fridge freezer

7.

hairdryer

8.

heater

9.

ironing board

10.

lock and chain

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Bedtime checks

Choose the correct words to complete this bedtime checklist:

Close all the inside (cupboards / doors / windows).

Un-plug things that use electricity except (fridges and freezers / hairdryers / heaters).

Check the cooker is turned (off / on / on stand-by).

Do not leave the washing machine or dishwasher (off /on / on stand-by).

(Turn off / Switch on / Close) heaters.

Put (a clothes line / a fire guard / an ironing board) around the fireplace.

Check the escape routes and doors are (clear / full / obstructed).

Put the door and window (bolts / keys / lock and chains) where everyone can find them.

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Bedtime checks answers

Check your answers:

Close all the inside doors.

Un-plug things that use electricity except fridges and freezers.

Check the cooker is turned off.

Do not leave the washing machine or dishwasher on.

Turn off heaters.

Put a fire guard around the fireplace.

Check the escape routes and doors are clear.

Put the door and window keys where everyone can find them.

Now, make a bedtime checklist with everyone in your home.

When you have finished it, display it in your home so everyone can see it.

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Bedtime checklist