Uncle Rocky, Fireman #8 - "Fast Action"

Ben and Luke are eating hotdogs at the air show when Luke spots a boy who is choking.  Ben knows what to do, but can he and Luke act fast enough to save the boy’s life?


Reader Quotes:

“This is an outstanding educational tool for fire safety.  I teach monthly fire safety courses at our local elementary school in which I try to read them a story to conclude the class.  This book fits perfectly for doing so. "
                                                            - - Perry Hall, Assistant Chief, Bethany FD (NC) 
                                                                                       

Story Time for Uncle Rocky-Fast Action created by KT Brison of Lit Mama

Story Time: Uncle Rocky - Fast Action includes airplane activities, crafts, and free printables to go with the picture book by James Burd Brewster

This post is sponsored by J2B LLC, but my opinions? Oh yeah, they're my own.

Uncle Rocky - Fast Action Airplane Activities

Because Rocky's nephews save the day with the Heimlich Maneuver at an air show, we're going to do some fun airplane activities to go with it and learn a bit about the man behind the Maneuver.

Language

Your littles will love learning the names of the different airplanes featured in Fast Action with this fun worksheet. Free Printable Types of Planes worksheet to go with Story Time: Uncle Rocky-Fast Action  

Science

Dr. Henry Heimlich was a brilliant surgeon who made many contributions to the medical field during his career. Learn more about him and do some fun activities with this free printable mini unit. Free Learn About Dr. Henry Heimlich printable unit teaches kids about the doctor and his famous Heimlich Maneuver and includes fun and educational activities

Craft

Clothespin Airplanes

Clothespin Airplane craft tutorial for Story Time: Uncle Rocky - Fast Action These can be made with both types of clothespins. And they're easy and fun to play with. Win! What you need: Clothespin Airplane craft tutorial for Story Time: Uncle Rocky - Fast Action What you do: Clothespin Airplane craft tutorial for Story Time: Uncle Rocky - Fast Action
  • Paint clothespin in color of choice
Clothespin Airplane craft tutorial for Story Time: Uncle Rocky - Fast Action Clothespin Airplane craft tutorial for Story Time: Uncle Rocky - Fast Action
  • Glue one large wing on top of clothespin at front
Clothespin Airplane craft tutorial for Story Time: Uncle Rocky - Fast Action
  • Glue other large wing on bottom of clothespin just under top wing
Clothespin Airplane craft tutorial for Story Time: Uncle Rocky - Fast Action
  • Glue tail wing to underside of top of clothespin at back

Food

Hot Dog Bar

A hot dog bar is a fun snack for Story Time: Uncle Rocky-Fast Action What could be more fun than a hot dog bar? Easy to put together and fun for littles to choose their own toppings! What you need:
  • Hot dogs
  • Hot dog buns
Any of the following toppings:
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard
  • Spicy brown mustard
  • Mayonnaise
  • Chopped onions
  • Relish
  • Sauerkraut
  • Chili
  • Shredded cheese
  • Pickles
  • Tomatoes
  • Lettuce
  • Salsa
  • Jalapenos
  • Bacon bits
What you do:
  • Cook hot dogs according to package directions
  • Set up bar with dogs, buns, and bowls of toppings for kids to choose from
  • Add spoons
  • Let them go to town!