LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. – It’s National First Responders’ Day, a time to honor the brave men and women who keep us safe each and every day.
Kids at one local preschool got a special lesson about what those professionals do and how they help our communities.
Through card making, playing dress up, and taking a peek inside of an emergency vehicle, preschoolers at The Learning Experience in Lower Macungie Township are getting a firsthand look at what first responders do in their communities.
“Oh, we had the ambulance come today and the kids were very excited. They ran inside the ambulance, and they checked everything out,” said Jaqueline, a teacher at The Learning Experience.
“Their eyes were as big as saucers because they were like, ‘Wow I get to go into an ambulance for the first time’,” said Dawn Loch, preschool 3 lead teacher
The festivities are more than just fun for the students. They also help teach some important lessons.
“We wanna share with them that the first responders are there to help us and they’re not scary,” said Gwen Cromer, owner of The Learning Experience.
“It’s important for them to know that first responders are good people and they’re helpful people and to feel safe in the community,” she added.