Inspired by my aunt, I too decided to use the sound of sirens as a teaching opportunity for my children. Young children seem to have a natural curiosity for a siren noise. Add the racing by of a police car, fire engine or ambulance, and with many children, it has their undivided attention. Rather than having scenes like this for pure spectating, why not turn it into an opportunity to instill some values in your children? Early on, our children were told emergency vehicles sounded their sirens when they needed roads cleared to quickly reach the scene of a serious … Continue reading →