Fire Drill

This photo was taken during a fire drill. This had been a first fire drill for this session and unfortunately, it had not been a good one. From this event, I realized that emergency drills needed to be taught and explained to students for them to understand the importance of listening and following directions. Two of our students in this photo are shown holding their bags, which is a "no, no" when it comes down to it. During this event, many students were more concerned of their bags and tying their shoes as opposed to just lining up and following directions. When we got back to the class, I had to take the time to explain to the students that time was important when drills or warning bells are going off. Although my students may were not able to drop their work and concerns quick enough to get outside, I was happy that I remained calm to get them together and out to the safety zone.