- Practice dialing 9-1-1 on this pretend keypad. Say: Press 9. Now move up to the 1. Press it two times. Practice several times.
- Play act what happens next. Take the role of the 9-1-1 operator and ask: 9-1-1 What is your emergency? Teach your child to explain the emergency in a calm voice. For example: I’m home alone and there is a fire. Please come quickly.
- Remind your child that this is not a game. We only dial 9-1-1 in an emergency.