| Magnifying Glass & Sun |
Magnifying glass, dry leaves/paper, sunlight |
Hold magnifying glass |
Focus sunlight to a tiny point on tinder. No wind. |
| Battery + Steel Wool |
9V battery, fine steel wool, metal tray |
Touch battery (with help) |
Very bright and fast ignition. Watch hot sparks. |
| Flint and Steel |
Flint & steel (or ferro rod), cotton/char cloth |
Strike under supervision |
Adult handles flame. Use fire-safe surface. |
| AA Battery + Foil (Alt) |
AA battery, gum wrapper foil (shaped like hourglass) |
Watch only |
Foil bridge heats fast and ignites. Be cautious! |
| Fire Bow (Friction Fire) |
Wooden spindle, fireboard, bow, string, tinder |
Assist adult |
Primitive method. Great for older kid demo. |
| Matches or Lighter (Demo) |
Matches, dry tinder, safe tray |
Observe |
Teach fire triangle (heat, fuel, oxygen). |
| Solar Reflector (Mirror) |
Parabolic mirror or polished can lid, dry tinder |
Assist in aiming |
Focus sunlight similar to magnifying glass. |