Learning to light a fire safely teaches important practical skills, including using tools like flint & steels and matches, and understanding the principles of fire building, also the learners develop problem-solving skills as they learn how to create and maintain a fire under different conditions.

Fire lighting also helps the children learn about assessing risks and managing them effectively, which is a crucial life skill, and also gain understanding of the responsibility that comes with managing fire and the importance of safety protocols.

Fire lighting can have emotional and phycological benefits, the act of maintaining a fire can be calming and meditative, helping with stress reduction and mindfulness. Sitting around a fire can create a sense of community and belonging among participants and can be integrated into lessons about science (combustion, energy), geography (natural materials), and even literature (stories around the campfire).