Know the Phone in an Emergency

Preparation is key when it comes to dealing with disasters. Starting with a lesson series centered around researching the facts about different types of emergencies, children go on to create preparedness plans and learn how to respond in...

Help prepare your youngsters for an emergency or natural disaster by discussing important topics as where to meet, how to remain in contact, and what belongs in an emergency kit. 

Know safe spots. Tell a parent. Stay with a buddy. Youngsters learn the fundamentals of personal safety and what to do in an emergency through discussion, worksheet activities, and collaborative learning.

Learners role play 911 emergency phone calls. In this health instructional activity, students first discuss the difference between emergencies and non-emergencies, and then role play given scenarios about what to say in an emergency...

Did you know that flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States? Prepare your learners with the facts about floods and offer them the proper knowledge and tools for dealing with this type of emergency.

Summer comes around and so does a lot of free time. Many kids spend most of their summer home alone, and it is important they are prepared with appropriate summer safety skills. Here, four activities offer grand discussion about daily...

Earthquakes can be frightening and dangerous, but being prepared can make a world of difference. Perform an earthquake simulation during which the class practices how to drop, cover, and hold on as you read a script describing what might...

Third graders brainstorm emergency situations. They watch a demonstration of finding emergency numbers in the phone book. They compile a list of specific items they should tell the 911 operator. They demonstrate how to talk to emergency...

Third graders list emergency phone numbers and practice dialing 911 on toy telephones.

Students identify what needs to be in a Family Emergency Supplies Kit. In this safety lesson, students discuss items that are necessary to have in emergencies. Students use pictures of items and order them according to importance.