With many school aged children learning from home during the public health emergency, here are some safety and preparedness activities kids and parents can do together to better prepare the whole family in case of an emergency.
The American Red Cross offers several at-school programs for children in grades K-5. Below are three different activities children can do at home while in this new learning environment.
Pedro the Penguin
Read along as Pedro teaches children 5-7 years old how to be safe and prepared for emergencies at home. With his friend Mia, Pedro teaches children about smoke alarms and how to exit your home in case of a fire. There is also an activity for the entire family to prepare for emergencies in the home. Find more at —
https://tinyurl.com/redcrosspedro
The Pillowcase Project
The Pillowcase Project teaches children 8-10 years old how to prepare for an emergency at home and in your community. Children learn how to make and practice a home escape plan, Children are asked to find and fill a pillowcase with items they would take in case of an emergency.
Children also can talk with their family to identify emergency contacts. They also will learn and practice coping skills to help them deal with the stress that accompanies an emergency. Find out more at —
https://tinyurl.com/redcrosspillowcase
Monster Guard
Monster Guard is the first mobile app created by the American Red Cross that’s designed specifically for kids. Follow Maya, Chad, Olivia and all the monsters as they teach kids (aged 7-11) about how to prepare for real-life emergencies — at home plus other environments — in a fun and engaging game. This free app is available to download on iOS and Android mobile and tablet devices. Visit —
redcross.org/monsterguard
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