Through the Together We Prepare - Schools initiative, partnerships between the American Red Cross and local schools are helping to provide our youth valuable training in a number of preparedness areas including:

• First aid and CPR training;

• Disaster preparedness and response curricula;

• Leadership development training;

• Youth Red Cross Group

• International humanitarian law and tolererance education

• Ernie The ERV

EXAMPLES OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS:

Disaster Presentations:

These presentations are offered free of charge and can be provided to students of any age from pre-school through high school.  Most presentations are designed for 10-30 students and are tailored to meet the needs of the particular audience. Students will learn how to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters. Activities are built into the presentations to make them fun and interactive for the students.

Materials:

The following materials are available for purchase through the Red Cross.

Scrubby Bear:

Scrubby bear is a collection of lesson plans for Kindergartners to learn about germs and proper hand washing techniques. Through stories, activities and even a clean hands club pledge card, kids have fun while learning, “don’t get sick, wash up quick.”

First Aid for Children Today:

F.A.C.T. (First Aid for Children Today): Designed for first through third grade, F.A.C.T. lessons teach kids to respond to basic emergencies. Kids also learn about healthy living habits, stranger safety, injury prevention, and road safety.

Basic Aid Training:

Basic Aid Training, (B.A.T.): Designed for fourth through sixth grade, BAT teaches kids how to prevent and respond to emergencies. Topics covered include, fires, burns, choking, rescue breathing, poisoning, water safety and falls.

Masters of Disaster:

The Red Cross offers curricula for teachers that are easily incorporated into existing lesson plans. The curricula are designed to meet school standards in areas of geography, math, science, and other subjects. The main curricula entitled Masters of Disasters combines activities, games, and even videos to supplement lessons on different types of disasters. Students learn not only about their academic subjects but learn about disaster safety along the way. The curriculum is offered for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

Facing Fear:

Another curriculum that is offered by the Red Cross is Facing Fear.  This curriculum came out in response to the September 11th attacks in 2001.  The lessons focus on helping kids face their fears regarding not only terrorist attacks, but any frightening event in their community. These lessons can be incorporated in the aftermath of an earthquake, a death in the school, or any tragic event. This curriculum is also offered in K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12 components.

For more information contact our Youth Services department: