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2024 - 2025 Lesson Plan
Lesson 1 - September: Introduction to Emergency Management
Disaster Dodgers:Introduction to Emergency Preparedness
This video teaches youth the difference between a disaster, emergency, and hazard. Children will also learn what types of emergencies to prepare for and what to do in order to prepare for them. (4:14 min
Lessson 3 - March: Family Communications Plan
Lesson 4 - April: Earn Your Wings
Additional videos
Pillowcase Project - Red Cross Australia
Delivered by Red Cross volunteers and staff, the Pillowcase Workshop encourages children to be active participants in their own emergency preparedness. Aimed at students in Years 3 and 4 (ages 8-10) the content is non-hazard specific and includes activities to highlight the importance of being prepared and how to prepare both psychologically and practically for an emergency. (3:06 min)
Build Your Disaster Supplies
During hurricane season, it is important to be prepared for severe weather. This includes having the necessary supplies to take care of your household’s basic needs in the event of an extended power outage, flood damage or other impacts. Learn more at Talgov.com/PREP. (2:06 min)
Everybody Can Be a SuperHero
After an emergency or disaster happens, children can often have feelings they aren’t sure what to do with. This video, aimed at youth ages 5-12 years old, addresses what an emergency is and how your circle of support can be there to help during and after an emergency. The video also explains a coping skill children can practice themselves or teach others when they are feeling anxious or scared. For more information, go to http://redcross.org/YouthPrep #youtubekids #animation #superhero (4:35 min)
Butterfly Hug
What is the "Butterfly Hug" technique? Sometimes known as "butterfly tapping", the "butterfly hug" technique uses bilateral stimulation as a self-soothing tool to help manage strong feelings in times of distress. Originally designed to be used with EMDR therapy to help treat symptoms of PTSD, the butterfly hug can also be relaxing and soothing on its own and is a great way to help children and adults learn to self-soothe. (6:06 min)