Children Learning Activities
The CDC source of materials
Even children who are not yet reading can be involved in preparing for an emergency. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has one source of materials, Ready Wrigley, which targets children ages 2-8. They offer four books in both English and Spanish; each 20-page book addresses a particular natural disaster. Whether the topic is tornado, hurricane, earthquake or winter weather, these books follow super-dog Ready Wrigley as she helps her family prepare for that emergency. Children learn basic information about the specific disaster being addressed, the best way to respond during and after that type of emergency, and items to include in an emergency kit for family members and for pets.
English and Spanish version
Ready Wrigley Books
Click on one of the books below to join Ready Wrigley as she helps her family prepare for emergencies!
https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/readywrigley/books.htm
Ready Wrigley Checklists
https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/readywrigley/checklists.htm
Even children who are not yet reading can be involved in preparing for an emergency. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has one source of materials, Ready Wrigley, which targets children ages 2-8. They offer four books in both English and Spanish; each 20-page book addresses a particular natural disaster. Whether the topic is tornado, hurricane, earthquake or winter weather, these books follow super-dog Ready Wrigley as she helps her family prepare for that emergency. Children learn basic information about the specific disaster being addressed, the best way to respond during and after that type of emergency, and items to include in an emergency kit for family members and for pets.
English and Spanish version
Ready Wrigley Books
Click on one of the books below to join Ready Wrigley as she helps her family prepare for emergencies!
https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/readywrigley/books.htm
Ready Wrigley Checklists
https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/readywrigley/checklists.htm
And let's not forget about Zombie's!
CDC has a fun way of teaching about emergency preparedness. Our graphic novel, “Preparedness 101: Zombie Pandemic” demonstrates the importance of being prepared in an entertaining way that people of all ages will enjoy. Readers follow Todd, Julie, and their dog Max as a strange new disease begins spreading, turning ordinary people into zombies. Stick around to the end for a surprising twist that will drive home the importance of being prepared for any emergency. Included in the novel is a Preparedness Checklist so that readers can get their family, workplace, or school ready before disaster strikes.
Preparedness 101: Zombie Pandemic
CDC has a fun way of teaching about emergency preparedness. Our graphic novel, “Preparedness 101: Zombie Pandemic” demonstrates the importance of being prepared in an entertaining way that people of all ages will enjoy. Readers follow Todd, Julie, and their dog Max as a strange new disease begins spreading, turning ordinary people into zombies. Stick around to the end for a surprising twist that will drive home the importance of being prepared for any emergency. Included in the novel is a Preparedness Checklist so that readers can get their family, workplace, or school ready before disaster strikes.
Preparedness 101: Zombie Pandemic
Ready Kids!
https://www.ready.gov/kids
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Also: Teacher Instruction for Classrooms
Youth Emergency Preparedness Curriculum-Ready Kids
Emergency preparedness curriculum for grades 1-12 that teach kids what to do before, during, and after an emergency while fostering critical 21st-century skills such as problem solving, teamwork, creativity, leadership, and communication. Knowledge Empowers!
Ready Books on Emergency Preparedness (Teacher Materials)
https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/34411
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Washington State Publications
https://mil.wa.gov/publications
pdf file: Without Warning! Earthquake
https://mil.wa.gov/asset/5e0f7403834c3
Without Warning! Tsunami
https://mil.wa.gov/asset/5e0f740e49b2c
Oregon State Publications
pdf file: Without Warning! Earthquake
https://www.oregon.gov/oem/Documents/WithoutWarningEarthquake_english.pdf
Dark Horse
(Requires creating an account to be read on a computer and can also be saved to iPhone, iPad or Android device and read offline)
2 versions:
Without Warning! Earthquake
and
Without Warning! Tsunami
English and Spanish versions
https://digital.darkhorse.com/bundles/4951/tomb-raider-pax-special
(type in search: Without Warning)
Red Cross and Disney
Disaster Preparedness Book
https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/atg/PDF_s/Preparedness___Disaster_Recovery/General_Preparedness___Recovery/Home/MM_RedCross_ActivityBook-English.pdf
Save the Children
10 Tips for Keeping Children Safe in an Earthquake
https://www.savethechildren.org/us/what-we-do/us-programs/disaster-relief-in-america/earthquake-tips
Disaster Checklist
https://www.savethechildren.org/content/dam/usa/reports/emergency-prep/GRGS-Parent-1-Sheet.pdf
Disaste Supplies List
https://www.savethechildren.org/content/dam/usa/reports/emergency-prep/disaster-supplies-checklist.pdf
“ICE” (In Case of Emergency) Cards
https://www.savethechildren.org/content/dam/usa/reports/emergency-prep/emergency-contact-cards.pdf
https://www.ready.gov/kids
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Also: Teacher Instruction for Classrooms
Youth Emergency Preparedness Curriculum-Ready Kids
Emergency preparedness curriculum for grades 1-12 that teach kids what to do before, during, and after an emergency while fostering critical 21st-century skills such as problem solving, teamwork, creativity, leadership, and communication. Knowledge Empowers!
Ready Books on Emergency Preparedness (Teacher Materials)
https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/34411
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Washington State Publications
https://mil.wa.gov/publications
pdf file: Without Warning! Earthquake
https://mil.wa.gov/asset/5e0f7403834c3
Without Warning! Tsunami
https://mil.wa.gov/asset/5e0f740e49b2c
Oregon State Publications
pdf file: Without Warning! Earthquake
https://www.oregon.gov/oem/Documents/WithoutWarningEarthquake_english.pdf
Dark Horse
(Requires creating an account to be read on a computer and can also be saved to iPhone, iPad or Android device and read offline)
2 versions:
Without Warning! Earthquake
and
Without Warning! Tsunami
English and Spanish versions
https://digital.darkhorse.com/bundles/4951/tomb-raider-pax-special
(type in search: Without Warning)
Red Cross and Disney
Disaster Preparedness Book
https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/atg/PDF_s/Preparedness___Disaster_Recovery/General_Preparedness___Recovery/Home/MM_RedCross_ActivityBook-English.pdf
Save the Children
10 Tips for Keeping Children Safe in an Earthquake
https://www.savethechildren.org/us/what-we-do/us-programs/disaster-relief-in-america/earthquake-tips
Disaster Checklist
https://www.savethechildren.org/content/dam/usa/reports/emergency-prep/GRGS-Parent-1-Sheet.pdf
Disaste Supplies List
https://www.savethechildren.org/content/dam/usa/reports/emergency-prep/disaster-supplies-checklist.pdf
“ICE” (In Case of Emergency) Cards
https://www.savethechildren.org/content/dam/usa/reports/emergency-prep/emergency-contact-cards.pdf
