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Kid's Corner - Preparedness and Safety Information

The resources available on this page provides children, parents and teachers with educational information, games and videos for kids to develop awareness and skills with all aspects of emergency preparedness and safety.

 
911 for Kids
When to call, How to Call, What to say when someone answers your 911 call.
Activities for Kids on Safety Topics
Here are some games and activities that will encourage kids to learn about a variety of child safety topics. 
Air Quality Index for Kids
Kids can learn about the Air Quality Index (AQI) and what the air quality means to your health. Learn what to do to when pollution levels are high.
BAM! Body and Mind
BAM! Body and Mind will tell you everything you need to know about all of the stuff that matters.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids

Ben's guide provides fun learning tools for K-12 students, parents, and teachers. These resources will teach how our government works, the use of the primary source materials of GPO Access, and how one can use GPO Access to carry out their civic responsibilities.

Blizzard Safety
 Learn what causes a blizzard and the dangerous conditions the can create.
Child Survival Education - Lost in the Woods
This Child Survival program is presented to students, cubs scouts, boy scouts, girl scouts, guides, parents and interest groups across North America.
CODiE
CODiE helps educate kids about building safety with exercises and fun activities.
Coping After a Disaster
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has created this activity book to offer parents and educators an interactive way to talk to kids about how to cope after a disaster. 
Cryptokids
National Security Agency's Cryptokids program has games and activities section features math and logic, instructions for using household stuff to make cipher machines, cipher challenges, and coloring pages.
Disaster Master
Help the Heroes! Will you know what to do if a disaster hits? Make the right decisions, earn points to unlock new levels and become a Master.
Disaster Safety for Children
The American Red Cross offers tips on how to reduce and manage your child’s fears before, during and after a disaster or emergency.
Disease Detectives
Become a disease detective, learn how scientists track 'em and how you can stop 'em.
Helping Kids Cope with Disaster
Disasters can leave children feeling frightened, confused, and insecure. Find guidance on recognizing the signs of and minimizing the impact of disaster-caused stress.
Discover, Explore, Learn
A resource for kids, parents, and teachers to find fun and educational materials related to health, science, and the environment we live in today.
FDA's Food Safety for Kids and Teens
Food Safety at Home, School and When Eating Out Activity Book
A fun way for kids to learn safe food-handling habits.
Halloween Health and Safety Tips
Tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters and party guests.
Keeping Kids Safe from Fire

The U.S. Fire Administration reviews and collects resources for you to use in your public outreach activities to keep children safe from fire. Explore these materials to learn more about discussing fire safety with parents, teachers and other caregivers.

Mickey & Friend's Disaster Preparedness Activity Book
Disney and the American Red Cross have teamed up to help you prepare for disasters. Have fun, and remember, when you're prepared, you can face anything.
McGruff's 4-Steps of Gun Safety
NCPC has partnered with the National Shooting Sports Foundation® to teach youth the importance of gun safety. Scruff and his loveable nephew Scruff teaches his friends what to do if they find a gun or see someone bring a gun to school.
NHTSA Safety Tips In, Out and Around Cars
Find information and resources to keep your loved ones safe on the road, in and around cars.
Safe and Healthy Kids and Teens
At a very young age, children develop the habits and behaviors that will influence their life-long health. This resource helps you guide your kids in making choices that will lead to healthier lives.
Kids.gov

View links to health, fitness, safety, and other topics by grade level.

Kid's Quest
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention helps kids to learn about disabilities and health.
Express your Health! - Activity Book for Kids
Meet the healthy heroes, everyday kids with the power to stay safe and healthy. Through these fun coloring pages, stickers, and puzzles, you can learn how to stay safe and healthy, too!
Q&A About Rabies, Bats and Summer Camps
Learn how to protect yourself and your pets from a serious disease called rabies.
Make Summer Safe for Kids

Summer is a great time for kids to enjoy different indoor and outdoor activities. Learn ways to keep your kids safe and healthy while they enjoy the summer.

Ready Kids! Be a Hero!
Learn how to be prepared for any disaster, emergency or unexpected situations. 
Sparky's Kitchen Rules
Sparky the Fire Dog®, along with a cast of canine characters that include Sparky's eccentric Aunt Dotty, the happy and laid back Dude, and Safety Scout Steve, a Junior Safety Dog in training, teaches kids kitchen-safety messages in this fun song from NFPA®'s new "Sparky the Fire Dog®'s
Youth Preparedness
Learn more about the important role children can play in disaster preparedness and the potential to help their communities be safer, stronger and more resilient before, during and after a disaster.
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