Lots of people have suggestions on how to help our kids feel safe in a scary situation.
I think it would be fantastic if each classroom has a survival kit that has a snack and water for each child.
A friend of mine had a child in Kindergarten a couple of years ago, and after the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary, her school took initiative and sent home a "Bug Out Bag" list, to have in the classroom just in case. I love the idea. My friend told me they had and they had 1 week to get their stuff together.
Here are some of the things on the list to put in a gallon sized Zip-loc bag:
They said to put NON-Allergy (like nuts) food in case the kids share with other kids. Also the food needed to be individually wrapped.
Granola bars
fruit snacks (I would probably get a pouch of freeze dried fruit-pineapple, mangos, strawberries; since
because there are no additives or preservatives; or maybe a package of the yogurt bites)
pretzels
cookies
crackers
hard candy
small water bottle (or a Capri-Sun).
travel size kleenex package
My friend added slim jims beef jerky for protein, chapstick, a love note from home and a picture of the family, for identification and so her son would have some comfort.
The note from the school said they would store each student's bag in the classroom, and if they don't need to use them, they would have a snack picnic on the last day of school. What a great idea.
Another friend of mine, gave me permission to share her blog post about what she did for her child's classroom.
http://www.shelfreliancesisters.com/2010/11/classroom-emergency-kits-very-important.html
(Items listed on her blog are :
40 water pouches: enough for students AND teacher and aid. No sharing to avoid contamination
32 dust masks: HASMAT emergencies are not uncommon according to CERT.
2 whistles: One for the teacher and one for the aid
2 batteries: extra for the flashlight they carried already
1 radio: when power is out, radio is the way to communication with the outside world
1 equipment for sheltering in: plastic drop sheets and duct tape: this is for HASMAT emergencies and I put enough plastic drop sheets to cover the 2 large windows in her classroom
3 Emergency blankets: 2-3 kids can fit under one blanket
1 Healthy, yummy food for kids with can opener (apple chips with 7 years shelf life, 1 year openend): for comfort and sustinance
1 One time CPR Shield: for the teacher or aid to preform CPR if needed without the fear of spreading viruses
Here is a basic kit that is available at Thrive that is already preassembled.
A deluxe kit designed to provide an individual with basic supplies such as water, food, and light for up to 72 hours. • Bright Sticks (1) • 53pc First aid Kit • Millennium 400 Cal Bar (2) • 4.2oz Water pouches (2) • Heat Pack (2) • Emergency Blanket (1) • Poncho (1) • Tube Tent (2) • Ziplock Bags (1) • AA Flashlight w/batteries • Extra AA Batteries • Tissue Pack • Hand Sanitizer • N95 Dusk Mask
Contact me at Beccadenos@gmail.com for more information!
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