Next came the really fun part! I showed the kids all of the items they would be putting in their kits. Each time I showed another item they would cheer. They were so, so excited and couldn’t believe that they were going to be able to keep all of these items! They were most excited about the flashlight & batteries and hat & gloves.
Each Safety Kit Included:
Red Cross Bag
2 Water Bottles
Flashlight
Batteries
Hat
Gloves
Facial Tissue
Fruit Snacks
Granola
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Notebook
Pencil
Band-Aids
Wet Ones
Large Gauze
Small Gauze
Family Supply List
Emergency Contact List
Family Photo From Home
Book From Home
Instead of purchasing notebooks for each student, I made some by cutting lined paper and stapling a piece of color paper over the top.
Before going to the classroom, I assembled mini first aid kits. I checked the ones in the travel section during my shopping trip to Walmart to see what they had in them. I put the Band-Aids, Wet Ones and gauze pads in a plastic bag.
I also assembled a kit for the school nurse to give to a child in need. Here are the items I put in the kit.
Zack was so pleased with the project. When he got home from school he told me, “Mom, that was awesome when you brought all that stuff to my class. I want you to do that every day! Every time you showed something else to the kids that were all like YEAH!” That is quite the testimony from a 9 year old! He got to pick a bunch of his friends to help distribute all of the items for the bags. They all had huge smiles on their faces and shouted “THANK YOU!!!!” before I left!
I made the 25 drawstring bags for the supplies, one for each child in the class and one for the school nurse. I will post the tutorial for the bags next week.
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This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias but all opinions are my own. Pictures in slideshow from Ready.gov and Redcross.org.
The Creative Princess says
Tonia I love you bags! What a great idea! You did such an awesome job on this!!
The Rebel Chick says
I just love what you did here!! I can’t wait to see the tutorial for the sacks, I would love to make some of those for future projects!
Jen says
How AWESOME!!! I am so glad you stopped by Harrison Home so I could find your wonderful blog! So glad to meet you! Following you now too on the new linky!
Turning the Clock Back says
what an awesome project and a great way to raise awareness in children! I am sure they felt great knowing that they helped a child in need!
Christy @ Insanity Is Not An Option says
Tonia – I LOVE this! Not only did you give back to your community but YOU excited the children in your community into giving back. This is a lesson they will not soon forget! This is one of the most heart-warming things I’ve read in a long time!
Anne @ Domesblissity says
Oh, you’re such a good Mum Tonia. What a great thing to do. I’ve been meaning to get an Emergency Kit organised for our home but really should. You never know what’s going to happen with our weather. No snow storms though, but hey, anything’s possible.
Anne xx
Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com} says
Those bags are great!!! Your son looks happy to have all his friends join in too!!! 🙂 Great job!
Jessica Smith says
What a wonderful idea! Something that I can incorporate as an emergency kit for special needs kids as well! Add those special little items that some need to help keep them calm (sensory related). Thank you so much for sharing!
Amy @ As The Bunny Hops says
I love those bags you made! (Well, I love the whole project…it’s awesome.) But the bags make me want to break out my sewing machine right now and try to make some.
And it’s great that the entire class got a chance to learn about safety and make their own kits. So very, very cool.
Reannah @ {Shaped by Grace} says
This is a great idea!! I’ve been wanting to make an emergency kit for my kids and I!! {We need an earthquake kit here in Cali!} :):) Thanks for sharing! I’m looking forward to the bag tutorial! That was my favorite part of the kit! ;o) Have a great weekend! {And happy belated Valentine’s Day!} xo, Reannah