Emergency Helpers
Remind kids that there's always someone helping.
- After watching the video together, ask kids to name some of the special helpers they can go to in an emergency (such as a doctor, firefighter, police officer, or teacher).
- Later, you can play an “I Spy” game when you are out together. Say, “I spy a special helper. Who is it?” Or, “I spy a place where special helpers work. What is it?” (It might be a school, fire station, hospital, police station, or an ambulance.) When you see a special helper, you might even introduce kids to them. If kids are familiar with the special helpers around them, they’re likely to be less scared in an emergency.
Here For Each Other
You can use children’s questions as a springboard for conversation and comfort.
Offering Comfort in Scary Times
Ways to comfort children through scary times.
A Hurricane Comes to Sesame Street
Just like Big Bird’s friends help him rebuild his nest after a hurricane, you can help rebuild your child’s sense of safety and security.
Self-Care: During & After a Crisis
When we care for ourselves, we’re better able comfort and protect children.
Here for Each Other Family Guide: Wildfires
This family guide has tips and activities that offer comfort and reassurance before, during, or after a wildfire.
Here for Each Other Family Guide: Fires
Handling Emergencies with Andrew Roszak
An interview with Andrew Roszak from Child Care Aware.
