How do I teach my students a lockdown drill without fear?"
As a kindergarten teacher, I struggled with this question.
My students needed to react quickly and quietly, but as research shows, were too young for the “bad guy in the school” scenario. I scoured the internet for ideas. But after a great deal of research, I found no good answers.
So I decided to write my own lockdown story.
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The Elephant in the Room: A Lockdown Story is a frolicking tale of circus animals, peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, and a fun-loving teacher!
It teaches the life-saving procedures of a lockdown drill without exposing children to their harsh realities.
PRAISE FOR THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
“A fantastic way to teach the lockdown concept without scaring children... This book focuses simply on what is important for kids to take away in a lockdown drill.”
“An outstanding story that should be incorporated into every school in America’s curriculum at the start of a new school year. ”
“An incredibly timely and relevant resource to convey what otherwise would be a sensitive and frightening topic.”
Activity Book
Drawn by Greg Matusic, illustrator of “The Elephant in the Room”, this 12-page activity book offers puzzles, games, and coloring pages— the perfect supplement to your lesson plan on lockdown drills.
About the Author
Alicia Stenard is a teacher, author, and parent educator. She lives in western North Carolina with her husband and four children.
"The Elephant in the Room" was a great success in her classroom— she knows it can help in yours too!
To learn more, explore the Author Q&A.
