The Elephant in the Room: A Lockdown Story

By Alicia Stenard

Book Overview

"How do I teach my students a lockdown drill without fear?"

As a kindergarten teacher I struggled with teaching my students the procedures of a lockdown drill. I knew they needed to react quickly and quietly, but I worried about frightening them. Being prepared is essential, but it wasn't necessary to put terrifying images into their minds for them to take the drills seriously.

I became frustrated at the lack of materials available that would protect my students from being traumatized by the implications of a lockdown drill. As a teacher, that reality was difficult enough, but it felt wrong to place that emotional burden on my students.

I decided to write my own lockdown story. It worked like a charm My story created a sense of urgency, without creating a sense of fear.

The Elephant in the Room: A Lockdown Story is a frolicking tale of circus animals, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and a fun-loving teacher.

In this book children are protected from the harsh realities of lockdown drills while learning life-saving procedures.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1733992960
• ISBN13: 9781733992961
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: St. Cyr Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3