A must-see idea for anyone who thinks “Disaster-preparedness activities sound hard…”! When we actually tried it at an after-school program, the kids learned amazingly well through play rather than “study.” After watching an earthquake video, we did a “pill bug pose” drill and an “OKASHIMOCHI” relay, and they happily laughed while still firmly remembering how to evacuate.
Disaster-preparedness videos made especially for elementary schoolers help them think of it as their own issue, and the energy of the activities afterward is completely different.
What’s important is not to scare them, but to help them enjoyably learn how to protect their own lives.
The ideas introduced here are all easy to put into practice right away.
Why not make it a hot topic for both kids and adults—“I want to try this!”?
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With this, you’ll never get lost! An idea collection of earthquake preparedness and promises for elementary school students (1–10)
Protect your life with “OKASHIMOCHI”!NEW!
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Remember “OKASHIMOCHI” for disaster preparedness! It strings together the first letters of actions we want you to follow: O for “Don’t push,” K for “Don’t run,” SHI for “Don’t talk,” MO for “Don’t go back,” and CHI for “Don’t go near (danger).” It’s phrased in words that are easy for children to understand, so it’s very easy to remember.
In earthquakes or fires, we often panic and act unexpectedly.
If we can recall this phrase at such times, we’ll likely take the right actions.
My child must be well-practiced in evacuation drills—their response during an earthquake is definitely quicker than mine!
Let’s learn about disaster prevention with a quiz!NEW!
What should you do first if an earthquake happens while you’re at home? What should you do if it happens while you’re outside? What should you do at home after the shaking stops? These are quiz questions about disaster preparedness that seem simple but can be surprisingly tricky.
They’re basic topics, yet when an earthquake actually occurs, it can be hard to make the right decisions or stay calm.
That’s why it’s important to build your knowledge through quizzes on a regular basis.
This quiz is presented in a three-choice multiple-choice format, so try it like a game with your classmates or close friends!
Let’s learn about disaster prevention with a quiz!NEW!
Let’s solve a quiz about earthquakes while reviewing why earthquakes happen and what kinds have occurred in the past.
Even if you get an answer wrong, learning the correct one will surely help you prepare in the future.
When a major earthquake strikes, you might be startled and think, “I need to escape quickly!” but securing your personal safety comes first.
It’s also important to take actions that prevent secondary disasters.
The quiz mainly uses a three-choice format, so children can enjoy answering as well.
Please learn essential disaster-preparedness knowledge through the quiz.
How to Make a Public Telephone & a Cardboard BedNEW!
Do you know about the cardboard beds that are a big help in evacuation shelters? As the name suggests, they’re simple beds made from cardboard.
In shelters, it used to be common to sleep on blankets spread directly on the floor.
However, staying in the same position for long periods can lead to certain illnesses.
These cardboard beds were developed to reduce those illnesses.
You combine several pieces of cardboard and place a single unfolded sheet on top.
You can also make walls around the head to provide cover and reduce visibility from the surroundings.
Unlike sleeping on the floor, cardboard beds are warmer and reduce strain on the body—does that pique your interest?
How to Make Educational Disaster Preparedness GamesNEW!
How about creating an original game that lets people learn about disaster preparedness in a fun way? In this idea, participants line up in a row and carry one cardboard box each, and they also choose the most suitable shoes for escaping during an earthquake from three options.
As a parent, I feel that kids sometimes seem to listen but don’t really take things in, so rather than just telling them with words, they might remember better if they experience it through a game.
If you handcraft the game yourself, that process itself can also lead to learning, right?
Disaster preparedness items made from newspaperNEW!
When a disaster strikes and you need to evacuate, you’ll probably head to a shelter with only the bare essentials.
One thing I really want you to include in that emergency kit is a newspaper! We usually read newspapers to get various kinds of information, but they have some surprisingly useful applications.
Slippers, plates, cups—these are all items that make life in a shelter more comfortable, but they’re bulky and hard to bring along.
Amazingly, you can make all three out of newspaper! If you remember how to fold them, life in a shelter might become a bit more comfortable.
Share this with your family and friends, and try making them together.
Memorable! Evacuation Shelter Management GameNEW!
When you can’t live in your home due to a disaster, or when there’s a high chance a disaster will occur, where do you evacuate to? A place where you stay for a certain period to live in evacuation is called a shelter.
And it’s generally said that these shelters are run by the disaster survivors themselves.
This game asks you to think about how best to arrange various evacuees—who differ in gender, nationality, and personal circumstances—within a shelter.
It’s reassuring to have chances in everyday life to think about these things so you can stay calm when the time comes.
Since you can approach it like a game, why not try it with your friends?