Inspire disaster-ready superheroes with the Emergency Preparedness Squad resource
Trusted by teachers and kids for 10+ years in 400+ cities
Exciting and fun arts and game-based activities
Supports science, arts, language and social studies for Gr. K-5
Supports BC Performance Standards
Science & Tech
Arts Education
Language
Social Studies
Career Education
Plug & Play! Minimal Prep!
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How It Works
4 weekly pre-planned modules, at your own pace
Led by a website projected at the front of the class
Students do fun and engaging activities for points
Module at-a-glance (approx. 60mins)
10 Minute Prep
Video-Led
Team Activities
Game Shows
Music
Missions
NEW: Activities have been adapted for COVID protocols
What Teachers Say
"Just press play and it runs itself. It's literally plug and play. You get to ride along with the class and it’s so much fun!"
Shane Hipwell, Abbotsford, BC
"They love this because it's got the technology, it's got the music and the songs and the game show, it's just really engaging."
Debbie Yeo, Langley, BC
"I enjoyed seeing the collaboration between students as they worked with teammates to solve challenges."
Krista Tulloch, North Vancouver, BC
A MISSION FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
The Emergency Preparedness Squad program trains kids as emergency preparedness superheroes to make sure families are ready when disaster strikes!
Program Modules
Know the Risks
An A-Z overview of different disasters. Introduces ways we can be better prepared and teaches the Superhero Calming Breath!
Make a Plan
Planning 101: Why plan? How making plans before an emergency event can help you stay calm. Helps kids lead their families in planning for emergencies.
Get a Kit
Helps kids make a ‘grab-and-go’ bag to make sure they stay safe during the first 72hrs of an emergency.
We’re In This Together
Emergencies can bring out the best in communities. We help kids celebrate how they’ve helped their families be better prepared!
Promotes 21st Century Learning
Facilitates interdisciplinary learning
combining arts, language, science and social studies curriculum
Develops the 4C's
incl. communication, critical thinking, collaboration and creativity
Connects learning to the real world
through fun at-home missions to lead change in families
Meets diverse learning needs
with engaging, arts-based group activities
Helps bring tech into the classroom
in an easy plug & play format, no special equipment needed!
Teach older grades?
Order PreparedBC’s free Master of Disaster program for Grades 5-8, which helps older students take a deeper dive on writing an emergency plan, building an emergency kit, and preparing their homes and communities for emergencies. Find out more.
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