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Stay Safe Drills with Young Children

Together, we explore strategies to keep children calm and secure during emergencies, while fostering an environment of trust and care.
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This event focused on creating effective, developmentally-appropriate stay safe procedures, such as “lockdown” and “active shooter” drills, for early childhood settings. While these drills aim to ensure safety, they often overlook the unique developmental needs of young children.

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