PART 3 - Kidz Home Alone

Kidz Home Alone

Our Kidz Home Alone class will give students and caregivers peace of mind when children are left home alone. This self-guided virtual class walks through everything that is taught in our in-person classes, but at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home!

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Part 3

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Welcome!

Hi, it's me, Skye, and I am really feeling better about being home alone. Now, I just want to know some emergency protocols! Before we start Part 3, let's review some details...

Part 3

This is part 3 of 3. After you complete this section, you will move onto the Final Review.
Remember to have an adult accessible for discussion and questions.
Utilize the task board.
Fill out Part 3 of the Activity Guide.

Getting Started

Task Board for part 3

House Information

Communication

Food & Eating

People

First Aid & Emergencies

If you get stuck, click on any bird to come back to this page!

Skye

Part 1

ONCE YOU'VE COMPLETED ALL 3 PARTS, check what you've learned with the final review, linked in the parent welcome email

Part 1

Part 2

already completed

--WARNING--

WARNING! This final section covers some pretty heavy stuff - medical needs, health crises, and police and firefighter involvement. While the emergencies you learn about will hopefully never happen, it is good to be prepared. The worst time to learn about these things is when you need them most!While this is all designed for elementary and middle school students in mind, if it makes you feel more comfortable, have your adult sit next to you for a while!

First Aid & Emergencies

First Aid

First Aid & Emergencies

ouchies & boo-boos

First Aid

after you've looked at all 4 topics, click here!

Bleeding

Sprains & Fractures

Burns

When you're home alone, you may have to handle an injury with basic First Aid. The best way to avoid this is PREVENTION. While minor things can be handled by yourself or with a phone call to an adult, some things require an immediate 911 call.

First Aid & Emergencies

Poison

--WARNING--

There are images of cuts and abraisions on the next page, with small amounts of blood.

First Aid & Emergencies

Bleeding

What is it?

First Aid & Emergencies

Abrasions
Cuts
Puncture Wounds

Bloody Nose
Internal Bleeding

First Aid & Emergencies

Bleeding

First Aid & Emergencies

Bleeding

First Aid & Emergencies

Bleeding

Treating Abrasions, Cuts, and Puncture Wounds

Prevention

First Aid & Emergencies

Keep areas safe from sharp items. Put away knifes, scissors, thumb tacks, etc.
Use protective equipment
Be careful around animals
Know where weapons are in the house and avoid them
Clean up spills immediately

Clean the area
Remove any debris by rinsing with water
Apply pressure to stop the bleeding
Cover the wound with a bandage
Call 911 if there is excessive blood loss or you are feeling faint

Treatment

First Aid & Emergencies

Bleeding

Treating Nosebleeds

Causes

First Aid & Emergencies

Nosebleeds are fairly common.

They can be triggered from allergies, dry air, injury, picking your nose, or some people are just prone to them.

Get supplies such as paper towels, napkins, or tissues to catch the blood
Sit down
Pinch the bridge of your nose, lean slightly forward, rest until the bleeding stops
Call 911 if the bleeding lasts more than 20 minutes or you feel lightheaded.

Treatment

First Aid & Emergencies

Bleeding

Internal Bleeding

Causes

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First Aid & Emergencies

Internal bleeding can be a small bruise or a very serious internal injury.
A bruise is technically internal bleeding, with blood poolng just under the skin. Most bruises are not severe and will go away on their own.
More severe internal bleeding is a result of blunt trauma from an object or falling.
The affected area of internal bleeding may be swollen, tender, and maybe discolored.

Apply cold packs
Bandages help distract from the pain and may remind you to be careful around the area, but they provide no medical support
If you think it is a severe injury, call 911 or your parent.

Treatment

Sprains & Fractures

What is it?

First Aid & Emergencies

A sprain is an injury to soft tissue surrounding a joint
A fracture is a cracked or chipped bone

Sprains

Causes

First Aid & Emergencies

A sprain is injury to soft tissue surrounding a joint due to stretching or tearing.
It is caused by an abnormal twist or stretching of the joint.
It can be caused by a fall or tripping over something.

Treatment

First Aid & Emergencies

Fracture

Causes

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First Aid & Emergencies

Cracked, chipped, or broken bones
Sharp pain or you may hear a snap
Sometimes there is deformity, swelling, and decreased mobility

Treatment

Call 911
DO NOT MOVE the injured part. This may do more damage.

Burns

What are they?

First Aid & Emergencies

Burns are caused by skin having contact or exposure to fire or heat.
There are three different kinds of burns that range in severity.

First Aid & Emergencies

Burns

Types of Burns

back to first aid

First Aid & Emergencies

First-degree burns: redness of skin, mild swelling, slight pain
Second-degree burns: painful deep burn with red or blotchy appearance, possible blisters
Third-degree burns: extremely deep in the skin with black or white appearance of skin

Treatment

For any burn: NO ICE! NO OINTMENT!
First-degree burns: apply a cool, wet cloth or immerse in cool water. You can cover it loosely.

Second-degree burns: call an adult, apply cool water, never break blisters
Third-degree burns: this is a medical emergency, call 911!

Poison

What is it?

First Aid & Emergencies

Not what you're thinking...
Many common household supplies can be poisonous if not used correctly

First Aid & Emergencies

Poison

First Aid & Emergencies

Poison

Remember:

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First Aid & Emergencies

Poison is not just a bubbling green brew in a cauldron that a witch is stirring while laughing manically.
Many household items can be poisonous if not used correctly or if they are eaten, get into your eye, or are inhaled

Treatment

Call 911 or the Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222
If the poison is inhaled (fumes), move to fresh air.
If the poison is on the skin, rinse immediately with water.
If the poison is swallowed or in the eye, call 911 or the Poison Control Center

When in doubt...

If you're not sure how to treat an injury, or you're in severe pain,

First Aid & Emergencies

CALL 911!

START

There are six items that are necessary for a First Aid Kit and your job is to find the matching pairs.

FIND THE PAIRS

First Aid Kit

When you're home alone, you may need to treat a minor injury. It's always a good idea to have a well-stocked First Aid Kit and to know where it is!

First Aid & Emergencies

I AM READY

Where is the couple?

here is the couple?

you did it!

You have found all the pairs in record time!

Congratulations!

First Aid Kit

First Aid & Emergencies

So WHY are these things important to have around?

ACTIVITY GUIDE

TIME FOR THE

feel free to click back through the First Aid section while you answer QUESTION 14 on Part 3, then click "NEXT"

Whew! That was a lot!

911

First Aid & Emergencies

Who ya gonna call? 911!

First Aid & Emergencies

911

Skye is joined by Roderick, who is freaking out about being home alone, and Sunny, who is confident being home alone.

Um... a fire! Or you're being robbed!

Then you won't get in trouble. First Responders are here to help!

Or if you're feeling unsafe and want an officer to check on you!

I know the number for 911!

What if I call and they get here and nothing bad happened??? Like nothing at all?

But what if. My house is on fire. And there is someone robbing us. And there's a tornado. And the toilet flooded.

Yes! You can also call for a medical emergency.

Of course you do! But do you know WHEN to call it?

Well, did you think there was an emergency when you called?

Let's be realistic...the chances of a distaster happening are very slim, but its always good to be prepared!

911

Think about how you would handle the following situations if you were home alone. Click and drag the scenarios to the appropriate sticky note.

smell smoke

homework problem

stubbed toe

a bone is sticking out

you're hungry

sibling fight

window breaks

stranger not leaving your porch

a pet looks sick

tummy hurts

First Aid & Emergencies

deal with it myself

call/text an adult

call 911

911

If you are not sure about a situation or you are in severe pain, CALL 911!

First Aid & Emergencies

call 911

smell smoke

window breaks

a bone is sticking out

If you're mature enough to stay home alone, you're mature enough to handle some situations, like a stubbed toe or a homework problem. 911 should be reserved for true emergencies and when help is needed quickly!

stranger not leaving your porch

5 min.

Average 911 Response Time

911

First Aid & Emergencies

What happens when you call 911? Click to find out!

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First Aid & Emergencies

Silent 911 Call

A silent 911 call is an option

What if you're choking or hiding and can't talk but need 911?

The dispatcher will be able to locate you from your landline phone number or with satellite technology from a cell phone

Move toward a door or window so that emergency responders can easily see you

First Aid & Emergencies

Other Ways to Contact 911

You can text 911

So what I'm hearing is....always know different ways to communicate!

...and always keep your communication device close by!

Some smart phones, smart watches, and other devices have emergency buttons

You can ask Alexa and GoogleHome to call 911

ACTIVITY GUIDE

TIME FOR THE

review 911 protocols and answer QUESTIONS 15 & 16, then click "NEXT"

Police

First Aid & Emergencies

To Protect and Serve

Police

Here are some quick facts about police officers you may not know...

And here are a few reminders...

Police officers are often the first on a scene, regardless of the emergency, because they patrol the area and can respond the quickest
Police officers know First Aid and CPR
Police officers can stop by to do a well-check on people

Police do more than just get bad guys. They are here to PROTECT AND SERVE.

If you call 911 because you are scared while home alone, or there is a creepy person in your neighborhood, or you just generally feel uncomfortable, that's OKAY. Police officers would much rather show up and it's nothing than not be called and it's something.

Officer Steele, can you tell us some more?

You betcha, pal.

First Aid & Emergencies

meet

my friends

friends

doors & windows

safety

neighbors

keep your doors & windows closed AND locked

never tell anyone you are home alone

make sure you know of a trusted neighbor you can go to for help

Meet two of my friends who are home alone. Click on their pictures to learn some safety tips!

do not have friends over when there is no adult in the house to supervise

*video from YouTube will open in new window

*click on the icons to learn more

ACTIVITY GUIDE

TIME FOR THE

answer QUESTION 17, then click "NEXT"

Fire Department

First Aid & Emergencies

Honor & Bravery

Fire

Here are some quick facts about firefighters you may not know...

When arriving at a house, one firefighter does a lap around the house to see if anyone is near a window or needs help.

Most firefighters are cross-trained as Emergency Medical Technicians, or EMTs.

And here are a few reminders...

Firefighters serve with honor & bravery, running into burning buildings while everyone else is running out!

The best plan in case of a fire is to GET OUT!
Do NOT spend time searching for or go back into a burning house for your pets. They will either find their way out, or the firefighters can get them.

Firefighter Atesh, can you tell us some more?

Why, of course I can!

First Aid & Emergencies

Fire

So what causes fires?

ALWAYS...

sleep with your door closed
know how to open windows
check smoke detector batteries twice a year
unplug devices that aren't in use

NEVER...

put metal in the microwave
put plastic in the oven or on the stove
charge your phone on your bed
burn a candle while home alone

Unfortunately, lots of household items.

But here are some things to remember to prevent fires!

First Aid & Emergencies

Lieutenant gREENe

when you'll show up

the uniform

what you do at an emergency

fire safety plan

suit, oxygen tank & mask that may look and sound funny

put out fires, provide medical help, look for people & animals who are stuck

GET OUT, meet up, call 911

fire, accident, bad storm

*video from PBS will open in new window

meet

Now, meet a friend of mine! Click on his picture to learn more.

*click on the icons to learn more

GET OUT

+info

Many fires start in the kitchen and may be small enough to smother by putting a pan on top of it. However, the safest choice is to GET OUT of the house! Items are replaceable, humans are not.

+info

Talk with your family to decide on a safe place, away from the house, where you can meet after evacuating. Think about the mailbox, a tree, or a neighbor's house.

+info

If you have a phone, it's a good idea to keep in close in case of emergencies. If you don't have a phone, go to a trusted neighbor's house and let them know about the emergency.

GET SAFE

CALL 911

Like Officer Green said, it's important to have a FIRE ESCAPE PLAN for your house.

Fire

First Aid & Emergencies

In the case of an emergency, a police officer will probably be the first person on the scene because they are driving around, patrolling.

Then, firefighters and paramedics, will arrive to help you.

Fire

First Aid & Emergencies

Oh! Helpers! I like helpers!

PARAMEDIC JOSH

how you get to me

the tools you use

how you help

name tag, patch, badge

stretcher, oxygen mask, med bag, ambulance full of medical supplies

in an ambulance from the fire station

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give people medical care until they can get to the hospital

meet

Here's another friend of mine from the station. He drives the ambulance. Click on his picture to learn more.

*click on the icons to learn more

ACTIVITY GUIDE

TIME FOR THE

with your adult, answer QUESTIONS 18-21, then click "NEXT"

Badges

WOOHOO! You completed the "FIRST AID & EMERGENCIES" section!

House Information

First Aid & Emergencies

People

Food & Eating

Communication

Now it's time for your FINAL REVIEW! Click on the "next" button when you are ready!

Part 3: Complete

Way to go! You've completed all three parts of Kidz Home Alone.

Now would be a great time to take a stretch break, get a snack, or use the restroom before starting on the Final Review to check what you have learned! Note: The Final Review is virtual only.

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