Tools for Elementary Schools
Free Tools
Be a PAL Table Tent: Reminds students how to Be a PAL while in the cafeteria; can be used to designate a food-allergy-friendly table. For best results, print on card stock and laminate.
- Be a PAL: Alexander the Elephant Poster: Teaches children the five steps to help a friend who has food allergies.
- Food Allergy Presentation for Elementary School Students: Can be customized to teach children about food allergies.
- PAL Hero Award Certificate: Recognizes a PAL Hero whose actions help prevent an allergic reaction or even save a life.
Tools Available for Purchase
- Alexander, the Elephant Who Couldn’t Eat Peanuts DVD / Video: This award-winning video is designed to show children that they are not alone and to help them explore the feelings that go along with having food allergies. It features the animated story of a peanut-allergic elephant and interviews with children who have food allergies. Run time: 9:30.
- Grade School Discussion Guide: Aids discussion of the Alexander, the Elephant Who Couldn’t Eat Peanuts video among young children.
- Alexander, the Elephant Who Couldn’t Eat Peanuts books and DVDs: Check out the entire series!
- Alexander and His Pals Visit Main Street School storybook : Take a bus ride with Alexander as he and his friends offer children food allergy tips for staying safe. This book provides an opportunity to discuss and develop strategies for food allergy management.
- A Special Day at School storybook : Join Alexander and his class as they visit the school cafeteria for the first time, a special treat that he’s been eagerly awaiting. This story addresses common concerns of children with food allergies and offers a positive outlook on new situations.
- Alexander, the Elephant Who Couldn’t Eat Peanuts … Goes to School DVD: Join Alexander on his first day of kindergarten, as he teaches his classmates about food allergy. This DVD features the animated story of a peanut-allergic elephant and interviews with real-life children who have food allergies. Run time: 10:00.
- Food Allergy Lesson Kit, Grades 4-8: Teaches students in grades 4-8 about food allergy. It includes suggested activities and assignments for students, short stories by children with food allergies, and discussion points for teachers. It also includes a poster to raise awareness, and FAAN’s Friends Helping Friends: Make It Your Goal! DVD.
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