For Kids
ThinkFirst for Kids is a six-week modular curriculum for grades 1-3 that teachers children the importance of safety habits. It is presented in a classroom format and is fully integrated into the elementary school curriculum. Each grade (1-3) has a separate curriculum and array of classroom activities specifically designed for its grade level.
The program is designated to educate students about activities which place them at risk of a brain or spinal cord injury. ThinkFirst for kids covers six areas:
- Basic brain and spinal cord anatomy
- Motor vehicle safety
- Bicycle safety
- Playground safety
- Violence and conflict resolution
- Water safety
ThinkFirst for Kids offers the following components:
Curriculum manual with background material, lessons, and exercises.
The manual is used by designated instructors to educate students about five distinct areas of activities that place them at risk of a brain or spinal cord injury.
"Street Smart: A ThinkFirst Adventure"
This is a culturally diverse animated safety video that addresses the six safety areas showing true-life scenarios.
Street Smart comic strips
These full color comics that show true-life safety scenarios.
Street Smart bulletin board posters
These full color posters depict "Street Smart" sharing safety tips with youth.
Low-cost, CPSC-certified bicycle helmets
This six-week curriculum is the most comprehensive brain and spinal cord injury prevention program available. The ThinkFirst programs were identified as an example of best practices
in the category, Comprehensive Community Based Prevention Strategies, by LifeSpan Adaptation Projects, University of Toronto, in July 2000.
