Two of my children have had extreme anxiety when it's come to stormy whether.

I learned very quickly that there was no way I could eliminate the fear that overcame then during a storm.

Instead I decided to help them in a different way.

Storms can not be prevented, but we can be prepared for when they come.

A Storm Kit for Kids has made all the difference when bad weather strikes.

A Storm Kit for Kids varies depending on the children who may be using it. 

Each and every child may have different anxieties related to bad weather. 

Keep this in mind as you build your kit.

Today I'm sharing items that have been in our storm kits over the years.

Some items are stored in a simple backpack ready to go. 

Other items are set up in our basement for tornado warnings etc. 

There are also some items that remain in our vehicle.

You do what works best for you.

A Storm Kit For Kids

Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones

A great pair of noise cancelling Bluetooth headphones can do wonders for a child or adult who struggles during storms.

There's nothing like listening to your favorite music to block out the disliked noises caused by storms.

These headphones are our absolute favorite. We have had multiple pairs over the years for each of our kids.

MP3 Player for Kids

An MP3 player works beautifully with headphones to help children block out scary sounds of a storm.

This particular MP3 player has gone through so much and still works beautifully. 

I highly recommend it. 

For teens, you may want to consider music apps on their phone. 

We use Amazon Music and Pandora which work very well at ensuring we have the music we need when we need it. 

Special Blanket

When there is our storm, headphones and music go hand in hand with a special blanket for our youngest. 

A blanket is a comfort item for our youngest. When she's feeling scared, it's the object she asks for first.

We keep one downstairs on her bean bag.

She has one in her room.

There is also one in the van.

The size of the blanket has changed with age. 

I try to order one that she can wrap around her entire body and over her head and is thin enough to fit in a backpack when necessary.

Stuffed Animal

When our youngest is scared of a storm, a blanket and stuffed animal are used together. 

The bigger and softer the stuffed animal the better.

Our youngest will squeeze and hug her stuffed animal close when she sees and hears different aspects of stormy weather like rain, wind, thunder, lightning, etc.

She carries this with her wherever she goes during a storm.

Sweatshirt and Sweatpants

Our youngest loves to layer clothing and stay warm. She wants to make sure she'll stay warm no matter where she is. 

In her storm kit, we pack a sweatsuit to ensure this sensory need is met. 

A sweatsuit is particularly helpful for those times when we need to go to our cellar for a tornado warning or if the power goes out due to wind.

We keep an extra outfit packed in her to-go bag at all times.

Flashlights

Our youngest is afraid of the dark.

For this reason multiple flashlights is a must! 

She always puts at least two in her bag in case one runs out of batteries. 

Flashlights can be extra helpful if the power does go out or we do need to go down cellar during a tornado warning.

The simpler the flashlight the better.

Snack

Our youngest always worries about eating and when her next meal or snack will be.

A storm kit isn't complete if it doesn't include at least one health snack for her to enjoy.

I try to always go as healthy as possible, knowing she WILL eat the snacks if there is a storm of any kind.

Water Bottle

The minute a severe storm is predicted for our area, the kids know to fill all of their water bottles. 

When the power goes out we lose water as well.

Our youngest knows to add a water bottle to her storm kit.

This helps alleviate fear about having no water.

Drinking water also helps with deep breathing, which can be super helpful if a storm is severe or extremely loud.

Picture Book

One of our youngest's favorite things to do is flip through books looking at pictures and listen to stories.

It calms her and gives her something to focus on.

During storms, she chooses one book to put in her storm kit. 

We encourage a book with lots of pages. Picture encyclopedias work great!

Card Game

Storms can last a long time.

It's very important to our youngest that she know what she's going to do during the entire duration of a storm.

Card games are small and fit inside her backpack quite well.

They pass time if the power goes out or if we're down cellar during a tornado warning.

When cable and internet are disrupted by a storm, card games are a lifesaver!

All of these objects are preferred by our youngest when there is a storm.

She packs her bag each time one is predicted or she hears one start.

Other Storm Arrangements

The adults in the home make sure emergency kits for each person in the family are together, which include medications, food, first aid items, etc.

These are different than a storm kit for anxieties.

We have a card table and chairs set up down in our cellar as well as a few lawn chairs so everyone has a place to sit, if we need to go down there.

There is also a lantern for light.

A camping toilet is also provided. 

Our youngest needs to go the bathroom quite often.

On occasions when severe storms are predicted through the night, we have a slumber party in the downstairs living room, with kits and shoes by the cellar door, ready to grab if needed.

All of these preparations have helped our youngest so much. 

Storms still frighten her, but she knows what to do and immediately takes action to ensure she's ready and prepared for what may come.

Everyone in the family has felt relief as she gains confidence in her ability to weather each storm.

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Ancient Egypt Activities for Elementary Learners with Free Printables

 Every child at some point will learn about world history, including the study of Ancient Egypt.

These Montessori-inspired activities for elementary learners are perfect to aid in that process.

They break down concepts into the simplest terms and cover so many aspects of the ancient civilization.

Whether you're looking for ways to learn vocabulary, geography, culture, or number concepts, this set of activities with free printables has it all!

These Ancient Egypt Activities for Elementary Learners with Free Printables are such a fabulous way to learn about this time period in history.

Montessori-inspired Ancient Egypt Activities for Elementary Learners with Free Printables

Ancient Egypt Nomenclature and Description Cards

Elementary learners are often reading well and are looking to understand big concepts. 

These Ancient Egypt vocabulary nomenclature and description cards are perfect for this age group. 

I decided to pair them with our Ancient Egypt Safari Ltd Toob figures to add a little extra fun.

In this activity children will match up picture and word cards to definitions and word strips.

If using the figures, children can also match them up to images and definitions.

Source: This printable is part of our Ancient Egypt Printable Pack which is also part of our Ancient Civilizations Bundle.

Ancient Egypt Vocabulary First Letter Sound Clip Cards

One way to learn vocabulary words is to practice letter sound work.

In the elementary classroom this includes the study of phonograms.

When completing this activity children choose the first letter sound/combination for each word and mark their answer using the glass beads provided.

A set of control cards are provided for children to check their answers.

Source: This printable is part of our Ancient Egypt Printable Pack which is also part of our Ancient Civilizations Bundle.

Ancient Egypt Vocabulary Writing Strips

No matter what group of children I'm teaching, whether it's my own or co-op friends, there's always one that just loves to write.

This activity is designed for this type of child. 

Writing practice can be so helpful to children, helping them remember vocabulary words.

This activity can also provide a spelling challenge for kids who are up for it. 

I have included a set of dotted line writing strips for tracing in case you have a child who isn't quite ready to write on their own.

Source: This printable is part of our Ancient Egypt Printable Pack which is also part of our Ancient Civilizations Bundle.

Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphs Number Writing Activity

Hieroglyphs from Ancient Egypt are so much fun to learn about. 

This activity is for the child who wants to attempt drawing hieroglyphs on their own. 

Children can draw one symbol or put them together to make bigger numbers.

I love how this activity provides opportunities to become as small or big as the child wants it to be.

Source: This printable is part of our Ancient Egypt Printable Pack which is also part of our Ancient Civilizations Bundle.

Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphs Number Clip Cards

Elementary students tend to love a challenge and prefer big work. 

This is a hieroglyph decoding activity that helps children learn numbers and place values in the millions.

Children use the control provided to decode the hieroglyph numbers and mark the answer on the space provided.

What a fun way to learn about big numbers!

Source: This printable is part of our Ancient Egypt Printable Pack which is also part of our Ancient Civilizations Bundle.

Ancient Egypt Geography Nomenclature and Description Cards

It's one thing to understand the culture of Ancient Egypt, but another to understand geography.

This activity provides nomenclature and description cards describing what Ancient Egypt looked like and where it was located.

These cards can be used as nomenclature cards.

We are using them in a match up activity.

Source: This printable is part of our Ancient Egypt Printable Pack which is also part of our Ancient Civilizations Bundle.

Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Who Am I? Cards

Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses are quite fascinating and such a blast to learn about. 

The task of learning about them can become even more fun when using Who Am I? cards.

A child reads the clues one by one until she knows which god of goddess is being described and then matches the clues with the picture card.

The last clue on every clue card is a description that can be found in the picture, which provides an excellent control.

Source: This printable is part of our Ancient Egypt Printable Pack which is also part of our Ancient Civilizations Bundle.

Ancient Egypt Periods of History Sorting Activity

The history of Ancient Egypt is divided into multiple periods of time. 

This activity introduces each time period with a picture and description card.

Then, for each time period there are cards to sort that represent what life was like during that time.

I have found this activity to be a fabulous way to sequence time and understand the progress that was made as Ancient Egypt continued to grow.

The images are absolutely gorgeous in this activity, which makes it very enjoyable for children.

Source: This printable is part of our Ancient Egypt Printable Pack which is also part of our Ancient Civilizations Bundle.

Ancient Egypt Fundamental Needs of Man Sorting Activity

One major element of Montessori history education is understanding the fundamental needs of man.  

In this activity children will learn how the fundamental needs of man were met in Ancient Egypt and what that looked like.

This resource is a sorting activity that helps children fully understand each fundamental need of man and how it applies to life in a specific time period.

I can't say enough about the incredible images in this activity.

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Ancient Egypt Activities for Preschoolers with Free Printables

When a preschooler shows interest in history, it's important to follow their lead and provide them with opportunities to learn at their pace and level.

These Ancient Egypt Activities for Preschoolers with Free Printables are absolutely perfect for this situation focusing on Montessori preschool skills while learning about an ancient civilization.

There are activities and printables in the four basic subject areas of language, math, biology, and culture.

Montessori-inspired Ancient Egypt Activities for Preschoolers with Free Printables

Ancient Egypt Do-a-Dot Cards

Do-a-dot cards can be so much fun for little ones. 

Do-a-dot activities vary depending on the needs and developing skills of the child.

In this activity a young child can pick up the glass beads and place them on the dots provided.

If I wanted to make this activity a bit more challenging, I may add tweezers.

I chose the do-a-dot page representing the desert to encourage a discussion of geography. 

There are multiple Ancient Egypt do-a-dot pages to choose from included in the printable pack.

Source: I created this printable as part of the Ancient Egypt Printable Pack, which is part of the Ancient Civilizations Bundle.

Ancient Egypt Nomenclature Cards

In this activity preschoolers are introduce to Ancient Egypt vocabulary with nomenclature cards paired with the Safari Ltd Ancient Egypt Toob figures.

For young children who aren't ready to match up words and pictures, you can simply have them match up figures with pictures.

Source: I created this printable as part of the Ancient Egypt Printable Pack, which is part of the Ancient Civilizations Bundle.

Ancient Egypt Syllable Counting Clip Cards

This Ancient Egypt Vocabulary Syllable Counting activity takes lessons to the next level with even more vocabulary related to the ancient civilization and a way to help children pronounce each word represented in the pictures.

Kids practice saying each word and count syllables as they go.

They use a glass bead to mark the answer on each clip card.

Source: I created this printable as part of the Ancient Egypt Printable Pack, which is part of the Ancient Civilizations Bundle.

Hieroglyphs Decimal System Activity

My apologies. The mat used for this activity in the photo above is upside down. Place values should read left to right: thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones. Look at the activity below for the proper presentation.

Ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphs. 

What better way to learn about hieroglyphs than to learn how to read numbers related to the decimal system.

In this activity children will match up hieroglyph number cards to the Montessori material provided.

This is a great activity for young ones who are just becoming familiar with the decimal system.

Source: I created this printable as part of the Ancient Egypt Printable Pack, which is part of the Ancient Civilizations Bundle.

Ancient Egypt Pyramid Addition

The Ancient Egypt pyramid addition cards are perfect for kids who have a little more experience with the Montessori decimal bead material.

Kids use the gold bead material to answer the questions on each clip card.

They mark answers with the glass beads provided. 

Source: I created this printable as part of the Ancient Egypt Printable Pack, which is part of the Ancient Civilizations Bundle.

Important Animals of Ancient Egypt

Animals were very important to Ancient Egyptians. 

In this activity those important animals are introduced. 

I paired up animal minifigures we have in our collection with the cards in this activity.

The figures are not required.

Source: I created this printable as part of the Ancient Egypt Printable Pack, which is part of the Ancient Civilizations Bundle.

Crops of Ancient Egypt Match Up

Ancient Egyptians are known for their crops and advances in agriculture. 

In this activity kids are introduced to foods that were grown in Ancient Egypt.

One set of cards shows the plant that provides the food. The other picture is of the food after it's harvested. 

Kids match up the cards using the words on the bottom of each one as a control.

Source: I created this printable as part of the Ancient Egypt Printable Pack, which is part of the Ancient Civilizations Bundle.

My Book of Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Activity

The gods and goddesses from Ancient Egypt can be extremely interesting to learn about.

In this activity young children make a book of the gods and goddesses using the materials provided.

There are multiple versions of this book activity to meet the needs of all kids in the classroom.

I have chosen to use the book that requires children to glue pictures of the gods and goddesses on each page.

They also write the names of the god and goddess at the bottom of each page.

A control book is provided to help kids know which god and goddess is which and what each of their names are.

Source: I created this printable as part of the Ancient Egypt Printable Pack, which is part of the Ancient Civilizations Bundle.

Ancient Egypt Artifact and Not an Artifact Sorting Activity

The last activity that we've created to go with this amazing study of Ancient Egypt is a subscriber freebie that teaches what an artifact is and what it's not. 

Kids sort out the pictures provided, deciding which objects are artifacts and which ones are not.

The control is provided in the text at the bottom of each card.

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