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""How do I teach my students a lockdown drill without fear?"" As a kindergarten teacher I struggled with teaching my students the procedures of a lockdown drill. I knew they needed to react quickly and quietly, but I worried about frightening them. Being prepared is essential, but it wasn't necessary to put terrifying images into their minds for them to take the drills seriously. I became frustrated at the lack of materials available that would protect my students from being traumatized by the implications of a lockdown drill. As a teacher, that reality was difficult enough, but it felt wrong to place that emotional burden on my students. I decided to write my own lockdown story. It worked like a charm! My story created a sense of urgency, without creating a sense of fear. The Elephant in the Room: A Lockdown Story is a frolicking tale of circus animals, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and a fun-loving teacher. In this book children are protected from the harsh realities of lockdown drills while learning life-saving procedures.

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Alicia Stenard brings two decades of experience to her children's books. Her background as a teacher, parent coach, and the mother of four creates the perfect inspiration for her characters and the situations they face. Children will appreciate the entertaining stories, and parents and educators will appreciate the important, relevant issues being addressed in a fun and relatable way. Greg Matusic lives and draws in upstate New York. He enjoys illustrating books and making dinner for his wife and son. Greg also enjoys baseball, coffee, and most holidays. He draws so you don't have to.

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