Survival Kits

Parent Survival Kits

Toothpick
To remind you to pick out the good qualities in your child and others.

Matthew 7:1

Rubber Band
To remind you to be flexible; things might not always go the way you want, but it will work out.
Romans 8:28

Band Aid
To remind you to heal hurt feelings – your child, yours or someone else's.
Colossians 3:12-14

Pencil
To remind you to list your blessings everyday.
Ephesians 1:3

Eraser
To remind you that everyone makes mistakes and we can forgive them.
Genesis 50:15-21

Chewing Gum
To remind you to stick with your child and together you can accomplish anything.
Philippians 4:13

Mint
To remind you that you are worth a mint.
John 3:16-17

Candy Kiss
To remind you that everyone, especially your child, needs a kiss or a hug every day.
1 John 4:7

Tea Bag
To remind you to relax daily and go over that list of blessings.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

~Author Unknown Revised by Patricia B. Candler, Ed.D.

Parent Care Package
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Dearest Kindergarten Parents,

Here is a little "gift" for you as you leave your precious one with me on the first day of school.

As you hold this cotton ball in your hand, the softness will help you to remember the gentle spirit of your child. After you've gone home and dried your tears with this tissue, make yourself a hot cup of tea. Put up your feet and relax. Remember, together you and I will work for your child to be the best he/she can be.

Thank you for entrusting your child to me for the coming school year. I will do my very best every day to be your child's guide in learning and exploring this bright, new world they've just stepped into.
Sincerely,

(Teacher's signature)

(Put poem in a ziplock bag with the following items: a cotton ball, a Kleenex and a tea bag.)

Student Survival Kit
Paulette, TLC Creations 1998
Contained in this kit are a few items to help you through your high school years.

A lollipop - to help you lick your problems
Tissues - to wipe your eyes after sleeping during class
A sponge - to soak up knowledge
Tootsie Roll - to help you roll with the punches
An eraser - so each day you can start with a clean slate
Paper clip - to hold everything together
Pencil - to "write your wrongs"
Candle - when you're up late studying
Piece of string - to help you tie up loose ends
Pack of gum - to remind you to "stick" together as a class
Mounds bar - for the information you'll learn
Cotton ball - for when you can't hear yourself think
Band-Aid - to heal hurt feelings
Button - to remind you that sometimes you have to "button your lip"
Penny - so you have enough "cents" to realize what a valuable person you are
Safety pin - for little emergencies
Starburst - to remind you that you are always a "star" in my book
Hugs and Kisses - to remind you that you are loved

Kindergarten Survival Kit
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Give to a child on his/her first day of kindergarten.

The penny is to remind you that you are valuable
The star is to remind you to always try your best
The eraser is to remind you that it's okay to make mistakes
The life saver is to let you know that you can always talk to me
The tissue is for drying your tears and those of others
The band-aid is to let you know that together we can make things better
The chocolate hug is to remind you that you are cared for
The sticker is to remind you that we always stick together

(Put in a decorative bag and give to students

on the first day of school.)

Back to School Survival Kit
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This kit can be given by the teacher to the students when they return to school for a new year.

Cotton Ball ~ to remind you that our classroom is full of kind words and warm, comfortable feelings.
Chocolate Hug ~ to comfort you when you are feeling sad or alone.
Sticker ~ to remind you that this class sticks together and helps each other.
Starburst candy ~ to remind you that you are always a star in this class....and everyone shines in his own way.
Tissue ~ to remind you to help dry someone's tears.
Toothpick ~ to remind you to "pick out" the good qualities in your classmates and yourself.
Ribbon ~ to remind you that friendship ties our hearts together.
Eraser ~ to remind you that everyone makes mistakes and this is okay.
Life Saver Candy ~ to remind you that you can come to any adult in our school for help.
Band aid ~ to remind you that feelings get hurt easily.

Dear (Student's Name)
You are a star in my class (Starburst)
It's ok to make mistakes; that’s how we learn (Eraser)
You are going to learn so much this year (Smarties)
Everyone needs a hug-let me know if you need one (Hershey’s hug)
I’m nuts about having you in my class (Peanut in shell)
From, (Teacher's Signature)

Test Survival Kit
© Murlin Creations
Put together into a pencil case, or a glass container and give to the student that is studying for exams.

Smarties - To remind you that you are smart
A stick of gum - To remind you to stick with it and 'chews' the right answer
A paper clip - To help keep things together when they seem to be getting out of control.
An eraser - To remind you that everyday you can start with a clean slate.
A battery - To give you that extra charge to keep going & going & going.
A small smooth stone - To remind you that rough times help refine and polish...use for smoother tomorrows.
A pencil - in case you need a replacement
A pencil sharpener - to keep your wits sharp
Hugs and Kisses - to remind you that I am thinking of you
A lollipop - to help you lick your problems

Confetti - To celebrate your joys of life.
Tea bag - Take a few minutes to yourself and relax now all the studying is over.
Happy face - Smiling not only increases your face value, it is contagious.
A small smooth stone - To remind you that rough times you have been through will help bring tomorrows.
Candle - Celebrate your success!
Hugs & Kisses - From me to you to show how proud I am of you
Sticky tape - For "sticking" to a tough job
Mint - To remind you that you are worth a "mint"
Tissues - To wipe away the tears of joy
Marbles - To replace the ones you've lost through all your studies
Mounds bar - For the information you'll learn
Starburst - To remind you that you are always a "star" in my book
Smarties - To remind you that you are smart
A penny - To remind you that you are valuable and special

Teacher Survival Kit

Pack of Sugar- To remind you of how sweet you are

Permanent Marker- Thank you for leaving a lasting impression

Starburst- To let you know that you are a shining star

Eraser- A reminder that a good education can never be erased

Band-Aid- To fix hurt feelings

Bath Salts- To take you away

Candle- For when you are up late grading papers

Ear Plugs- When you just can't take anymore

Marbles- To replace the ones you've lost

Paperclip- To hold it all together

Rubber band- To remind you to be flexible

Puzzle Piece- Without you, the class wouldn't be complete

Clay- To remind you that you are forming your peoples lives

Toothpick- To help you pick out the good qualities in your students

Sweet & Sour Candy- To help you accept and appreciate the differences in your students

Teacher Survival Kit

When it spills, wipe it (paper towel)

When it cries or sneezes, dry it (tissue)

When it bleeds, bandage it (Band-Aid)

When it needs a hug and a kiss, give it (candy kiss)

When it rips, pin it (safety pin)

When it's sour, sweeten it (pack of sugar)

When it's wrong, erase it (eraser)

When it pounds, soothe it (aspirin)

When it hurts, grin and "bear" it (bear sticker)

When it's important, write it down (note pad sheet)

When it's a good day, chalk it up (piece of chalk)

When it's a bad day, ask God for strength and hope for a better day tomorrow (nothing is found in the survival kit for this need - it comes only from the heart and soul of the teacher).

When it's gossip, cut it out and dispose of it (word gossip on a sheet of paper with cutting dashes around it).

Teacher Survival Kit

The Cinnamon Toothpicks will help you "pick out" the excellent qualities of your students and yourself.

The Pumpkin Seeds will remind you that you plant the "seeds" of knowledge and wisdom each day.

The Candy Lipstick will guide your daily words of encouragement every student needs.

The Saf-T-Pop will help provide a safe and nurturing environment.

The Candy Necklace represents the circle of learning (teacher-school-community) of which you are such a vital part.

The Bit-O-Honey is the "sweetness" you bring into the lives of those you teach.

The BB Bat will keep you from "striking out" while striving to reach your goals.

The Peppermint is the "mint" of extra pay you most certainly deserve.

The Laffy Taffy will remind you to always keep your sense of humor.

The Satellite Wafer acknowledges your talents are truly "out of this world."

Submitted by Daily Apple.com

Secretary Survival Kit

Pacifier- For all of your "whiners"

Spoon- For those you have to "spoon feed"

Magic Wand- For all of the miracles you're expected to perform

Tissues- To hand to your "cry babies"

Rope- For when you're at the end of yours