A Special Thanks to Scholastic, Inc. During this Season of Gratitude

by Michelle Bagwell (Intern),& Rebekkah Schear (staff)Cancer is a scary experience for anyone. But for a kid who has a family member, friend or other loved one diagnosed, it can mean uncertainty, questions and fear.When kids learn about cancer in school, they may learn the science behind it, but there ’s a lack of focus on what happens to people and communities when someone is affected by the disease. Schools often forget to teach about the emotional, practical or day-to-day impacts of cancer on families and communities. Moreover, most children are unprepared to cope with the diagnosis of a par ent, sibling, friend or relative. Considering the fact that 25% of cancer survivors in the U.S. have a school-aged child at home, schools are an important way to prepare kids to talk about and deal with cancer.TheLIVESTRONG at School program provides age-appropriate resources for school professionals, including lesson plans for grades K-12, engaging videos and printable worksheets. Lessons include recognizing, expressing and coping with emotions when someone you know is diagnosed with cancer; relevant words and key terms that are often used whendiscussing cancer; learning how to see through the myths and into the real facts about cancer; actions to reduce the risk of getting cancer; and how to support a person who is living with cancer.Every lesson also details ways students and schools can become involved in their communities, through fundraising, educational events or advocacy ...
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