Just For Kids!
The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology's Just For Kids Page Is Just for You!
Hey kids! The AAAAI has games, puzzles, videos and more to help you
learn about managing your allergies and asthma. Share these links with your friends so they can learn too!
Help Kids learn About Food Allergy
Here is a wonderful presentation that is written for kids. A simple format, with simple words and images. Use this to teach your kids, their friends or their classmates.
What is a Food Allergy?
Kids’ Allergies: Peanuts and Tree Nuts Presentation
What is a Food Allergy?
Kids’ Allergies: Peanuts and Tree Nuts Presentation
Food Allergy Kid SPoT!
This is one of the coolest and most fun websites we've ever seen!!!
There are food allergy video games, recipes, and the best kid freindly videos- Ask Dr Ask- to help start a conversation and answer food allergy questions! This is a MUST for anyone with kids!!!
Check out Food Allergy Kid SPoT Now!
There are food allergy video games, recipes, and the best kid freindly videos- Ask Dr Ask- to help start a conversation and answer food allergy questions! This is a MUST for anyone with kids!!!
Check out Food Allergy Kid SPoT Now!
PBSKids and Arthur Teach about Food Allergies
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Episode on You Tube
From PBS
Binky Goes Nuts: Understanding Peanut Allergies
What is a food allergy? What makes peanut allergies so dangerous? The information and activities in this unit help children learn how they can make their school a safe and healthy place for classmates who have peanut or other food allergies. This unit also includes a printable placemat with pictures and activities about peanut allergies. (Note: The placemat can be printed on both sides of either an 8.5x11" or 11x17" sheet of paper.)
Binky Goes Nuts Activity Unit (1.6MB)
Binky Goes Nuts Activity Placemat/Front (360K)
Binky Goes Nuts Activity Placemat/Back (916K)
Peanut Allergies: A Q&A with Dr. Michael C. Young (832K)
Binky Goes Nuts: Understanding Peanut Allergies
What is a food allergy? What makes peanut allergies so dangerous? The information and activities in this unit help children learn how they can make their school a safe and healthy place for classmates who have peanut or other food allergies. This unit also includes a printable placemat with pictures and activities about peanut allergies. (Note: The placemat can be printed on both sides of either an 8.5x11" or 11x17" sheet of paper.)
Binky Goes Nuts Activity Unit (1.6MB)
Binky Goes Nuts Activity Placemat/Front (360K)
Binky Goes Nuts Activity Placemat/Back (916K)
Peanut Allergies: A Q&A with Dr. Michael C. Young (832K)
Of Course We Can't Forget Our Friends at FAAN!
FAAN offers different sites for kids of all ages.
FaanKids is a FAAN website geared toward pre school & elementary kids with food allergies. Alexander the Elephant is there sharing info, stories, activities and projects too.
Faanteen is a FAAN website geared toward teens with food allergies. There are articles and links for allergy info, advice, personal stories and tips for the "real world".
FAAN College Network- a website for the "big kids" off to college. There is advice on how to cope with food allergies on campus and how to get involved as a campus representative for FAAN.
FaanKids is a FAAN website geared toward pre school & elementary kids with food allergies. Alexander the Elephant is there sharing info, stories, activities and projects too.
Faanteen is a FAAN website geared toward teens with food allergies. There are articles and links for allergy info, advice, personal stories and tips for the "real world".
FAAN College Network- a website for the "big kids" off to college. There is advice on how to cope with food allergies on campus and how to get involved as a campus representative for FAAN.
KidsHealth: A Great Health Site for Kids
Although not specifically targeted towards food allergy, this is a great site to educate kids! There is great info dealing with feelings, nutrition, and how the body works, videos and games concerning many health topics. There is a great article about food allergy here. This would be a wonderful resource to be used in a classroom or youth group.
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Need Money For College?
Have asthma and allergies? Need money for college?
Hello AAFA-KC Friends!
The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America’s Berri Mitchell Memorial College Scholarship application is now available online. These scholarships are given to high school seniors who are residents of Kansas or Western Missouri, have a history of asthma and/or allergies, have succeeded academically, and have shown an interest in their school and community. Each scholarship will be in the amount of $2,000.00 and will be sent to the college or university of their choice to help defray the cost of their education.
to find out more go to http://aafakc.org
The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America’s Berri Mitchell Memorial College Scholarship application is now available online. These scholarships are given to high school seniors who are residents of Kansas or Western Missouri, have a history of asthma and/or allergies, have succeeded academically, and have shown an interest in their school and community. Each scholarship will be in the amount of $2,000.00 and will be sent to the college or university of their choice to help defray the cost of their education.
to find out more go to http://aafakc.org
The Title of This Canadian Website for Teens Says it All: Why Risk it?
Are you a young adult or teen with a food allergy and at risk for
anaphylaxis? Welcome to the website that can help you manage your
allergies while living normally.
Get the facts on anaphylaxis, learn how to manage risks in difficult situations, like dining out or dating with food allergies. See how other teens and young adults have coped with their allergies by sharing strategies on avoiding allergic reactions. If you have had an allergic reaction or been in a risky situation, you can use this website to share your experiences and help other allergic teens stay safe.
Get the facts on anaphylaxis, learn how to manage risks in difficult situations, like dining out or dating with food allergies. See how other teens and young adults have coped with their allergies by sharing strategies on avoiding allergic reactions. If you have had an allergic reaction or been in a risky situation, you can use this website to share your experiences and help other allergic teens stay safe.
Visit the Allergy Wizard at the
National Jewish Medical and Research Center
The Allergy Wizard will guide you through each chapter to help you learn
all about allergy and how it affects kids. The Allergy Wizard speaks
English and Spanish, so you can select your language above to get
started and go to the list of chapters. Each chapter has an
introduction, learning objectives, background information, developmental
issues and lots of fun activities for kids.
