FOOD ALLERGY EDUCATION GUIDE: EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH COLLEGE CFAAR Food Allergy Education Resources
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Early Childhood
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Elementary School
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Middle School
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High School
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College
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Introduction The Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research (CFAAR) aims to find answers and shape policies surrounding food allergy, asthma and other allergic conditions. This guide contains all the CFAAR resources from early childhood through college in one location in hopes of increasing food allergy education and awareness. Select the materials that suit your classroom and program needs and send us feedback to let our team know what worked and what questions may still be lingering.
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Early Childhood These resources are for adults who live and/or work with Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers in a home or program setting. Early Childhood Professionals– Our resources aim to support the child and the adults who care for the child at home or in a work setting. We want children to: STOP before they eat. LOOK at their food. ASK an adult if it’s OK. GO if an adult says so. Access the STOP. LOOK. ASK. GO. Training HERE!
Children under 6 years old depend on adults to keep them safe and to be food allergy aware, prepared, and ready!
Access the Early Childhood Resources HERE!
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Early Childhood Resources Checklists, trainings, & guides
Compiled resources for educators and those working with the Early Childhood (EC) population.
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW Use this overview to understand all the different resources available to support your work caring for children with food allergies.
STOP. LOOK. ASK. GO. TRAINING Take this free online training available for professional development. The teacher videos contained in the training are also available for your use in English and Spanish.
STOP. LOOK. ASK. GO. SONG FOR CHILDREN Watch and sing this song when snacks or meals are being served. To reinforce this simple message, use hand signals to cue pre-verbal children and help keep them safe around food.
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONAL CHECKLIST Print this checklist to guide conversation with families when a child has a known food allergy.
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Early Childhood Resources For Parents
Be a positive food allergy role model. Familiarize yourself with these resources and share them with your child’s early childhood center, program or school – they might not know about it!
PARENT-TO-PARENT VIDEO Watch and share this 2 minute parent-to-parent video (in English and Spanish) and the STOP. LOOK. ASK. GO song before playdates, family gatherings, birthday parties, etc.
FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS TIP SHEETS Share these tip sheets with your parents and families. They were created in collaboration with the Illinois Early Learning Project and are available in 7 languages: English, Spanish, French, Polish, Korean, Chinese, Arabic.
FAMILY RESOURCES What should your family discuss about food allergies? Use this workbook. What’s a helpful resource to carry in your purse or diaper bag? Use this health passport. Want to master reading a food label? Click here.
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Elementary School Resources The focus of these resources is to help students of elementary school age and ability understand food allergies. Elementary School Professionals – Support all your students by educating on this important topic through lesson plans, teacher’s guides, conversation guides, presentations, video resources and fun activities, like crosswords, word searches!
Young children rely on adults to educate them on this topic in order to keep them safe.
Worksheets, materials, and activities found HERE!
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Elementary School Resources Checklists, trainings, & guides
The focus of these resources is to help students of elementary school age and ability understand food allergies. Young children rely on adults to educate them on this topic in order to keep them safe.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER OVERVIEW Help students learn to articulate the importance of food allergy awareness as they explore cross-contact scenarios and discuss ways to support classmates. Access the overview, teacher’s guide, & guided worksheet here.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Review these definitions and frequently used terms to navigate food allergy. View the full glossary here.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRESENTATION Use this slide deck to teach students about food allergies. View the presentation here and the presentation with notes here.
STUDENT ACTIVITY WORKSHEETS Can you be an Allergist? Word Search , Answer Sheet Let’s Review! Crossword, Answer Sheet Want to master reading a food label? Click here.
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Elementary School Resources Checklists, trainings, & guides
The focus of these resources is to help students of elementary school age and ability understand food allergies. Young children rely on adults to educate them on this topic in order to keep them safe.
VIDEO RESOURCES Younger Kids Talk: Food Allergy Food Allergy Bullying: It's Not a Joke PSA
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Middle School Resources The focus of these resources is to help students of middle school age and ability understand food allergies. Middle School Professionals – Support all your students by educating on this important topic through lesson plans, teacher’s guides, conversation guides, presentations, video resources and fun activities, like crosswords, word searches!
Students rely on adults to educate them on this topic in order to keep them safe.
Worksheets, materials, and activities found HERE!
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Middle School Resources Checklists, trainings, & guides
The focus of these resources is to help students of middle school age and ability understand food allergies. Students rely on adults to educate them on this topic in order to keep them safe.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER OVERVIEW Help students learn mild and severe symptoms and how to respond if they witness someone having an allergic reaction. View overview, teacher’s guide, pre-test, & guided worksheet here.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Review these definitions and frequently used terms to navigate food allergy. View the full glossary here.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PRESENTATION Use this slide deck to teach students about food allergies. View the presentation here and the presentation with notes here.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENT Have students create a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to raise awareness about the seriousness of food allergies. Find assignment here.
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Middle School Resources Extra resources
The focus of these resources is to help students of middle school age and ability understand food allergies. Students rely on adults to educate them on this topic in order to keep them safe.
VIDEO RESOURCES Kids Talk: Food Allergy Food Allergy Bullying: It's Not a Joke PSA
STUDENT ACTIVITY WORKSHEETS Can you be an Allergist? Word Search, Answer Sheet Let’s Review! Crossword, Answer Sheet
TIPS FOR AVOIDING ALLERGENS Print this resource if you still have questions about ingredients on food labels.
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High School Resources The focus of these resources is to help high school students understand food allergies. High School Professionals – Support all your students through lesson plans, teacher’s guides, conversation guides, presentations, video resources and fun activities, like crosswords, word searches!
High school students need to be empowered to spread food allergy awareness!
Worksheets, materials, and activities found HERE!
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High School Resources Checklists, trainings, & guides
The focus of these resources is to help high school students understand food allergies. High School students need to be empowered to spread food allergy awareness.
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER OVERVIEW Help students learn about epinephrine administration, the emotional impact, and everyday challenges of living with food allergies. View overview, teacher’s guide, pre-test, & guided worksheet here.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Review these definitions and frequently used terms to navigate food allergy. View the full glossary here.
HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTATION Use this slide deck to teach students about food allergies. View the presentation here and the presentation with notes here.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENT Ask students to evaluate food allergy dining and meal options and reflect on the experience. Assignment found here.
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High School Resources Checklists, trainings, & guides
The focus of these resources is to help High School students understand food allergies. High School students need to be empowered to spread food allergy awareness.
VIDEO RESOURCES High School Students Talk: Food Allergy Food Allergy Bullying: It's Not a Joke PSA
TIPS FOR AVOIDING ALLERGENS Print this resource if you still have questions about ingredients on food labels.
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College Resources The focus of these resources is to help college students manage their dietary needs in a new environment. College Students – Navigating the transition from high school to college is a crucial period that brings newfound independence and responsibility. These resources intend to empower students with dietary restrictions and equip new friends with the knowledge and tools they need to offer support and effectively respond in an emergency.
College students need to manage their food allergy with greater independence and confidence!
Resources found HERE!
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College Resources Checklists, trainings, & guides
The focus of these resources is to empower college students to manage food allergies with greater independence and confidence.
COLLEGE OVERVIEW Prepare for your transition to college. Access the overview here.
FOOD ALLERGY TOOLKITS Use this "Food Allergy and Special Diets Toolkit“, to help you navigate the transition from high school to college.
VIDEO RESOURCES College Video: Northwestern College Video
GET INVOLVED: START A CLUB Use this CAFAE Club Flyer to start a chapter on your campus!
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Stay In Touch! Contact us at cfaar@northwestern.edu to request: Epinephrine auto-injector trainers for student practice Send in pictures/feedback on activities you found to be most successful Request a visit from CFAAR’s Sai Sai The Allergy Guy to answer your school’s questions! Follow us @cfaarnu Subscribe to our newsletter
Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH
Founding Director Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research
Sai Nimmagadda, MD
Samantha Sansweet, MPH
Chief Allergist Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research
Sarah Valaika, MS
Research Study Coordinator
Early Childhood Educator
We thank CFAAR’s partners for their continued support in our mission to make food allergy resources accessible. Contact Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research 420 E. Superior St., Chicago IL 60611
www.cfaar.northwestern.edu cfaar@northwestern.edu @cfaarnu
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