Lost in the Woods : Child Survival for Parents and Teachers

After a personal tragedy, the author, a kindergarten teacher, decided she should do something to help her students and students everywhere to be prepared when lost. Beginning with a story to capture the children's attention, Lost in the Woods acts as a model of what a well-informed, resourceful child should do when faced with a frightening situation. The book offers several activities illustrating the safety protocols outlined in the story allowing the child to personally assess the procedures' value. The third section contains information designed to assist parents and teachers in preparing children in the event they find themselves lost.