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Public Education

Each year, America’s 53 poison centers receive more than 2 million exposure calls. Most of these are accidental and preventable, which is why public education is so important.

If you will be teaching others about poison prevention, please take our free online training course.

Once you complete all of the training modules, you will have access to our Resource Center, which contains lesson plans for various ages and helpful handouts.

You can learn more about poison prevention by reading our electronic newsletter, the Poison Prevention Antidote .

Teaching Children

Educators play a key role in providing information to parents, grandparents, caregivers, and others to prevent or minimize accidental injury in children.

Check out the activity sheets and games below for fun ways to learn about poison prevention. You can also visit our Child Safety Tips page for more safety information.

Helpful Videos for Young Children

STOP! Ask First – A short video that teaches children to ask an adult before eating or touching unknown substances. Watch video
Spike’s Poison Prevention Adventure – A short video that teaches children how to stay safe around poisons at home. Watch video

Activity Sheets for Kids

These printable activity sheets and games help children learn about poison safety in a fun and interactive way. All documents are in PDF format.

Find the Poison (PDF) – A connect-the-dots activity that teaches children not to eat unknown plants.
Find the Safe Path (PDF) – A maze activity that teaches children how to make safe choices around poisons.
Hidden Hazards (PDF) – Highlights common household items that may pose poisoning risks to children.
Kitchen Patrol (PDF) – An activity that helps children identify potential poison hazards in the kitchen.
Mixed Up Mess (PDF) – A matching activity that teaches children to recognize safe and unsafe items.
Poison Search (PDF) – A word search activity that helps children learn about poison safety.
Venom Crossing (PDF) – A maze activity that teaches children how to stay safe around venomous animals.

Games

Poison Play Scenarios (PDF) – Role-play scenarios that help children practice safe responses to potential poison situations.
Poison Jeopardy (PDF) – A quiz-style game that helps reinforce poison safety concepts in a fun, interactive way.

Programs

Risk Watch – A comprehensive safety program that teaches children how to prevent injuries, including poison exposures.
Safety Camps – Interactive programs that teach children important safety skills, including poison prevention.
Talking Points – Key messages and guidance to help educators and caregivers teach poison prevention.

Educational Resources for 5th through 8th Graders

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicine Literacy Program – A program that teaches students how to use medications safely. Learn more on the OTC Medicine Safety website.

Teaching Seniors

Older adults have an increased risk of food poisoning, medication errors, drug interactions, and adverse effects. Learn more on our Senior Safety Tips page.
You can also visit our Materials page to download resources from the Senior Information section.

Need help accessing these materials?

Some resources on this page are provided as PDF documents. If you need these materials in an alternative or accessible format, please call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 or contact us—we will provide assistance.

If you suspect someone has been exposed to a poison or has questions about a possible poisoning, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.