Survival Kit links

**Sara Noel** · 05-12-2002, 12:30 AM

Here are some survival kit links. If you have any in your bookmarks, please add them to this thread.

http://www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~tbushey/tidbits/stsurviv.html
http://westwood.fortunecity.com/ghos...ftsbaskets.htm
http://www.teacherszone.com/pcelebrateteach.htm

Mom's care package

A Stick of gum - to remind you to stick with it.

A Candle - to give you light when you feel burned out.

A Chocolate kiss - to remind you that someone cares.

Smarties - to help you on days when you don't feel so smart.

Lifesaver - to remind you that everyone needs help once in a while.

A Snickers bar - to remind you to see the funny side -- there is one!

A Rose - to remind you to take time to smell the flowers.
Confetti - to help you celebrate the good times.
A Penny - with thanks for sharing your thoughts.
A Bag - to help you keep it all together.

A Survival Kit for Everyday Life

TOOTHPICK...to remind you to pick the good qualities in everyone, including yourself.
RUBBER BAND...to remind you to be flexible. Things might not always go the way you want, but it can be worked out.
BAND-AID...to remind you to heal hurt feelings, either yours or someone else's.
ERASER...to remind you everyone makes mistakes. That's okay, we learn by our errors.
CANDY KISS...to remind you everyone needs a hug or a compliment every day.
MINT...to remind you that you are worth a mint to your family.
BUBBLE GUM...to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything.
PENCIL...to remind you to list your blessings every day.
TEA BAG...to remind you to take time to relax daily and go over that list of blessings. This is what makes life worth living every minute, every day.
Unknown source

Golden Threads of Friendship
Thank you for the laughter, for the good times we share.
Thank you for always listening, for trying to be fair.
Thank you for the shoulder to cry on, when I am sad.
Thank you for the comfort, when things are going bad.
Thank you for being there, your company I relish.
Thank you for being you, your friendship I cherish! Print this poem on a card and add gold thread or cord around the edges.
You could even glue a mini spool of gold thread to the card.

Friendship Box
This is a very special gift
That you can never see,

The reason it's so special is...
It's just for you from me.
Whenever you are lonely,
Or ever feeling blue
You only have to hold this gift,
And know I think of you.
You never can unwrap it-
Please, leave the ribbon tied
Just hold the box close to your heart.
It's filled with love, inside

Wrap a small block of wood 2x2 or 3x3 with fabric and tie with a bow. Attach the above poem. Unknown source.

A Friendship Survival Kit

COTTON BALL is to remind you that this room is full of friends, kind words, and warm feelings
CHOCOLATE KISS is to comfort you when you are feeling sad
STICKER is to remind you that we all stick together and help each other
RUBBER BAND is to remind you to hug someone
PENNY -is to remind you that you are valuable and special
STAR is to remind you to shine and always try your best
TISSUE is to remind you to help dry someone's tears
TOOTHPICK is to remind you to "pick out" the good qualities in yourself and others
THREAD is to remind you that friendship ties our hearts together
ERASER is to remind you that everyone makes mistakes and that it is okay
LIFESAVER is to remind you that you can come to me if you need someone to talk to

Friendship Mugs

PAPER CLIP: to help keep things together when they seem to be slipping out of control.
TISSUE: to wipe away a tear, your own or someone else's
SMALL SMOOTH STONE: to remind you that rough times help refine and polish--use for smoother tomorrows
NOTE CARD: to send a long overdue greeting to a friend or relative
POEM: to share the beauty of words
BUTTON: to remind us that we are all different
PLAYING CARD: a reminder to be playful and have fun
TWO TEA BAGS : invite me over for a chat

Teacher Survival Kit

These items can be packaged in clear bag, a coffee mug, a pencil case, or a pretty jar that could stand on the teacher's desk.

Crayon - to color your day bright and cheerful
Candle - for when you are up late grading papers
Hugs and Kisses - for when you need a hug
Rubberband - to remind you to be flexible
Eraser - to remind you everyone makes mistakes and they can be erased.
Marbles - to replace the ones you've lost
Lifesaver candy - you are a lifesaver to many of your students
Jewel - because you are as valuable as a precious stone
Puzzle Piece - without you the class wouldn't be complete
Paperclip - to hold it all together
Mounds Bar - for the mounds of confidence you give your students
Shiny Penny - to remind you, each will shine in their own special way
Ear Plugs - when you just can't take anymore
Starburst - to give you a "burst" of energy when you need it
Mint - to remind you that you are worth a "mint" to your students
Tissues - to wipe away the tears...yours and theirs.
Gum - to help your class "stick" together
Bandaid - to help fix any hurt feelings

Teacher Survival Kit

Sugar Packet - to remind you how sweet you are
Marker Pen - to thank you for leaving a lasting impression
Ace of Hearts - for the heartfelt way you "deal" with taskes each day
Starburst - to let you know that you are a shining star
Eraser - a reminder that a good education can never be erased
Mint - to thank you for your constant encourage"mint"
A Tea Bag - to remind you how tea-rrrific you are!
Sunkist Fruit Gem - because you are a true gem
Smarties - for helping make each student smarter

Supply Teacher Survival Kit

Glitter - to remind you of how the world looks through a child's eyes
Chapstick - to keep your lips moist after giving all those directions
Name tag - to introduce yourself to students and staff
Tylenol - for those trying students and situations
tea/spiced cider/hot chocolate - for a little pick me up
Packet of microwave popcorn - for break time
Bath salts - for your debriefing at the end of the day
Chalk - to "chalk" it up to a job well done
Lifesavers - for being a lifesaver for the teacher
Storybook - for a little quiet time with the kids
Whistle - to get attention quickly

Student's Survival Kit

Contained in this kit are a few items to help you through your high school years.

A lollipop - to help you lick your problems
Tissues - to wipe your eyes after sleeping during class
A sponge - to soak up knowledge
Tootsie Roll - to help you roll with the punches
An eraser - so each day you can start with a clean slate
paper clip - to hold everything together
pencil - to "write your wrongs"
candle - when you're up late studying
piece of string - to help you tie up loose ends
pack of gum - to remind you to "stick" together as a class
Mounds bar - for the information you'll learn
Cotton ball - for when you can't hear yourself think
Band-Aid - to heal hurt feelings
button - to remind you that sometimes you have to "button your lip"
penny - so you have enough "cents" to realize what a valuable person you are
safety pin - for little emergencies
starburst - to remind you that you are always a "star" in my book
hugs and kisses - to remind you that you are loved.

Kindergarten Survival Kit

Give to a child on his/her first day of kindergarten.

The penny is to remind you that you are valuable
The star is to remind you to always try your best
The eraser is to remind you that it's okay to make mistakes
The life saver is to let you know that you can always talk to me
The tissue is for drying your tears and those of others
The band-aid is to let you know that together we can make things better
The chocolate hug is to remind you that you are cared for
The sticker is to remind you that we always stick together

Back to school survival kit

This kit can be given by the teacher to the students when they return to school for a new year.

Cotton Ball ~ to remind you that our classroom is full of kind words and warm
comfortable feelings.
Chocolate Hug ~ to comfort you when you are feeling sad or alone.
Sticker ~ to remind you that this class sticks together and helps each other.
Starburst candy ~ to remind you that you are always a star in this class....and
everyone shines in his own way.
Tissue ~ to remind you to help dry someone's tears.
Toothpick ~ to remind you to "pick out" the good things in your classmates and
yourself.
Ribbon ~ to remind you that friendship ties our hearts together.
Eraser ~ to remind you that everyone makes mistakes and this is okay.
Life Saver Candy ~ to remind you that you can come to any adult in our school for help.
Band Aid ~ to remind you that feelings get hurt easily

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Put the items in red in a baggie and attach the poem.

Dear Student's name
You are a star in my class (Starburst)
It's ok to make mistakes&ldots; thats how we learn (Eraser)
You are going to learn so much this year (Smarties)
Everyone needs a hug-let me know if you need one (Hersey’s hug)
I’m nuts about having you in my class (Peanut in shell)
From, teacher's signature

Parent Care Package

Dearest Kindergarten Parents,
Here is a little "gift" for you as you leave your precious one with me on the first day of school.
As you hold this cotton ball in your hand, the softness will help you to remember the gentle spirit of your child. After you've gone home and dried your tears with this tissue, make yourself a hot cup of tea . Put up your feet and relax. Remember that together you and I will work for your child to be the best they can be.
Thank you for entrusting your child to me for the coming school year. I will do my very best every day to be your child's guide in learning and exploring this bright, new world they've just stepped into.
Sincerely,
(teacher's signature)

(Put poem in a ziplock bag with the following itemes: a cotton ball, a Kleenex and a tea bag)

Test Survival Kit

Put together into a pencil case, or a glass container and give to the student that is studying for exams.

Smarties - To remind you that you are smart
A stick of gum - To remind you to stick with it and 'chews' the right answer
A paper clip - To help keep things together when they seem to be getting out of control.
An eraser - To remind you that everyday you can start with a clean slate.
A battery - To give you that extra charge to keep going & going & going.
A small smooth stone - To remind you that rough times help refine and polish...use for smoother tomorrows.
A pencil - in case you need a replacement
A pencil sharpener - to keep your wits sharp
Hugs and Kisses - to remind you that I am thinking of you
A lollipop - to help you lick your problems

TEST PRAYER
Now I lay me down to study.
I pray the Lord I won’t go nutty.
If I should fail to learn this junk,
I pray the Lord I will not flunk.
But if I do don’t pity me at all,
Just lay my bones down in the study hall.
Tell my teacher I did my best,
Then pile my books upon my chest.
And when I lay me down to rest,
I pray I’ll pass tomorrow’s test.
If I should die before I wake,
That’s one less test I’ll have to take.

unknown source

Graduation survival kit

Confetti - To celebrate your joys of life.
Tea bag - Take a few minutes to yourself and relax now all the studying is over.
Happy face - Smiling not only increases your face value, it is contagious.
A small smooth stone - To remind you that rough times you have been through will help bring tomorrows.
Candle - Celebrate your success!
Hugs & kisses - from me to you to show how proud I am of you
Sticky tape - for "sticking" to a tough job
Mint - to remind you that you are worth a "mint"
Tissues - to wipe away the tears of joy
Marbles - to replace the ones you've lost through all your studies
Mounds bar - for the information you'll learn
Starburst - to remind you that you are always a "star" in my book
Smarties - To remind you that you are smart
A penny - to remind you that you are valuable and special

The Sponge Survival Kit

- give a small sponge and add this list of uses to the sponge

When in doubt, pull the "sponge" out to:
-wipe away those little and big messes we get ourselves into
-dab off the perspiration from our brow when the heat is on
-wring when a neck is not available
-toss against the wall should we be in the need of having a temper tantrum
-rest our head on when a short nap is in order
-pick at instead of pulling our hair out
-to squeeze when a hug is the answer
-to give to a friend when a friend is in need
unknown source

Sponge Poem

- this was shared by a member of a craft mailing list, thanks Scottie.
Cut the sponges to look like a little and girl and boy, add the poem,

Children are like sponges
they absorb all your strength
and leave you limp.
But give them a squeeze
and you get it all back.

I "Mint" To.....

Did you forget to do something for someone, here is a little something that might get their forgiveness.
Just do a small baggie of mints and attach the following poem

I "mint" to call and thank you, but my time is in demand.
I "mint" to say "I love you", but I knew you'd understand.
I "mint" to send you flowers, but they cost so much you know.
I "mint" to pray for you this morning, but I had someplace to go.
I "mint" to say "Forgive me" but thats so hard to do.
source unknown

Parent's Survival Kit
Playing card - Raising and educating children is a gamble
Rubber band - Children stretch and grow. If we, as parents, put too much pressure on children they will break.
Rope - Before you get to the end of your rope, remember that children need limits and structure. Set and make them.
Candle - Celebrate! We usually celebrate birthdays but not the small things.
"Do Not Disturb" card - Parents and children need time alone.
Card: "Loving, Laughing and Learning" - The three L's are just as important and the three R's
A trash bag - Throw away all the hurts, negatives, grudges, frustrations, and keep the good thoughts.

unknown source

Hug Certificate

Print the poem on a small card, add a pretty sticker, punch a hole in the corner and add a loop of ribbon and a pin - give to friends when they are feeling low

If I could catch a rainbow I would do it just for you
And share with you its beauty on the days you're feeling blue...
If I could build a mountain you could call your very own - a place to find serenity, a place to be alone...
If I could take your troubles I would toss them in the sea...
But all these things I'm finding - are impossible for me,
I can not build a mountain or catch a rainbow fair
But let me be what I know best -
A friend that's always there.
unknown source

Hugs & Kisses Fill a jar with Hersheys Hugs and Kisses. Take one pair of new sports socks and one pair of gloves Tack the socks together toe to toe.This makes a pair of arms. Tack one glove to the the open end of each of the socks. Now you have arms and hands. Wrap the arms and hands around the jar a couple of times, crossing the hands at the front and tack together. Attach this poem
If all these Kisses aren't enough, There's two hands to help with garden stuff. If all these hugs don't work their charm, There's two arms to help keep you warm. If this gift doesn't show how much we care, We have REAL hugs & kisses to share! unknown source	Hugs & Kisses Our hugs and kisses we should share, To show others that we care. These hugs and kisses I'd like to send, To one I consider a true and great friend. And so it is that these are sent your way, With hopes and prayers that you have a great day! unknown source

The Marble Story

A friend of mine once said to me,this marble is for you.
Cause I was sure I had lost all of mine, when life became so blue.
For now I know despite the odds, my marbles may be few.
But this friend of mine reminded me, life can be wonderful too.
So here's a marble just for you, and only for some fun.
So when you think you've "lost your marbles", you know you have at least one.
source unknown

You can fasten a marble to a card with the poem printed on it and give it to your friend.

Menopause Survival Kit
put M&M's into a cute container and add these directions

To temporarily calm your craving for chocolate, eat the BROWN one.
At the first sign of hot flashes eat the RED one.
Eat the ORANGE one to minimize depression.
The GREEN one calms your frustrations, when you want to be left alone.
If you feel a headache coming on eat the YELLOW one.
The BLUE one reduces bloating.
If all symptoms occur at the same time, eat the WHOLE bag.
unknown source

Celebrating Your Day

This is a "make your day" kit

ERASER to wipe all your mistakes away
MAGNET to help put things your way
MARBLE so no one can say you've lost yours
PENNY so you will never be broke
RUBBER BAND so you can stretch beyond your expectations
piece of STRING to keep all the parts of your life together
HUG and KISS to "make your day as good as new

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
unknown source

Fool proof diet kits

Magic Weight Loss Beans

Put some large dried beans into a baggie and add these directions.
1. Remove beans from bag.
2. Throw them on the floor.
3. Bend down and pick up each bean.
4. Repeat hourly as needed.

Home Exerciser

The home exerciser is a block of wood with this saying printed on paper glued to it.
1. Place in middle of the floor
2. Walk around it two times
3. Rest, you've just walked around the block two times.

A Survival Kit for Guiding Commissioners

When I was deputy division commissioner I presented these to the district commissioners. I put everything in a flower pot, wrapped it with blue tissue and tied it with gold ribbon. I added the tag "Guiding Keeps us all Growing - a Survival Kit for District Commissioners" Each item was wrapped (if necessary) in saran wrap and the description tag added. I am sure you could add many different items. They were fun to make up and fun to give.

LIFESAVERS - To remind you of the many times others need help and we need theirs.
COTTON BALL - For the rough roads, seek the cushioned support of your family and friends.
RUBBER BAND - A reminder to stay flexible.
HAPPY FACE - Smiling not only increases your face value, it is contagious.
CANDLE - To remind you to share your light with others.
BAND-AID - For healing hurt feelings, yours and someone else's.
ERASER - To remind you that everyday you can start with a clean slate.
TYLENOL - Thanks for your continued support. I know this job can be a real headache.
STICKY TAPE - Thanks for “sticking” to it and holding the district together.
BATTERY - To give you that extra charge to keep going & going & going.
TEA BAG - take a few minutes to yourself and relax.
PIECE OF ROPE- for when you reach the end of your rope - this will keep you going a bit longer.
SPOON (plastic) - sometimes you have to stir things up a bit.
QUARTER - if you need a friend, call me.

SWEET & SOUR CANDY	To help you appreciate the differences in others.
A STICK OF GUM	To remind you to stick with it To remind you to "chews" the right thing
A CHOCOLATE KISS	To remind you that someone loves you.
A TOOTSIE ROLL	To remind you not bite off more than you can chew.
SMARTIES	To remind you that you are smart.
STARBURST	To give you a burst of energy on the days you don't have any
A PAPER CLIP	To help keep things together when they seem to be getting out of control.
PENCIL	For the next time somebody says "get the lead out" (thanks Karen P.)
BALLOON	To remind you not to blow up (thanks Karen P.)
A TISSUE	To wipe away a tear-- your own or someone else's.
A CANDY KISS	To say "I love you" in a sweet way.
ERASER	To remind you that everyday you can start with a clean slate.
A POEM	To share the beauty of words.
A PENNY	So that you will never have to say, "I'm broke."
A MARBLE	In case someone says "You've lost all your marbles!"
EYES (googly ones)	To help you see the good in others (thanks Karen P.)
PACKET OF SEEDS	To remind you that you are always growing!
CONFETTI	To celebrate your joys of life.
QUARTER	If you need a friend, call me
SPOON	(plastic) - Sometimes you have to stir things up a bit. (Murlin Creations)
PIECE OF STRING	For when you reach the end of your rope - this will keep you going a bit longer. To tie things together when everything falls apart.
TEA BAG	Take a few minutes to yourself and relax.
BATTERY	To give you that extra charge to keep going & going & going.
STICKY TAPE	Thanks for “sticking” to it
BAND-AID	For healing hurt feelings, yours and someone else's.
CANDLE	To remind you to share your light with others. To remind you there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
HAPPY FACE	Smiling not only increases your face value, it is contagious.
RUBBER BAND	A reminder to stay flexible or To help you stretch yourself to new limits.
COTTON BALL	For the rough roads, seek the cushioned support of your family and friends.
LIFESAVERS	To remind you of the many times others need help and we need theirs.
SANDPAPER	To help you file away the rough spots of the year
A MATCH	To help you through the darkness of uncertainty.
A RECIPE	To make when you want to do something special for someone.
A NOTE CARD	To send a long-overdue greeting to a friend or a relative or to someone who is lonely.
WASHER	To wash away your troubles (thanks Karen P.)
AN ERASER	To erase any mistakes or misunderstandings that are troubling you.
A HAIR BRUSH	When things get to "hairy" brush it off! (thanks Amanda)
A SMALL SMOOTH STONE	To remind you that rough times help refine and polish...use for smoother tomorrows.
A SMALL SQUARE OF SHELF GRIP MATERIAL	To remind you to get a grip on things! When you think you're slippin' Use this to get grippin'!! (thanks Velda) To use when you think you are losing your grip! (thanks Velda)