Kids Construction Zone

Make a Winter Safety Kit

For In The car

• Find a three pound coffee can or ice cream bucket (in this bucket you will place the following items)

• 24" long red or bright orange cloth to tie around the antenna to signal for help

• Small flashlight with extra batteries

• Can opener

• Safety pins

• Paper towels

• Spoons

• Food : soup, tea, raisins, hard candy, candy bars

• Empty soup can to cook soup or tea in

• Large plastic garbage bag

• Four quarters (tape them to the inside of lid for phone calls)

• Plastic whistle

The following optional items should be placed in the kit by a parent or adult.

• Waterproof matches and a long-burning candle  (the candle can be used for warmth or to melt snow for drinking water)

• Small pocket knife

These are great for giving as gifts too!!  

Back to Kids Construction Zone