Downloadable Resources

Our downloadable resources are designed for students in 6th-12th grade to help their efforts in creating safe and healthy school environments. These resources feature guides, toolkits, and engaging activities that youth can use to educate and inform their peers about the importance of school safety, empower their peers to provide their unique perspectives, and encourage the student body to build positive, healthy social norms. While these resources are designed for youth use, we encourage teachers, coaches, and other school staff to utilize them as well.

Activities & Guides

Classroom Preparedness Bucket Guide

Classroom Preparedness Bucket Guide

This preparedness bucket is a simple set of supplies kept in a classroom to help meet basic needs during an emergency. This digital kit is also a version of Uvalde High School's Coyote Kit and features a list of supplies and planning considerations on how schools can plan and assemble preparedness buckets to help enhance their emergency plans. Also, you can watch Uvalde High School students discuss their kits here.

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Fun Activities for Shocktober

Fun Activities for Shocktober

Recharge. Reconnect. Reignite.

Looking to bring more energy, focus, and connection into your classroom? This activity guide offers a collection of easy-to-use, movement-based, and discussion-driven activities for educators to help build trust, foster positive peer interactions, and strengthen social and emotional learning. With options for icebreakers, brain breaks, and team building, this guide is perfect for advisory, morning meetings, or anytime you need a classroom reset.

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Together We Thrive: Fun Activities for Building a Positive School Climate

Together We Thrive

Fun Activities for Building a Positive School Climate

The collection of activities featured within the guide focus on key areas that contribute to the overall well-being and success of students: teen mental health, building connections with each other and feeling like they matter, creating pride for their school, and building a community of kindness.

Some activities featured were provided by Texas schools who participated in focus groups with Youth Initiatives staff during the 2024-2025 school year.

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Infographics

Infographics break down important school safety topics into quick, easy-to-understand visuals. They highlight key facts, tips, and resources. You can download these infographics in English or Spanish for any school or community project or event.

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Mental Health

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health. These infographics help students understand their emotions, manage stress, and support themselves and others. Explore ways to build healthy coping skills, strengthen resilience, and create a positive, supportive school environment.

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Downloadable infographic: 3 Course Meal Supporting Your Mental Health Downloadable infographic: Anxiety & Depression Downloadable infographic: Building Coping Skills

Violence Prevention

Creating a safe school starts with awareness and action. These infographics help students recognize warning signs, understand the impact of violence, and learn how to speak up when something doesn’t feel right. By looking out for one another and taking concerns seriously, students can help prevent violence before it happens.

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Downloadable infographic: Bullying & Cyberbullying Downloadable infographic: Teen Dating Violence Downloadable infographic: Threats Are No Joke!

Substance Use Prevention

Making informed choices about your health matters. These infographics focus on the benefits of living substance-free, building confidence, and handling peer pressure. Learn practical strategies to stay on track, make positive decisions, and support friends in choosing a healthy lifestyle.

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Downloadable infographic: Teen Substance Use

Presentations

Teen Mental Health Explained

Teen Mental Health Explained

Understanding teen mental health doesn't have to be complicated. This presentation breaks down what mental health really means and shows why the teen brain is uniquely affected by stressors like social media. The presentation explores common mental health challenges teens face and how they can recognize them. Finally, the presentation shares how youth can support their own mental health, help peers that may be struggling, and learn about accessible mental health resources.

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