Calling all Brain Safety
Superheroes!
Our brains are an amazing superpower. They help us think, learn, remember, move, and do all the things we enjoy. And just like superheroes protect their superpowers, we need to protect our brains every day.
That’s why the Brain Injury Association of America created the Brain Health for Kids Campaign.
Materials in the campaign are designed for kids in grades K to 5 and can be shared by schools (including afterschool programs), youth and sports programs, daycare providers, parents, and others.
Download materials to spread the word about brain health and safety
Materials for School Staff
Materials for Kids
Materials for parents
Get involved and take action to help keep kids safe from brain injury.
There are several ways to get involved with the Brain Health for Kids campaign. Some ideas include:
- Sharing the coloring sheets and activities with businesses or organizations in your area to provide to kids in the community
- Posting about brain health and safety on social media
- Hanging posters in community spaces
- Connecting with local news outlets about including stories highlighting brain health and safety for kids
Contact BIAA at KSarmiento@biausa.org to learn more about how to get involved.
Learn more about brain injury and its possible effects on kids.
As many as 1 in 10 kids in the United States have had a brain injury during their lifetime1. Researchers believe that a kid’s developing brain, weaker neck muscles, and natural curiosity and risk-taking behaviors put them at greater risk for concussion and other serious brain injuries2. Learn about brain injury here.
References
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Concussion Surveillance System Pilot Summary (https://biausa.org/wp-content/uploads/CDC-NCSS-Pilot-Project-infographic.pdf)
- Parker KN, Donovan MH, Smith K, Noble-Haeusslein LJ. Traumatic Injury to the Developing Brain: Emerging Relationship to Early Life Stress. Frontiers in neurology. 2021;12:708800. doi:10.3389/fneur.2021.708800
