Red Ribbon Week Activities and Events

Red Ribbon Week is celebrated each year between October 23rd and

October 31st. The goal is teach children to make healthy choices and be drug-free..

At the elementary level,  we teach kids about making healthy choices and smart decisions in all areas of their lives.

I created these child-friendly activities to help with that.  Below are some great book recommendations and links for Red Ribbon Week  Hope your kids enjoy them as much as mine. The activities are designed for kids in grades K-3 as they are differentiated. 

Check out some of these great books on making good choices, eating healthy and  being a good friend.

I Can Eat A Rainbow

I Will Never Not Ever Eat A Tomato by Lauren Child: Part of the Charlie and Lola series, this book promotes healthy eating habits and could be used to discuss making positive choices for overall well-being.

Gregory the Terrible Eater

Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell: This story emphasizes embracing one's unique qualities and standing up to bullies, making it an excellent choice for promoting self-confidence and positive behavior.

It's Okay to Be Different read by Todd Parr: This book celebrates diversity and uniqueness, emphasizing that it's okay to be yourself. It can be a wonderful way to encourage self-confidence and individuality.

A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon: This whimsical story follows a girl named Camilla Cream who loves to please everyone and conforms to others' expectations. It's a great conversation starter about staying true to oneself.

The Feelings Book by Todd Parr: Understanding and managing emotions is an important aspect of personal growth. This book helps young children recognize and express their feelings in a healthy way.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle: While not directly related to Red Ribbon Week, this story can be used to discuss the importance of making healthy choices with your eating habits. 

The activities are scaffolded and modified for learners K thru 3.  There are writing and cut/paste activities, calendar of events for staff and parents for special days, word searches, bookmarks, find & record sheets, and activities for school-wide or classroom activities. Enjoy!

Here are some highlights from grades 2/3:

 We created Ribbons for our doors:

We created healthy meals:

We learned about healthy choices:

We wrote about making good choices in life and created a school tree.

Enjoy your Red Ribbon Week!