EMERGENCY

How should we react in an EMERGENCY?

OOPA and EMT Chief Cheryl discuss how emergencies make them feel and how they respond by remaining calm, listening to information, and asking for help.

The EMERGENCY video will drop June 15, 2026.

Guides for Teachers and Families

The Remembering September 11th Teacher and Family Guides support discussion and deeper learning connections at school and at home:

• Hands-on extension activities that apply learning objectives to develop real-world skills

• Related book recommendations and additional resources

• For Teachers: a complete lesson plan for each word in the unit, including unit scope and sequence and implementation guidance

• For Families: before and after-video discussion prompts to connect with your child on the learning concepts

Meet OOPA's Friends

FDNY Division Chief Cheryl Middleton was born in NYC and raised in the Bronx. She has been an EMT for over 37 years and has made history as the second black woman to ascend to her current rank in the FDNY. On September 11, 2001 she served as a first responder at the World Trade Center.

Hear Chief Middleton share her connection to this project and why she believes this resource is so important for children, their families, and their teachers.

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