Stroke
Teaching Resources
Being Stroke Smart Makes Our Community Strong

Every minute counts when someone is having a stroke. In fact, 1.9 million brain cells die each minute a stroke goes untreated. The good news is that stroke can be treated, but only if it is recognized and responded to quickly.

That’s why it’s essential for everyone in our community, including students, to learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke and understand the importance of calling 911 immediately.

Below you’ll find printable resources designed for use in classrooms, student clubs, scouting groups, youth organizations, and similar settings.

Click on any title below to open and download the resource (PDF or webpage).

Handouts and Printables:

BE FAST: Learn the signs and symptoms of stroke and heart attack.

RAPIDO: The BE FAST resources in Spanish.

BE FAST Word Find: A word-find activity sheet focused on words associated with stroke designed students in upper-elementary or older.

Be a Brain Saver Superhero (Full Color): Designed for elementary-aged students, this shows the signs and symptoms of stroke.

Be a Brain Saver Superhero (Coloring Sheet): The black & white version of the poster that can be a handout and / or coloring sheet.

I Can Call 911 (Full Color): A coloring sheet / handout designed to teach elementary-aged students how to call 911 from a cell phone (locked or unlocked).

I Can Call 911 (Coloring Sheet): The black & white version of the page that can be a handout and / or coloring sheet.

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