A lockdown drill is practice for staying safe, like a fire drill is practice for leaving. It can be intense: lights off, a locked door, everyone quiet, sometimes for a while. The most calming facts are that it is practice, the teacher is in charge, and it will end. Ask the teacher for a heads-up before drills when possible. You know your kid.
One tip from a dad who's been there
Ask the school to tell you and your child before a planned drill, so it is expected, not a shock. A quiet fidget or chewed necklace can give the body something to do during the silent part.
Common questions
What if my child won't look at the schedule or story?
That is common at first. Leave it where the moment happens, point to one picture at a time, and keep it low-pressure. Many kids warm up to it after a few calm tries, in their own time.
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