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When a child is newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, returning to school can be overwhelming, for the child and for those around them. This kit helps young diabetics teach classmates about their disease and fight discrimination at school.
The Complete Classroom Education Kit
When a child is newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, returning to school can be overwhelming—for the child and for those around them. Parents are often left to explain a complex medical condition to teachers and classmates, all while managing their child's health and emotional needs.
The Type 1 Explained Kit is designed to make that process easier. Created by T1 families, this kit gives you the tools to confidently bring Type 1 education into your child’s classroom—fostering understanding, empathy, and support from day one.
Each kit includes:
- A children’s book to introduce Type 1 Diabetes in a friendly, age-appropriate way
- A puzzle and coloring activity book for peers to learn key terms and concepts
- A card deck with fun questions and empathy scenarios to spark discussion
- A simple classroom science demo to show how insulin works
- Teacher resources and guides to help staff confidently support your child
Parents can bring the kit into class themselves or provide it to the teacher to use during circle time, health week, or classroom discussion. It’s an easy, effective way to help classmates become allies—and to remind your child they’re not alone.
One box. A more inclusive classroom. A stronger start.
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Everything you need for one 30-student classroom!
Pre-order Notice
Kits ordered today will ship in the first week of September, just in time for back-to-school.
What's Included in Your Kit
Children's Book
A friendly, age-appropriate introduction to Type 1 Diabetes
Activity Book
Puzzles and coloring activities to learn key terms and concepts
Discussion Cards
Fun questions and empathy scenarios to spark discussion
Science Demo
Simple classroom demonstration to show how insulin works
Teacher Resources
Guides to help staff confidently support your child
Parent Guide
Step-by-step instructions for presenting to the class
One Box. A More Inclusive Classroom. A Stronger Start.
Parents can bring the kit into class themselves or provide it to the teacher to use during circle time, health week, or classroom discussion. It's an easy, effective way to help classmates become allies—and to remind your child they're not alone.