No. Quiet Down Pets™ do NOT replace emergency procedures, lockdown protocols, safety training, or school prevention programs. They are designed to complement the procedures already established by each school.

For the intended use of the Classroom Set, Quiet Down Pets™ should be accessible to students during LOCKDOWN drills and emergencies as directed by the school. Teachers may use the book and breathing exercises during regular classroom instruction to help students learn the calming routine.

Schools have safety procedures in place to help protect students, but we felt there was a missing piece: a simple, child-centered resource that helps children practice staying calm and gives them something familiar and comforting to hold when they may feel scared, anxious, or overwhelmed.