Allergy & Asthma Learning Resources for Children

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Published: April 2, 2020

Revised: November 19th, 2024

Illustration of two joyful children jumping in front of trees under a sunset sky. The text reads "Welcome to Breatherville USA" in bold red and white lettering. The scene is colorful, featuring greenery and a playful atmosphere.

When school is out for the summer, your child’s learning adventure does not have to stop.

As you develop a daily routine with your child, be sure to include health and wellness as part of your learning “curriculum.” Allergy & Asthma Network is pleased to offer learning resources – our Breatherville puzzles from Allergy & Asthma Today magazine, reading resources and children’s books in our online store. We have something fun and engaging for all kiddos!


Breatherville Puzzles

Download and print out our children’s page from our magazine…

Colorful children's activity page titled "Welcome to Breatherville USA" features a secret code words puzzle, sections on houseplant superpowers, lunch bunch, and "Iggy and the Inhalers" with illustrations and photos of plants and children playing.
Illustrated flyer titled "Welcome to Breatherville USA" featuring a character, Phoebe the Pug, and various activities including a word puzzle and information about asthma triggers. Bright, colorful design with autumn-themed elements.

 


Inspirational Stories — For Children, By Children

A group of adults in matching superhero costumes pose with a child in a suit. The child holds a colorful book and smiles. The adults wear red and white outfits with masks, and one has a blonde wig. The setting appears to be indoors with bright lighting.

Book Nook

Ready for order in our Online Store


Colorful children's book cover titled "Asthma Is Not Stopping Me, Featuring Fabulous Me, Piper Lee!" with an illustrated character wearing winter sports gear, a helmet, and goggles, set against a snowy background.

Asthma Is Not Stopping Me: Featuring Fabulous Me, Piper Lee
By Tolya Thompson

Piper Lee is off and running — keeping her asthma triggers away, so she can breathe easy every day. The latest entry in the Piper Lee book series, this is a wonderful educational tool for elementary school children.

 


Book cover for "Fabulous Me, Piper Lee and the Peanut Butter Itch" by Tolya L. Thompson, illustrated by Terence Gaylor. It features a jar of "Peanut Butter Bliss" on a kitchen counter with a child peeking over the top.

Fabulous Me, Piper Lee and the Peanut Butter Itch
By Tolya Thompson

Wide-eyed, cheerful Piper Lee loves peanut butter, but a little taste turns into an allergic reaction – and an important lesson on avoiding food allergens and getting prompt treatment. Great educational tool for elementary-school-age children.

 


A cartoon cover titled "Peter's Perfect Pipes" features a smiling boy in a yellow shirt. Below, anthropomorphic toothpaste, toothbrush, and dental floss characters dance joyfully against a bathroom backdrop.

Peter’s Perfect Pipes
By Jaime Mahaffey and Kristy High

Peter is an active boy but one day he starts to have trouble breathing and can’t figure out why. He soon is diagnosed with asthma. With the help of an old friend and two new friends – an inhaler named Piper and his sidekick, a valved holding chamber named Aerial – Peter learns how his medications work, how to use them correctly and how to manage his asthma.

 


Your Daily Routine

Need help developing and maintaining an at-home routine for your family? Here’s a helpful infographic from Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Illustrated chart with six sections: Routine, Family Time, Personal Care, Exercise, Play Time, and Share with Others. Icons include a clock, family on a bench, toothbrush, jumping figures, TV with books and a game controller, and social media logos.



Resources For Parents

• National Association of School Psychologists — Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting from COVID-19

• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Talking With Children About the Coronavirus