Mindblown! Hands-On Learning Kits Available

The Ins and Outs of

Cystic Fibrosis:

Hands-On CF Learning Kits

MindBlown Kits provide a fun and engaging opportunity to learn about how CF affects the body and what treatments can do to help. Each kit includes hands-on activities to teach about a specific body system so kids (and adults!) can learn about how the body works. A collaboration between Sarah Vooris (mom to children with CF) and child life specialist Torie Miele, the kits aim to explore science concepts, connect them to CF care, and put it all together to increase understanding for patients and caregivers within the CF community and beyond.

Each kit has all supplies needed to make that set of projects. Some supplies (like scissors or tape) are meant to be used for multiple kits. Kits are grant funded and free! The first two kits focus on the respiratory system and germs. Future kit content will include the gastrointestinal system and nutrition, kidneys and blood filtration, the immune system, genetics and heredity, and more.

KIT AVAILABILITY:
Who: Developed for kids 7-13 years of age
When/Where: CF clinic appointments in Lebanon or Manchester, inpatient stays, or by mail anytime by request
How: Connect with your child life specialist directly or via your CF care team.

Designed by CF mom Sarah, and Child Life Specialist Torie