Helpful Resources for Talking to Children about the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We recently were provided with some links that may be helpful tools in assisting you talking to your children about the Coronavirus. Our campus doors may be closed for an extended Spring Break but our community remains open and we are #inthistogether.

Great article for adults to help with talking to kids about coronavirus

https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/

Free, printable social story about the Coronavirus

https://theautismeducator.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/The-Corona-Virus-Free-Printable-.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1ulf42_sHE6gejRqSA3l-1z6FFpRvVpIiZXzggPDDGiKPn5LJgK0oWIXM

Audio story for kids, plus printable comic strip

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus

Excellent list of videos, songs, and show segments from Daniel Tiger to Sesame Street helping with ways to keep kids safe and healthy

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus