How to Explain the Coronavirus-19 to Children

How to Explain the Coronavirus-19 to Children

Explaining the Coronavirus-19 to children can be challenging. Please use these resources to help you explain this complicated concept to children. 

Videos:

• Julia Cook reads The Yucky Bug (K-2 grade)
• Vimeo (2-6 grade)
• Brain Pop Video- note: this one may not be good for kids who have perseverative thinking
• Just for Kids: Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus from NPR
• How to Talk to Your Kid about Coronavirus
• Why We Stay Home 
• Explaining Social Distancing
  

Documents:

• Coronavirus-19 Social Story
• Yucky Bug PowerPoint
• A Story to Help Children Understand Coronavirus from Music City Counselor
• Coronavirus Talksheet from Counselor Keri
• PBS How to Talk to your Kid about Coronavirus
• Talking to Your Child About COVID-19: A Parent Resource

Schedule Ideas

• Parent Academy K-2 Schedule

• COVID 19 Daily Schedule - From Amy on Instagram (allthings_lovelyxo)