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This commercial videoconferencing program is offering free access during the coronavirus pandemic. You can create a login to meet individually or with groups for up to 40 minutes. Webcam and microphone are required. The Zoom website also offers video tutorials, live demonstrations, webinars, and articles on best practices. https://zoom.us/docs/en-us/covid19.html
This online learning program for children in grades K-3 is offering free access during school closures. Find games, videos, and interactive lessons on Health, Science, Reading & Writing, Math, Arts and Technology. Simply click the “Request Access” button at the top of the home screen to use these resources during school closure. https://jr.brainpop.com
Find engaging learning games, animated movies, and activities in a variety of subjects including Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health & SEL, Engineering & Tech. This online learning program is offering free access during school closures — simply click the “Request Access” button at the top of the home page. https://www.brainpop.com
Greater Good’s Guide to Well-Being During Coronavirus includes practices, resources, and articles for individuals, parents, and educators. This online magazine from the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley includes resources for dealing with anxiety, helping teenagers deal with social isolation, coping strategies for parents and for educators, and much more. Check … Continue reading Guide to well-being during coronavirus
Image source: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus This comic for kids helps them to explore and understand coronavirus, based on what experts say kids may want to know. It’s part of National Public Radio’s (NPR’s) Goats and Soda health blog. NPR: Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus To see more of our COVID-19 Resources, click the … Continue reading Just for kids: A comic exploring the new Coronavirus
A social story for parents, guardians, and educators to read together to help children aged 3-8 understand coronavirus, reassure their safety, and learn about people working to fight the virus. Something Strange Happened in My City (PDF booklet) Image source: https://fdafdaa5-78a3-4b52-a60c-bbc1ed5e8667.filesusr.com/ugd/d4e6d3_94633e79af82468b8adc6edcc362ea41.pdf To see more of our COVID-19 Resources, click the “COVID-19” button below.
Understood.com has developed resources on: how to talk with kids about coronavirus, strategies for learning at home, activities to keep kids busy at home, and information about disability issues at the workplace. Go to: https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/coronavirus-latest-updates To see more of our COVID-19 Resources, click the “COVID-19” button below.
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) offers a detailed guide for talking to children about coronavirus. This web page includes tips for talking with children at early elementary, late elementary, middle, and high school ages; suggested points to emphasize; suggestions for ways to avoid overwhelming children (and yourself) with information, and links to additional … Continue reading Talking to children about COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A parent resource
Image source: https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/ This 4-minute video from Child Mind Institute features Dr. Jamie Howard, their Director of Trauma and Resilience Service, offering tips for parents on how to handle the topic of coronavirus with their children. The tips are also offered in text form. Talking to Kids About Coronavirus Video: https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/ To see more of … Continue reading Talking to kids about Coronavirus
Image source: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus/ This March 6, 2020 blog post from PBS Kids describes ways that parents can explain to young children the coronavirus outbreak, what it means for them, and how they can contribute to stopping the spread by being a “germ buster.” The blog also includes links to specific children’s TV episodes that address … Continue reading How to talk to your kids about Coronavirus