An interdisciplinary team of Stanford students created a virtual map showing where local schoolchildren can receive free meals during school closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Meal pickup locations are being set up around the country — check with your local school district for information. https://news.stanford.edu/2020/03/26/stanford-students-map-free-meals-bay-area-schoolchildren/ To see more of our COVID-19 Resources, click the … Continue reading Map of free meal locations for Bay Area schoolchildren
This recent Time magazine article offers tips for creating daily routines to keep young children engaged and learning while out of school. In addition to laying out a framework based on school schedules, the article offers specific activity suggestions for indoor play, outdoor activity, screen time, and more. https://time.com/5803373/coronavirus-kids-at-home-activities/ To see more of our COVID-19 … Continue reading Creating routines for kids at home due to school closures
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.
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