Talking with Your Kids about COVID-19
This is intended to be a guide for talking with your children about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and its implications for school and our community. As educators and parents, we know that often our children are consuming information from the media and other children that might not be accurate and can be scary. To help combat bad information and unnecessary fear, the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) has put together some resources parents and educators can use with their children. We encourage you to follow the basic guidelines below and explore the provided links for more information and deeper conversations with your children.
Basic guidelines provided by Child Mind Institute (you may click here for further explanations of each guideline):
You may also want to use the provided links below which include useful videos and a comic.
There are additional links and resources within the “Social Emotional Learning” section of each grade level.
Stay safe and healthy!
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