How to talk about COVID-19 with students

Click Here for a video on coping with the coronavirus

Click Here for a book about the coronavirus

Click Here for another book about the coronavirus

Click here for a "why wear masks" social story

Little Children/Big Challenges Sesame Street Ideas for conversation and activities

An interesting article here about Countering Stigma and Racism as relates to the COVID-19 pandemic

For those schools who use Second Step click here for additional resources

Assorted Resources:

Time Capsule template (This can be a nice activity for students to work on both independently or with the group over time

Social Story about Zoom and Video Class Sessions (Most appropriate for Grades K-2)

A few Middle School Specific Resources:

Quick Trauma-Sensitive ZOOM Tip:

For some students, especially those who have experienced a traumatic event, seeing their own reflection in the mirror is stressful and uncomfortable. For those that would like- Zoom has a function where a student can leave their camera on, but not see their own picture on the screen. HERE is the link that explains how to do this.

Self-Care for Teachers

As you each work hard to to support your students and school communities, alongside your own families, self-care becomes ever more important. Below are a few links that provide some ideas and suggestions for how we, as school professionals, can be sure to engage in self-care during these challenging times

Article about Coping with Stress (National Center on School Mental Health)

Stress and Coping Tips (CDC)