For children (and adults), predictability and routine feel safe. Sudden change is often scary and leaves children feeling anxious. Anxiety is soothed with information, so it’s helpful to answer children’s questions and explain why their usual routines have changed. However, talking to young children about COVID-19 is challenging, especially when we remain worried and uncertain ourselves. These simple social stories give you the reassuring language and age-appropriate information to help children understand why they can’t go to school right now.