Talking to Kids About COVID-19

Three short great resources that just came across our feeds:

How to Talk With Children About COVID-19: An early childhood education expert provides tips about how to explain the ongoing pandemic to children. Smithsonian Magazine (thanks ALSC for the link!)  3/26/20

Explaining Physical Distancing to Your Little Kid with This Video. Lifehacker blog 3/25/20

If Your Kids Have Coronavirus Questions, the NYT's Science Reporter has Answers.  (describes a great 30 minute podcast) 3/27/20. Lifehacker

For more information and resources on resources for kids/families, please see earlier posts in our 

Kids Resources YSS COVID-19 series:

Back to School Picture Books for Teaching Coronavirus Procedures 8/11/20

ALSC’s #Looktolibraries Resources 8/4/20

Curated List of Free COVID-19 EBooks for Kids 4/27/20

Infographic to Help Parents with Tech Time During COVID-19 4/2/20

Tips on Safe and Inclusive Gaming/Livestreaming for Families 4/6/20

Talking to Kids About COVID-19  3/28/20

Ear Ticklin’ Listening/Viewing for Kids at Home 3/30/20