COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 RESOURCES

‘Kid Safety During COVID-19 – Expert Advice from a Pediatrician’

https://www.safety.com/news/coronavirus-kids-safety/

Additional articles and resources from Safety.com about the Coronavirus can be found here: https://www.safety.com/category/coronavirus/

HELPING CHILDREN AND TEENS UNDERSTAND:

What Parents Need to Know about COVID-19 (NCH)
- https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/700childrens/2020/01/novel-coronavirus
Explaining COVID-19 for children
- https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR2S4HdQIclBKD3IMtF5I8DeasdaadUjhNhqFM38WFMgmsrNncRW8aVCU68
A Comic Exploring COVID-19
- https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus
Talking with teens and Tweens
- https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/02/well/family/coronavirus-teenagers-anxiety.html
Others:
- https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf

Great article for adults to help with talking to kids about coronavirus

Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus Crisis

Audio story for kids, plus printable comic strip

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus

Excellent list of videos, songs, and show segments from Daniel Tiger to Sesame Street helping with way to keep kids safe and healthy

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus

Free, printable social story about the Coronavirus

https://theautismeducator.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/The-Corona-Virus-Free-Printable-.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1ulf42_sHE6gejRqSA3l-1z6FFpRvVpIiZXzggPDDGiKPn5LJgK0oWIXM

SELF-CARE:

Center for Disease Control – Stress and Coping during COVID-19
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fcoping.html
Ten Percent Happier – free access to app to all healthcare workers
- https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide
Parenting during COVID-19
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/little-house-calls/202003/parenting-during-covid-19
Anxiety (self and family)
- https://thriveglobal.com/stories/six-ways-to-protect-yourself-and-your-family-from-anxiety-about-the-coronavirus/
Preparation and Response Plan; National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf
NAMI HelpLine
- https://namiohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HelpLine-Coronavirus-Planning.pdf
SAMHSA (tips and support for all ages)
- https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/pep20-01-01-006_508_0.pdf
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or by texting TalkWithUS 66746

ACTIVITIES AT HOME:

Music and Dance from Go Noodle
- https://www.youtube.com/user/GoNoodleGames
Podcasts for kids
- https://amp.commonsense.org/blog/6016cebb-52c7-41b5-96c1-5cdd64efbd60
Giant list of activities courtesy of Princess Awesome & Boy Wonder
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o6kEgCKLn3cyIm2hehhhSTIk7yRTd0C3zx49JS4wwCI/preview

LEARNING AT HOME:

Khan Academy (complete with structured schedule for all grades)
- https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vSZhOdEPAWjUQpqDkVAlJrFwxxZ9Sa6zGOq0CNRms6Z7DZNq-tQWS3OhuVCUbh_-P-WmksHAzbsrk9d/pub
Reading Comprehension Lessons:
- https://reading.ecb.org/index.html
National Geographic Kids
- https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
Exploring Geography and maps
- https://intothemap.org/
Dr. Seuss Reading and games
- https://www.seussville.com/
K-8 Learning Games
- https://www.abcya.com/
- https://www.funbrain.com/
Science and STEM videos
- https://www.thefablab.com/
12 Museums offering virtual tours
- https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours?fbclid=IwAR3JEcNd2d19W0iyP15SEK86TrBAgJmrWVESE_PiCEVviNYYbR8GQLImsf8
Learn new skills
- https://diy.org/
Classes for Ages 3-18 (small group video chats available)
- https://outschool.com/

Varsity Tutors: Virtual School Day & Virtual Summer Camp
- www.varsitytutors.com

Kids Activities:

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Educational Activities and Podcasts:

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YouTube Channels for shows

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Cincinnati Zoo has a facebook live event every day at 3pm!

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This is the museum tours from around the world!

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Smithsonian Virtual Tour

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This is an entire list of Education Companies offering free subscriptions due to schools closing https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free-subscriptions/__;!!ODYTt7Uqo6LDP14!y6o89kHYiFIJ7NCmiXkNE-iUtJBAP7kocBr9mo1vMcuiSy0HkAwJLcgiBrAqywHk_K_eYnLa$

McHarper Manor will be live DAILY with FREE art tutorials to keep spirits up, families engaged and creativity flowing.

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Over 30 Virtual Field Trips!

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Historical movies for kids 6-12

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Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of FREE books, websites and more.

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No internet, no problem:

For students without internet, call Spectrum at 1-844-488-8398 –

to access free internet services during the school shutdown.