Children and young people will have lots of questions, and potential concerns, about Coronavirus (COVID-19). Thanks to our member, Dawn Menzies, who has put this fantastic resource list together for us to share.
Click here to download the PDF.
Public Health England resources about stopping spreading germs for different ages: https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/schools
BBC Newsround – various articles and videos
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51204456
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/13865002
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51861089
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51734855
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51936286
Coronavirus video by the World Health Organisation (for older children)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOV1aBVYKGA&feature=youtu.be
Sensory Integration network – handwashing tips for people with sensory difficulties
https://www.sensoryintegration.org.uk/News/8821506
Roddensvale School – a Social Story about Coronvirus
https://www.facebook.com/487644451375099/posts/1630632433742956/
Brainpop video and resources on the Coronavirus for Years 3-7
https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
Live Science – The ultimate kids’ guide to the new coronavirus
https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-kids-guide.html
Unicef – Latest news and updates on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/covid-19
https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/how-teachers-can-talk-children-about-coronavirus-disease-covid-19
https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/how-talk-your-child-about-coronavirus-covid-19
British Psychological Society – advice: Talking to children about Coronavirus
Place2be – Coronavirus: Helpful information to answer questions from children
https://www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/2020/march/coronavirus-information-for-children/
Save the Children – 7 simple tips on how to talk to kids about Coronavirus
Hand in Hand Parenting – Talking to your Child about Coronavirus
Aha! Parenting – What to Say To Your Child About the Coronavirus — and How To Cope As a Parent
https://www.ahaparenting.com/blog/talking-with-children-about-the-corona-virus
How to Talk to Kids and Teens About World Trauma
https://www.heysigmund.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-and-teens-about-world-trauma/
How to Strengthen Children & Teens Against Anxiety After News of a World Trauma
https://www.heysigmund.com/anxiety-in-children-after-world-trauma/
Something Bad Happened: A Kid’s Guide to Coping with events in the News
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Something-Bad-Happened-Coping-Events/dp/1787750744
What to Do When You’re Scared and Worried: A Guide for Kids
If you have to self-isolate with your children or if schools close, the following comprehensive list of educational resource sites may be useful:
https://www.facebook.com/jean.worsley/posts/10156608078391076
Dr. Dawn Menzies
Educational and Child Psychologist
dawn.menzies@aspects-psychology.co.uk | 07396 519699
Member of www.link.coop
Click here to download the PDF.
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