COVID-19/ 2020-2021 School Year Information

Social Emotional Learning
SEL Re-Entry Updates and Resources

Parent Resources

• MASKS
  • Do's and Don'ts of mask-wearing from CDC (link)
  • Superhero infographic with tips for getting kids ready to wear masks (PDF)
  • Wearing a mask to school social story, ENGLISH (social story)
  • Wearing a mask to school social story, SPANISH (social story)
  • Wear a mask social story, real pictures, Autism Society (social story)
  • Why are we wearing masks? Be a mask hero (video)
  • Jack Hartman Song, why we wear masks for young students (video)
  • Jack Hartman Song, why we wear masks, very young students (video) 
  • How to wear a mask, WHO (video)
  • Do's and don'ts of mask-wearing infographic, WHO (infographic)
• HANDWASHING 
  • Handwashing Poster Version 1, CDC (poster)
  • Handwashing Poster, Version 2, CDC (poster)
  • Handwashing is your superpower (girl), younger students (poster)
  • Handwashing is your superpower (boy), younger students (poster)
  • How to wash your hands, Brain Pop (video)
  • Germ Smart- Wash Your Hands, why wash? in-depth explanation, younger students (video w/ music)
  • Handwashing poster includes 20 seconds (poster)
  • Handwashing poster, "Be a germ buster",  includes 20 seconds
• SOCIAL/PHYSICAL DISTANCING
  • What is Social Distancing?  (video)
  • Jack Hartman Song, Greet from 6 feet, younger students (video)
  • Greet from 6 feet rap version (video)
  • How far is 6 feet?, older students (video)
• Other resources
  • Are you scared or worried?  (video)
  • COVID Explainer for very young kids (video)
  • COVID Explanation for young kids  (video)
  • COVID explained by a superhero  (video)
  • COVID info for older elementary (video)
  • Helping children cope with changes resulting from Covid-19  (NASP article)
  • Resources for Parents & Educators (Links)
  • https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/ (video-older elementary)
  • https://www.secondstep.org/covid19support

SEL Roadmap Link
Covid Supports through Second Step link

Additional Parent SEL Supports

• National Association of School Psychologists, 2020. The article is called, "Helping children cope with changes resulting from Covid-19". 
• Countering Coronavirus Stigma and Racism from the National Association of School Psychologists.
• Pre-recorded Webinar, So Now What? Support SEL at Home featuring Jennifer Miller Confident Parents, Confident Kids.
• Child Mind Institute: Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus.
• PBS: How to Talk to Your Kid About Coronavirus.
• Teaching Tolerance: Speaking Up Against Racism Around the New Coronavirus.
• Understanding the Anger Mountain with Kelli Hunt and Sheena Watterson.
  • Wednesday, August 12 at 7 p.m.
  • Register for the live webinar.