Online Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Discussing Grief, Trauma & violence with kids
Tips for Talking to Children and Youth After Traumatic Events: A Guide for Parents and Educators
When Disaster Strikes: Talking to Children About Traumatic Events
Help During Coronavirus Closures
We know that many families are adapting to extended periods at home with their children and wanting to keep them engaged in learning. Here are some helpful resources!
Coronavirus/COVID-19-Specific Resources
Parent Guide to COVID-19 - National Association of School Psychologists
Talking with Children about Infections Disease Outbreaks - SAMSHA (broken down by age group)
“My Name is Coronavirus” Illustrated Guide - Mindheart Kids
“What is the Coronavirus?” Illustrated Book - The Autism Educator
Social Distancing: It’s Time To Come In, Bear - Kim Stewart (Children’s author)
How to talk to your kids about Coronavirus - PBS Kids
Coronavirus Children’s Book - Christine Borst (free pdf in English, Spanish, and French)
From Kids Connect at Mental Health Partners
We Wear Masks - LJ Warner (A simple story to support children in understanding why they see everyone wearing masks.)
En Español - Nosotros unamos máscaras
From TLC Teachers
Mat Man with Amanda Brunning
Additional Educational Supports
A Beautiful Day: An Early Childhood space from University of Nebraska
VBooks: Animated storybooks with narration (free access available to many titles)
Virtual School Activities: A compilation of websites with online educational tools, videos and fun activities!
Have Fun Teaching: Free teaching packs for preschool (and up)
Amazing Educational Resources: A list of free educational resources available, due to school closings.
Virtual Field Trips: Visit the San Diego zoo, mars, or the Monterey Bay Aquarium, all from your living room!
Daily Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems: Join Mo Willems for a daily doodle (with instruction sheet online) instruction!
A Parent’s Guide: More links to free online educational resources.
Virtual Farm Trips: Look inside a real working farm!
Storytime From Space: Astronauts read books aloud from space!
GoNoodle: These online videos help kids stay active and get moving.
Audible: Offering free children’s books while schools are closed