Frances Mack Intermediate School

Resources for Talking to Kids about Coronavirus 

For Parents:

Talking with Kids about Coronavirus

Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource

My Kids School is Closed, So Now What?

Helping Your Family De-Stress During Coronavirus Uncertainty 

For Students:

Brainpop Video on Coronavirus

A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus from NPR

The Yucky Bug by Julia Cook: Read Aloud 

Handwashing: Keeping your Family Healthy

English     Spanish

Stop Germs Wash Your Hands

English     Spanish

Screen time

• Limit television viewing or access to information on the Internet and through social media. Try to avoid watching or listening to information that might be upsetting when your children are present.
• Speak to your child about how many stories about COVID-19 on the Internet may be based on rumors and inaccurate information.
• Talk to your child about factual information of this disease—this can help reduce anxiety.
• Constantly watching updates on the status of COVID-19 can increase anxiety—avoid this.
• Be aware that developmentally inappropriate information (i.e., information designed for adults) can cause anxiety or confusion, particularly in young
• Engage your child in games or other interesting activities instead.