COVID-19 Resources and HSL Services

A lesson plan for 3-5th and 6-8th grade students with videos, activities, and even some fun.

Tumblehome Books offers free info-graphics and games to help kids understand Covid-19 and hand hygiene.

From NPR, a comic explaining Coronavirus. Can be printed out a folded into a 'zine.

This social story from the easterseals Illinois Autism Partnership focuses on simple images to help kids understand recent changes to their daily routines.

A Spanish language picture book with brilliant illustrations and discussion of the important of staying home during quarantine.

A free digital books for children aged 5-9. Friendly illustrations and answers to common questions.

An illustrated story that celebrates the human desire to know and the life-saving power ofscientific research.Available in many different languages thanks to the work of a network of incredible volunteers.

The New York City School Library System has developed this wonderful list of free children's book. Many of the titles are in Spanish.

Kids Health has a series of Coronavirus topics for parent including how to talk to your children, calming anxiety, and social distancing.

The Centers for Disease Control offer these resources for Schools and Childcare Facilities to talk with children grades K-12 about Covid-19, and manage anxieties.

A simple tip page from the World Health Organization on helping children cope with the stress of Covid-19.

This resource from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network provides information for parents and caregivers about infectious disease outbreaks in your community. Knowing important information about the outbreak and learning how to be prepared can reduce stress and help calm likely anxieties. This resource will help parents and caregivers think about how an infectious disease outbreak might affect their family— both physically and emotionally—and what they can do to help their family cope.

Guidelines from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).