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Supporting your Preschooler Coping During the Pandemic
 5 Things to Know or Do
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It’s okay to ask for help! Asking for help is not a sign of weakness but instead a sign that you are strong enough to recognize support is needed.
- We are all becoming more aware of the need to make sure everyone is slowing the spread of germs. Wearing a mask and washing hands are effective ways to keep family and friends healthy. You can help kids get used to wearing a mask and make hand washing fun and educational.
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All FCPS students (regardless of age) are eligible for free grab and go meals, as well as other county children that are eighteen (18) years and under. Adults picking up meals for children should let staff know how many children's meals they need. Adults may pay $2 for the meals as well.
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Self-care is key. The saying “you can’t pour from an empty cup” is accurate. In order to support children as a parent or teacher, you must first care for yourself. Find ways to make sure you are taking time for yourself. Zero To Three offers Tips for Families: Coronavirus. Cincinnati Children’s also has information to support Self Care for Parents.
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Storytelling and reading with children can help them process what is going on in the world today. The National Association for the Education of Young Children shares The Power of Storytelling in Early Childhood: Helping Children Process the Coronavirus Crisis. You can also start with the suggested read alouds below.
 More than 4 Children Read Alouds
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The Unwelcome Stranger: COVID-19 An online story available in 11 languages with more coming. "Pangea Publishing wrote this story to provide important public health information through a narrative that empowers parents to discuss this subject with their children. Included with the book are project-based learning activities families can complete with children while they are home from school."
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My Hero is You, Storybook for Children on COVID-19 by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings. An online story available in multiple languages. "Over 1,700 children, parents, caregivers and teachers from around the world took the time to share with us how they were coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. A big thank you to these children, their parents, caregivers and teachers for completing our surveys and influencing this story. This is a story developed for and by children around the world.”
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Goodnight iPad by Ann Droyd. A parody of the classic that will help you put yourself and your devices to sleep.
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Once Upon a Time. Online: A Happily Every After Is Only a Click Away! by David Bedford, author, and Rose Reeve, illustrator.
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Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere by Kira Willey
- Any of the A Little Spot by Diane Alber (A Little Spot Wears a Mask; A Little Spot Stays Home; A Little Spot of Patience; A Little Spot of Feelings; A Little Spot of Anxiety; and many many more!)
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Social Stories are a great tool to help children understand changes that have happened and to help them prepare for change that might be coming in the future. Social Stories are often used to support children; however, they can be a great tool to help all children understand change and expectations. The site Autism Little Learners has created multiple social stories to support children with the changes we are experiencing due to the pandemic.
 More than 3 Links to Visit
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Supporting Young Children after Crisis Events (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
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10 Prop Box Ideas: Mini Learning Centers at Home (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
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COVID-19 Parental Resources Kit – Early Childhood (Centers for Disease Control)
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Supporting the youngest learners and their families in the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) response (blogs.worldbank.org)
 More than 2 Videos to View
- CNN/Sesame Street coronavirus town hall
- Dr. Gupta Shows Elmo How to Make a Mask
- Why Wear a Mask Science Experiment
 1 Point to Access Research
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Coping With Pandemic: Families Engagement and Early Parental Intervention to Support Child Development During and After the Covid-19 Outbreak (frontiersin.org)
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