Pandemic Books & Resources for Toddlers
Updated: Aug 8, 2020
Two doctors from California wrote this series of books about sisters Millie and Suzie (also check out their book on breaking a bone if it applies to your family!).
Age Group: 2
Books are FREE to download and hard copies can be purchased via Amazon.
Kid's Guide to the Coronavirus
This book, written by a social worker and psychologist, is recommended by the American Psychology Association touches on what is COVID, what it means for going out and about, and what little ones can do.
Age Group: 3-8 (could break it down for younger)
Free to download! Make sure to take advantage of the notes in the back of the book for tips on how to present the book and things to think about.
There is also a book for preteens if you have older siblings!
A Book About...
Age: 5+ (I think certain 3&4 year olds could understand some of these concepts as well)
https://akidsbookabout.com/pages/covid-19
COVID-19 Helpers
https://news.emory.edu/stories/2020/05/er_covid_19_book_winners/campus.html
Tips:
Ask them what they already know, what have they noticed?
Acknowledge their feelings and things they have noticed
Break up your time with the books; Just look at pictures and talk about the pages first
Great Places to follow on Insta
Make masks, hand washing as part of your routine
Try letting them practice on babydoll/stuffed animal
Additional Resources
Kids Health by Ne
Mouse Loves Pig - masks for babydoll/stuff animals
Instagram & Blogs
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