We know that this past week has been extremely stressful, and these upcoming weeks hold more questions than answers.

We wanted to provide some tips and tricks for the next two weeks at home. We hope that these can help out in any way over this time period.

Ms. Carly Devine Ms. Danielle King Mr. Edward Hanna Mr. Craig Lawhead

What should I tell my children?

The Yucky Bug by Julia Cook

The Ultimate Kids' Guide to the New Coronavirus

Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus

Kids Health: COVID-19 How to Talk to Your Child

Counselor Keri

Brain Pop: Coronavirus
		Create a schedule for your day

Start with their school routine
Use school as the framework and honor what had been your child’s routine:

1) When are they used to having breakfast? Snack? Lunch?
2) When is recess?
3) Break the day into small chunks much like school does with subjects.
4) If your child has received optional at-home activities from his/her teacher, do they work best in the morning or afternoon?

Dedicate time to play

Build in Reading Go to recess
Make screen time a routine

Fun Coping Skills to Try!

Go Noodle

How to make a stressball

How to make a mindfulness jar

Who should I call if I need help?

1) Re:Solve Crisis Network
	
	a.     1-888-796-8226
	
2) Your Local Police Department
	
	a.     911