For all of us, COVID-19 , sometimes referred to as Conronavirus , can be difficult to understand. There are a number of different ways of trying to explain this virus to children, and to show that there are measures they can take to keep safe.

We have already sent home a number of recommended resources by email but we thought it might be helpful to collate a selection of these in one, easily accessible, place.

Coronavirus: A Book For ChildrenA free information book explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler

NHS Coronavirus Factsheet for Children

Children’s Commissioner Guide to Coronavirus

Mindheart.co Child Friendly Explanation of Coronavirus

 

CBBC Newsround

It is important to talk about our concerns and to try to understand what is happening in the world.  happening. So why not share this Coronavirus video series from CBBC Newsround has some excellent videos. CBBC Newsround

 e-Bugs

The Department for Education has suggested that schools share the e-Bugs website with children. It may help children if they understand the issue better from a biological point of view.

e-Bug Homepage Fun games and teaching resources about microbes and antibiotics

Stop germs spreading with fun e-Bug resources. You can help stop germs spreading by following this range of fun home learning lesson plans on hand washing and respiratory hygiene.

e-Bug KS1 Horrid Hands

e-Bug KS1 Super Sneezes

e-Bug KS2 Hand Hygiene

e-Bug KS2 Respiratory Hygiene

e-Bug Games Page

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