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Parent Tools for Social Distancing

Resources to help support your child through the COVID-19 Pandemic 

Video Social Story - Coronavirus

Distance Learning Social Story 

Made with Boardmaker ​Click tab to download file
Social story

Helping Children Cope: Parent Tips

Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19
​F
rom National Association of School Psychologists

Article

More Social Stories

I Can Use My Words
Download this social story to remind kids to use their words. 
I Can Use my words
Whole Body Listening
Download this social story to support your child's ability to listen. 
I can listen
Giving People Space
Support understanding of social distancing and personal space.
Giving people space
I Like To Run
Download this social story to remind kids to slow down inside.
I like to run
​Washing My Hands
Download this social story to remind kids about washing hands.

Washing my hands
Giving People Space - With Visuals
Support understanding of social distancing and personal space.
personal space - visuals
Putting Away My Blocks
Download this social story to remind kids to pick up their toys. 
Put away my blocks
Safety Wherever I Go
This social story reminds kids of things & people that keep us safe.

Safety Wherever I go
Greeting People
Support understanding of how to greet people during COVID-19.

Greeting people

Learning About Coronavirus

NPR web-comic Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
​“It's based on a radio story that NPR education reporter Cory Turner did.
​He asked some experts what kids might want to know about the new coronavirus discovered in China.”
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BrainPop Video  Coronavirus
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​​"It can be scary to hear about a disease outbreak, but learning the facts can help ease your mind. A new coronavirus—a type of virus named for its crown-like shape—"

Schedules

Easy Visual Schedule for Home
This School Closure Autism Toolkit is provided by Easter Seals of Chicago. 
​It was designed for home use during the school closures due to COVID-19.
School Closure Toolkit
Sample Daily Schedule
Click below to view and download a sample daily schedule to structure learning at home
Daily Schedule
Visual Schedule Pieces
Created for distance learning support
Made with Lesson Pix
Visual schedule pieces

​4 Free PDF tools “Parenting Tools for Social Distancing”

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​provided by 
Make Social Learning Stick!

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​​​​​Calming Strategies​

Check Ins with Your Child
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Family Schedule Templates


Mindfulness with Your Child


How To Manage Emotions - Videos

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​Keep Calm and Structure On: How to manage emotions and
​build structure at home during COVID-19

by Elizabeth Sautter and Dr. Rebecca Branstetter ​

Watch these 3 videos from Make Social Learning Stick! Keep Calm and Structure On
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Video 1
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Keep Calm and Schedule On
Video 2
The Need for Daily Check Ins ​
Video 3
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Managing Emotions

Handwashing Resources

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​MESSY demonstration of why it's important to wash your hands!​ ​​

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Miss Leslie The Clean Fairy
uses olive oil and cinnamon to illustrate the concept of germs on our hands. 

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Parent supervision - messy activity! 

How Long Do I Wash My Hands?
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20+ Free Handwashing Signs for Kids 
Posters

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FREE Yoga/Mindfulness
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daily at 4pm Central at 
1000-petals.com and on their Facebook page
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  • Welcome
    • About
    • Contact
  • OT Skills
    • Important Things to Know for Child Development
    • Fine Motor
    • Visual Motor
    • Visual Perception
    • Body Awareness & Strengthening
    • Life Skills
  • Activities
    • Activities for Home
    • Movement Breaks
    • Outdoor & Indoor Play Activities
    • Personalized Videos
  • Self Regulation
    • Activities
    • Relaxation Methods
    • ZONES of Regulation
  • Handwriting
    • Size Matters Program
    • Activities
  • Resources
    • Community Resources
    • Links & Apps
    • Just For Parents
    • Just for Teachers
    • Parent Tools for Social Distancing