Reading During Remote Learning : COVID-19 Resources for Children

Lots of resources, such as First Aid for Feelings and How To Talk To Your Child About The Coronavirus.

With schools closed for another two months in Massachusetts, parents are feeling the strain: about lost income, childcare and learning time, messy homes and unmet needs.

Your friends on Sesame Street are here to support you during the COVID-19 health crisis. We know that these are very stressful times; daily lives have been disrupted, and families everywhere are trying to create a new sense of normalcy. Children thrive with structure in their lives and they learn best through play--even in everyday moments like mealtimes and morning and evening routines. So our site is filled with content you can use all day long to spark playful learning, offer children comfort, and focus a bit on yourself, too. After all, it's important that we take care of ourselves, so that we can best care for our families.

The following resources offer tips for families including age-appropriate responses to common questions, a guide to self-care, and activities for young children experiencing social distancing.