_Story to help talk to your kids about COVID-19 (6)

A story to help talk to kids about COVID-19

This story was written to
help kids make sense of

everything that is
happening in the world
right now. Please utilize it

as you see fit.

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People can get sick from the germs that
live in the world.

Right now people are getting sick with Coronavirus.

If I cough or sneeze I will use a tissue and then
throw it in the trash or use the inside of my elbow.

Then I will immediately wash my hands.

To try and stay well I will sing happy birthday twice
while I wash my hands to wash the germs away.

My school might be closed to clean the germs. I will
stay at home while it is cleaned. I might read, do
school work or play while I am home.

Some of the things I do for fun might be cancelled
while the germs are being cleaned. But I can find

new ways to have fun at home.

I might miss seeing my friends. But I can ask to call
them on the phone or plan fun things to play
together when we see each other again!

If I feel nervous or upset I can talk to
someone that I trust about how I feel.

If I feel upset I can think of all the helpers who
are working hard to keep me safe and well!

I will remember it is important to wash my hands
with soap and water often so I can be a helper too!

When it is safe I will get to play with my friends
and go back to school!