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This colourful picture book gives children the answers when it comes to explaining what the virus is, how it spreads, and what they can do to help, in gentle and simple language that even the youngest kids can follow. It also offers strategies to parents and caregivers for helping their kids navigate anxiety they might be feeling around the pandemic.
By using the simple coping strategies found in this workbook, parents and caregivers can encourage children to express thoughts, questions, and feelings. These life skills may help reduce and manage children’s stress or anxiety, and provide some sense of control within their changing lives.
Saying goodbye: When someone dies
We created this booklet for children to address the issue of them saying goodbye to a loved one, when they are not able to take part in practices that they would ordinarily be invited to be involved in.
Saying goodbye can be done in lots of different ways, and although children and adults are understandably going to be feeling very sad, and perhaps also very angry, about the loss of rituals and changes in practices, we hope this resource provides some comfort and reassurance to you during this difficult time.
“My Hero is You” should be read by a parent, caregiver or teacher alongside a child or a small group of children. It is not encouraged for children to read this book independently without the support of a parent, caregiver or teacher. The supplementary guide called “Actions for Heroes” (to be published later) offers support for addressing topics related to COVID-19, helping children manage feelings and emotions, as well as supplementary activities for children to do based on the book.
Bunty and Bubbly (Washing hands)
It’s OK to Worry about Coronavirus: A resource pack for children under 12 years old to help manage difficult feelings about coronavirus
When you have a worry
It’s OK to Worry about COVID-19: A resource pack for teenagers (12 years and over) to help manage difficult feelings about the coronavirus that causes COVID-19
Let the worry go
The worksheet helps parents and caregivers explain the virus to young children in a way that can help reduce the fear and worry it can cause in them.