COVID-19 Resources for Parents

DISCLAIMER: The materials referenced on this web page are optional educational resources for schools. ASPP has not evaluated all of these resources and does not endorse any of the information on these pages. This information is solely a set of curated resources for you to use at your discretion. Check with your state department of education and local education authority about requirements for instruction.

TALKING WITH CHILDREN: The following resources provide supports for talking with children of various ages and developmental levels about COVID-19.

Content	Links
Guidance for talking with children about COVID-19 Available in multiple languages	NASP Resource: Talking with Children SAMHSA Resource: Talking with Children CASEL Guidelines for Talking with Children Just for Kids - A Comic Exploring the New Corona Virus COVID-19 Social Story - The Autism Educator How to discuss COVID-19 with Children Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with COVID-19
Guidance for talking with your preschooler about COVID-19	Incredible Years Resource: Talking with Children
Kids Explain COVID-19	Videos of Kids Explaining COVID-19
Grief, Loss, and Trauma Resulting from COVID-19	Supporting Grieving Children and Teens During COVID-19 National Alliance on Grieving Children: Resources in Response to COVID-19 National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement Helping Children with Traumatic Separation or Grief Related to COVID-19

PARENT RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTING AT HOME - SCHOOL-AGE: The following resources are for parents of children in grades K-12 to support students’ learning.

Content	Links
Managing Learning Environments at Home	Promoting Positive Learning Climates for Online and at Home Compassion Resilience Toolkit Daily Schedule for School Age - Devereux Center for Effective Schools  Family Schedule Template - Make It Stick Parenting Parent Cue Cards for Managing At-Home Learning Environments Executive Functioning Resources
Online Curriculum Materials and Educational Activities	Elementary School Resources by Subject Area - Devereux Center for Effective Schools  Middle and High School Resources by Subject Area - Devereux Center for Effective Schools  Educational Websites for All Ages - University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University  Resources by Subject Area - PBISrewards Vooks- Storybooks Brought to Life - 1 Month Free for Parents PA Parent and Family Alliance
Screen-Free Activities	Offline Resources - Devereux Center for Effective Schools Screen-Free Activities - University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University  STEM Activities
Printable Worksheets	Printable Resources - Devereux Center for Effective Schools  Printable Resources - University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University  Printable Resources - Worksheets by Grade Level
Social Emotional Learning	Mental Health Resources Calming Strategies - Make It Stick Parenting Daily Check-Ins - Make It Stick Parenting Mindful Schools - Free Mindfulness Class via Zoom Coping Skills Toolbox - Baldwin County Public Schools Virtual Social Emotional Learning Curriculum Crisis Management Institute Helping Traumatized Children Learn - Volume 1 Helping Traumatized Children Learn - Volume 2 Social Skills Videos: -Learning about Assertiveness -Learning to Compromise
Gratitude Practices	Dr. Jessica Dirsmith's Gratitude Journaling Exemplar A Caregiver's Guide to Focusing on Gratitude

PARENT RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTING AT HOME - PRE-SCHOOL AGE: The following resources are for parents of preschool children to support students’ learning.

Content	Links
Managing Learning Environments at Home	Daily Schedule for Preschool - Devereux Center for Effective Schools Parent Cue Cards for Managing At-Home Learning Environments
Online curriculum materials and educational activities, by subject area	Online Resources - Devereux Center for Effective Schools Printable Resources - Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Assessments and Lessons Vooks - Storybooks Brought to Life - 1 Month Free for Parents PBS Daily Newsletter and Learning Activities
Screen Free Activities	Offline Resources - Devereux Center for Effective Schools
Social Emotional Learning Activities	Incredible Years Activities  Incredible Years Handouts  Committee for Children Video - Managing Challenges Mindful Schools - Free Mindfulness Class via Zoom

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: The following resources are for parents of students with disabilities to support students’ learning.

Content	Links
Communicating with and Supporting Students with Developmental Disabilities	Strategies to Support Students with Disabilities Resources to Support Students with Autism - AFIRM Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times
Supporting Children with Disabilities	For Children with ADHD For Children with Autism For Children with Emotional Disturbance For Children with Intellectual Disability For Children with Specific Learning Disability
Concussion Management for Online Learning	Online Learning for Students with Concussion - 2020
Teaching Online	Council for Exceptional Children Webinar on Teaching Special Education
Learning Activities	Online Learning Sites and Visual Learning Resources Apps for Students with Special Needs Coping Skills Toolbox - Baldwin County Public Schools
Federal, State, and Expert Guidance	U.S. Department of Education Fact Sheet  U.S. Department of Education Guidance for Serving Students in Special Education Pennsylvania Department of Education Guidance Guidance on Equitable Practices for Home-Based Learning - Perry Zirkel (Lehigh) U.S. Department of Education Guidance for Providing FAPE Through Remote Instruction How to Handle IEPs During the Coronavirus Crisis?

VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES: The following resources are virtual experiences, from read alouds and visits to parks and zoos to museums and theater.

Content	Links
Virtual Field Trips	Museums and Parks Virtual Field Trips - PBISrewards Preschool Virtual Field Trips - Devereux Center for Effective Schools Virtual Marine Biology Camp
Other Museums	Museum of the American Revolution Franklin Institute Interactive Science Experiences
Theater Experiences	Globe Theater Shakespeare Live Stream
Livestream Calendar	Calendar of Livestream Read Alouds, Zoo Visits, Museum Tours, etc.