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Explaining the Coronavirus: Resources for Children

Updated: 24/04/20

1) Explaining the Coronavirus
*Resource available*	*Suitable for*	*What*	*Where can I find out more?*
Resources for children
Children’s guide to Coronavirus from the Children’s Commissioners	Children over 7	Guide to exploring what is the Coronavirus	Link
Guide to Coronavirus by Mencap	Children under 11	An easy to read guide on the Coronavirus and how to prevent it from spreading	Link
Newsround video	Children under 13	A video explaining why the Coronavirus is not as scary as it sounds	Link
Coronavirus book by MindHeart	Children under 7	A short book exampling the Coronavirus with an activity on how a child feels	Link
My Story about Pandemics and the Coronavirus by Carol Gray	Children 5 – 11 Children with autism	Social story explaining the coronavirus with visual aids	Link
Someday: A story of Hope for children by Carol Gray	Children 5 – 11 Children with autism	Social story about how to phrase discussion about the future	Link
BrainPOP video on Coronavirus	Children under 7	Video explaining the Coronavirus and how to prevent it spreading	Link
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus	Children under 11	An online comic exploring the Coronavirus	Link
What is the Coronavirus by Amanda McGuinness	Children under 7 Children with autism	Easy to read explanation of what is the Coronavirus	Link
Advice about the Coronavirus on Easy Read Online	Children under 7	Easy to read slides explaining the Coronavirus	Link
Coronavirus social situation on twinkl.com	Children 5 – 11	Social story about getting ill and how to stop spreading the Coronavirus	Link
What is the Coronavirus from Open Arms Support Services	Children under 7	Social story aimed at young children	Link