How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus

Posted on March 12, 2020

Children and adults have questions about the COVID-19 pandemic.

PBS KIDS has compiled a list of best practices for families to stay healthy. Read through the tips on how to talk to young people in an honest, age-appropriate way in order to assuage fears and instill good habits.

Visit pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus for more information.

Here are some additional resources for educators, parents and kids related to COVID-19.

Resources for Educators
PBS LearningMedia Virus Information & Prevention Collection
The Federal Bureau of Ick
Healthy Habits | Everyday Learning
KidVision: How to Make Soap

Resources for Parents & Caregivers
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
Daniel Tiger for Parents App

Resources for Kids
CURIOUS GEORGE:
George the Germophobe (video)
DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD:
"Daniel Gets a Cold / Mom Tiger is Sick" (full episode)
Doctor Daniel (game)
In My Bathroom (game)
Play at Home with Daniel Tiger (app)
"Rest is Best" Strategy Song (video)
Germs Germs Go Away with Handwashing (video)
A Germ-Fighting Superhero (video)
SESAME STREET:
Abby and Elmo's Potty Plan! (game)
Step by Step Handwashing with Elmo (activity sheet)
Elmo and Rosita: The Right Way to Sneeze! (video)
SID THE SCIENCE KID:
"The Big Sneeze" (full episode)
"Journey of a Germ" (song)
SUPER WHY!:
ABC Scrub With Me!