Helpful Articles for Parents and Students:
Talking to Kids about Coronavirus by The Child Mind Institute
https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/
https://childcenterny.org/
Panorama Education- SEL Resources for Families
https://www.panoramaed.com/blog/sel-resources-for-educators-school-communities-and-parents-related-to-covid-19
https://www.includenyc.org/
Coping with Stress During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/sma14-4885.pdf
From the National Association of School Psychologists
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
The Secret to Keeping Your Kids Happy, Busy and Learning if Their School Closes During Coronavirus
https://time.com/5803373/coronavirus-kids-at-home-activities/
Online Resource of Learning Activities and Games for kids
https://mommypoppins.com/kids/20-oine-learning-resources-apps-and-games-for-kids
Managing Anxiety and Stress from the CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Social Story Explaining the Coronavirus
https://theautismeducator.ie/2020/03/11/corona-virus-social-story/?fbclid=IwAR26Se0754UKLJiRIz6rHi11OZVsypz31GUqSproM7ENQ9DdF5Iw-GI2Z7I
CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE FOR ESSENTIAL HEALTH CARE WORKERS AND/OR FIRST RESPONDERS
Pursuant to the Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order, during this time of cancelled classes due to COVID-19, New York State schools are required to care for the school-aged children of essential health care workers (licensed health professionals, such as: physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, LPNs, and nurse assistants or laboratory personnel) and first responders (including: paramedics, emergency medical technicians, police officers, and firefighters).
This survey link is for Child Care Assistance for Essential Health Care Workers and/or First Responders – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQypdg2WfU9v_eHDq_9wQ-eSnMJ6WV9OBqNOVSd-6sDvFj9Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1
FREE MEALS
The New York City Department of Education is committed to making three free meals available daily for all NYC children.
Beginning March 23, meals will be distributed at more than 400 sites across the city.
- Three meals a day, including breakfast, will be available to all NYC children Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 1:30 pm at locations across the city.
- Use this site lookup tool to find a location near you!
- Please see link below
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/free-meals
How to Pick Up a Meal
- No registration, ID, or documentation required.
- All three meals a day may be picked up at the same time.
- No dining space is available, so meals must be eaten off premises.
- Parents and guardians may pick up meals for their children.