Social stories to help support children in understanding the difficulties at this time.

Below are some links to stories which may be useful to help explain to your children about the current situation if they are finding it difficult to understand. Please have a look at these first before you share them with your child to make sure you feel they are appropriate.

Here is a story called 'Don't Worry, Little Bear!' This story explains the situation a little more. There are resources some resources on this page that you can use to discuss feelings, make a mask and play a game. 

 https://www.earlyyearsstorybox.com/corona/?fbclid=IwAR2LHQqXIcKHfh29OEffdTVTTPCPjlG2s-q1JMSfMvMFffNXzm8aMmSqb6A

This one is called 'Time to Come in Bear.' This is a short animated story about social distancing. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA_SsZFYw0w&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR38NcIYINgHsYGwE2iILCsvJYayqN6ZkWlrwKSa8fZKSeXV1pSrxooLP74