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Helpful Information regarding COVID-19

This is a great information to understand better this virus and will help you how to explain it better to your child. This information is given by one school counselor in the U.S.A., her name is Keri. I felt that information giving by this counselor was accurate and helpful. The strategies that she uses are similar as the ones I am teaching the students.

In addition, the district has share on their website ways to prevent spread the virus. "There have been a few questions and concerns about the C0VID-19 (coronavirus). As a district office, we are in constant contact with the Health Department and are following their recommendations. As of now, the threat is minimal but attached is a document that lists 10 things we can do now to prepare in case C0VID-19 becomes more prevalent in the United States. These 10 things are actually really helpful to prevent any virus" (Superintendent's Corner. (2020, March 12). Retrieved March 16, 2020, from https://www.besd.net/). Here is more information from the district.

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Ideas for parents to improve child's life

We know that you are amazing parents and love your children, we are very blessed for that. These are some ideas that we thought can help you and your child (2nd-5th grade).

Emotional Wellness

There are many picture books that cover a wide array of social, emotional, or behavioral issues in young children's lives. Reading books to your children on some of these topics can be a great way to start a conversation with your child about problems that need to be addressed. Listed below are a few books that can be very helpful.

Interpersonal Communications

Personal Space Camp by Julia Cook, For ages 4-8,
Words Are Not For Hurting by Elizabeth Verdick, For ages 4-8
My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook, For ages 4-8

Books about Managing Emotions

Sometimes I'm Bombaloo by Rachel Vail, For ages 4-8
You Get What You Get by Julie A. Gassman, For ages 4-8
Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes, For ages 4-8
What to Do When You Worry Too Much by Dawn Huebner & Bonnie Matthews, For ages 6-12

Academics

When you are at any marketplace with your child, tell them what is your list of items that you are going to get. Then ask them where do you need to start? What is the next item according to the list? What would be closer? If the child doesn't know then teach them some clues that you use to find the items.
Vacation time. I know that the majority of you bring books to the kids for them to read. That is a wonderful idea! Also, you can bring a journal for them to explain how they are feeling on every day or any problem that might present they can write it down and try to solve it.
Car time. During any ride to anywhere, encourage your child to do skip counting. They can start from any number. For example; counting by 2's starting on 3...5, 7, 9,..etc.

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