COVID-19 Resources

Our office is currently closed as we all deal with this COVID-19 pandemic and prioritize the safety of our staff, families, and child care providers.

During this time, we will be sharing online resources for families and children, including the best sites to get updated health information, how to talk to your children about the coronavirus, activities you can do with young children, and more. Please check back regularly for new content.

Health Information & Resources

**S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control**
Check here for the latest count of COVID-19 cases in the state and additional health resources.

CNN Health
A guide to keeping your child safe and reassured as coronavirus spreads

**Centers for Disease Control & Prevention**
Check here for nationwide information and resources related to the coronavirus.

**Parents as Teachers**
Download this guide for parents about preparing for the coronavirus when you have children.

**Word Health Organization**
Check here for international information, advice for the public, and research and development.

How to Talk to Children about the Coronavirus

**Zero to Three**
Resources for how to talk to young children about the coronavirus, washing hands, and being safe.

**Brain Pop**
**Coronavirus Video**
Resources and videos discussing the Coronavirus for children

**PBS Kids for Parents**
Read this article on how to talk to young children

Bright Horizons
Guidelines for talking to children, talking points, & questions with answers.

How to Talk to Children about COVID-19

Educational video on how the coronavirus spreads and is presented by Stanford University Medicine.

Activities & Educational Ideas for Young Children

**Healthy at Home Toolkit by Ready Rosie**
Ready Rosie & Creative Curriculum have developed a toolkit specifically to support families with children ages 0-5 impacted by COVID-19.

**Headspace**
Free for everyone, Headspace is offering a meditations called Weathering the storm. It includes meditations, sleep, and movement exercises. Try incorporating some of these ideas into your daily routine with your child.

**PBS Kids**
Videos and resources for pre-K children.

**Early Childhood**
**Education Zone**
Find age-appropriate activities and learning materials. Also check out the 15 Most Amazing Virtual Field Trips.

**Sesame Street 123 in Communities**
Find activities by age. Resources for parents, children, and educators.

**SC Program for Infant/**
**Toddler Care**
Download free activities and information for young children. Also provides info and resources pertaining to COVID-19.

Resources & Guides for Child Care Providers and Parents

Conscious Discipline
Create a free account on Conscious Discipline and gain access to many useful educational tools to help families through COVID19.

**WIC Information**
WIC participants can now receive benefits without going to the office, officials say

High Scope
HighScope provides resources and tools for active learning at home. Check out the downloadable materials to use with young children at home.