Social-Emotional Support for ELLs During COVID-19

Recommended Resources

Resources for educators

See this resource section from Reading Rockets for social-emotional learning (SEL) resources related to COVID-19, information about trauma and the pandemic, and engaging with students from a distance.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

• Trauma-Informed School Strategies During COVID-19

Resources for families

• How to protect yourself when caring for a child with COVID-19 (The Washington Post)
• Coronavirus and Helping Kids: FAQs on Handwashing, Anxiety, and More (Understood)
• How to Talk to Your Kids About the Coronavirus (HealthLine)
• Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource (National Association of School Psychologists)

Public Media Resources

These bilingual resources offer families and educators tips for talking about the COVID-19 crisis, as well as related activities.

• How to Talk to Your Kids About the Coronavirus | Also in Spanish (PBS Parents)
• Resources from Families During COVID-19 | Also in Spanish (Fred Rogers Company)
• Sesame Street in Communities: Health Emergencies | Also in Spanish (Sesame Street)
• Caring for Each Other: Activities, Videos, and More for Kids (Sesame Street )
• What To Say To Kids When The News Is Scary (NPR)

Sesame Street and CNN Town Hall: The ABCs of COVID-19

This CNN town hall for families includes visits from beloved Sesame Street characters, as well as experts around the country. Watch Elmo make a face mask and Abby talk about big feelings. In addition, Alan talks about the importance of treating everyone with kindness during this difficult time.