COVID-19 Resources

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

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

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

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

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

Jasper County
School District
Provides meal distribution schedule and additional resources.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

South Carolina Program for Infant/Toddler Care — **SC Program for Infant**
**/Toddler Care**
Download free activities and information for young children. Also provides info and resources pertaining to 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.

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

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

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.

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