We are all in this together. Below are helpful links that provide information regarding the health crisis our community faces. The links also provide online resources on how to discuss the coronavirus/COVID-19 and coping strategies. We have also prepared several family activities that can be performed in your home to encourage a continued learning environment during these difficult times.
Family Resources During School Closure
LIVE CAM TO THE ZOOS
San Diego Zoo offers Live Cams and Videos of Your favorite animals:
Smithsonian National Zoo Live webcams (Lion, Panda, & Elephant)
Houston Zoo Webcam (Giraffe, Gorilla, Elephant, Leaf Cutter Ants, Rhino, Chimps)
Maryland Zoo (Penguins, Giraffe, Flamingo, Goat)
Memphis Zoo Live animal cam (Panda, Hippo, elephant)
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VIRTUAL TOURS TO THE MUSEUMS
National Museum of Natural History (Dinosaurs, Plants, Early Life, Ancient seas, Mammals, Ice Age, Geonome)
(African Bush Elephant & rotunda; African voices, Bone Hall, Butterfly Pavilion, Fossils, Human Origins, Ancient Egypt)
(Antlers, Wet Specimens, Whale Bones)
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MOVEMENT BREAKS FOR KIDS AT HOME
Movement break for Kids
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READING STORY BOOKS TO KIDS
(Videos featuring celebrated actors reading children's books)
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OTHER RESOURCES
How to Explain COVID-19 to a child wth Anxiety.
Social Story on COVID-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19): What to Talk About with Your Child
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