Useful Resources for Families from Department of Education
- Advice to young people while schools are closed https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/advice-to-young-people-while-schools-are-closed.pdf
- Sample plan for your day https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/plan-your-day.pdf
- Advice for parents on routines and schedules https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/guide-for-parents-supporting-children.pdf
- Here is the Department of Education homepage for all items relating to Covid-19 https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/information-for-schools-preschools-and-third-level-institutions-on-the-coronavirus.html
- Covid-19 translated resources https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/partner-resources/covid-19-translated-resources/
Other Useful Resources
- MindHeart: A simple story explaining Covid-19 for children, available in different languages
- https://www.facebook.com/521676997984473/posts/1596356923849803/?vh=e&d=n A therapeutic story from parent Melissa Moore’s Facebook page (My Space Play Therapy) explaining to children about the corona virus and why we need to stay indoors
- The Autism Educator: A social story about Covid-19
- Childline: There to help children talk (or text) through a worrying time
- David Coleman helping children cope with anxiety: A download for parents