This series of images showing key workers can be used in the primary classroom to get children talking about their own experiences of Covid-19. Encourage children to tell the story for each character. What did they do? Why did they do it? How did they feel? Who do you know who did that role? The child-friendly images provide a starting point for discussion which will help young children to make sense of the world around them. Creating a space for active listening; providing an opportunity for children to ask questions and for teachers to address any misconceptions that are causing concern.

Inspire EYFS/KS1 children at home with books that will set them off on a remotelearning journey for the week. All the books and activities have been tried and tested by children and are designed to engage, enthuse and extend learning with easily accessible links to indoor/outdoor activities that will promote independent learning that goes beyond the computer screen. Download these creative home learning PDFs once a week or in a five-week block. The books can all be purchased online or viewed on youtube with follow-on practical activities that can be revisited over the week. Send the PDF to parents or use in lockdown school to plan your week.

A colourful and child-friendly way of teaching young children how to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic. This book creates a community around the child - 100 little characters working together to limit transmission of the infection. Communicate key messages in a developmentally appropriate way; encourage conversation, let children share any fears and discuss their worries. Protect the mental health of your children in school and at home. Encourage children and parents to share the book together before coming back to school and help your children to weave a rainbow of hope around their world. Threads of Hope Soft Cover Book available for £3.99 from www.katiewaller.com/shop

Children are encouraged to think, talk and reflect about the different experiences people may have had during the past month. Helping young children to understand there are different stories and different perspectives is important when thinking about their own experience.

Early childhood education during a coronavirus pandemic is challenging. Supportive relationships and social distancing are both critical priorities that will ensure the health and wellbeing of the child. Physical separation is necessary to slow down the progression of the pandemic, whereas responsive social interaction is essential for strengthening resilience. This book has been written to help you introduce play-based learning activities at home. The ‘serve and return’ interactions that you have with your child, whilst engaging in the activities will help protect your child’s developing brain and build resilience. Maintaining social connections through the use of photo-books can help parents and care-givers to build a responsive relationship with a child. Stories about children doing familiar activities, provide a vital link between children and their friends which will help to reduce the effects of ongoing stress.

Early childhood education during a coronavirus pandemic is challenging. Supportive relationships and social distancing are both critical priorities that will ensure the health and wellbeing of the child. Physical separation is necessary to slow down the progression of the pandemic, whereas responsive social interaction is essential for strengthening resilience. This book has been written to help you. The ‘serve and return’ interactions that you have with your child, whilst talking about the children in the photographs, will help protect your child’s developing brain and build resilience. Maintaining social connections through the use of play-based activities and stories can help parents and care-givers to build a responsive relationship with a child. Stories about children doing familiar activities, provide a vital link between children and their friends which will help to reduce the effects of ongoing stress.

Early childhood education during a pandemic is challenging. Supportive relationships and social distancing are both critical priorities that will ensure the health and wellbeing of the child during the coronavirus pandemic. Physical separation is necessary to slow down the progression of the pandemic, whereas responsive social interaction is essential for strengthening resilience. This book has been written to help you explain to a young child what social distancing means. The ‘serve and return’ interactions that you have with your child, whilst talking about the children in the photographs, will help protect your child’s developing brain and build resilience. Maintaining social connections through the use of stories can help parents and care-givers to build a responsive relationship with a child. Stories about familiar children doing ordinary activities, will provide a vital link between children and their friends which will help to reduce the effects of ongoing stress.