This page provides official school information about the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on the MAPCDS community as well as resources for families during this uncertain time. Please check back regularly for updates, as the global situation is a quickly evolving.
Letters to Parents
3-27-20
3-16-20
3-11-20
3-9-20
2-28-20
2-3-20
The MAPCDS Online Resources sheet provides a list of free online opportunities for children and families, including reading, music, art, math, science, theater, movement activities, museum and zoo tours and podcasts.
CDC and Government Agency Information
CDC Situation Summary
CDC Travel Information
NYC Department of Health
NY State Coronavirus Information
NY Department of Health FAQ
The Science Of Coronavirus
CNET: Coronavirus Explained
NY Times: How Coronavirus Hijacks Your Cells
NBC News: Where Did New Coronavirus Come From?
Past Outbreaks Provide Hints
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Explaining Coronavirus to Children
and
Helping Them Manage Anxiety
NPR: Comic
PBS: Songs, including Daniel Tiger
Child Mind Institute: Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
Child Mind Institute: Supporting Kids Through the COVID-19 Crisis
KQED: Children's Booklist for Teaching Children About COVID-19
Common Sense Media: Explaining the news to Our Kids
Child Mind Institute: How to Avoid Passing Anxiety on to Your Kids
The Week: How to Have Panic-Free Conversations with Kids
NY Times: Coronavirus, Teenagers, Anxiety
SAMHSA: Talking with Children: Tips for Parents, Caregivers, Parents and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Calm.com: Meditations and Sleep Stories for Children
The Conversation: Four Ways to Help Lids Relax When the Coronavirus has Upended Everyday Life
Unicef: Six Ways Parents Can Support Their Kids Through COVID-19
Taking Care of Yourself
The Conversation: Science Based Strategies to Cope with Anxiety
Child Mind Institute: Coping During COVID-19: Resources for Parents
Child Mind Institute: How Mindfulness Can Help During COVID-19
Child Mind Institute: Anxiety and Coping with Coronavirus
Common Sense Media: Reduce Student Anxiety and Your Own During Uncertain Times
NY Times: The Difference Between Worry, Stress, and Anxiety
NY Times: Parents Need Stress Relief Too
The Atlantic: A Therapist's Guide to Emotional Health in a Pandemic
Meditation and Yoga
Calm
Headspace
Down Dog (Yoga)
Stop Breathe Think
Aura Health
Smiling Mind
Skyting (Yoga)
Working From Home
NY Times: How to Work From Home
The Wirecutter: How to Work From Home with Kids
Wall Street Journal: The Kids Are Home and You Need to Work
Parenting in Quarantine
ChildMind Institute: Three Common Parenting Traps
ChildMind Institute: When Siblings Won't Stop Fighting
ABC News: Creative Play at Home
Wall Street Journal: As Children Face Disappointment, Parents Can Help Them Develop Resilience
NY Times: When Kids' Events Are Cancelled
NY Times: What Parents Need to Know About Coronavirus, Children and Pregnant Women
Zero to Three: Tips for Families
KQED: When Kids Ask Really Tough Questions: A Quick Guide