Recommended Reading: 5 Children’s Books for Social Emotional Learning during Isolation
One of the best resources to help kids learn almost anything is to talk to them about those things directly and intentionally. Sometimes we don’t know exactly where to start, or how to integrate different perspectives into conversations with children while keeping conversations developmentally appropriate. Books can help with this! Great research has indicated that reading with children, and having an active dialogue based on what is read, is a great way to help children glean experiences that they haven’t yet had in real life, or to make sense of experiences they have had and need help understanding or communicating. Reading can give valuable perspectives, encourage empathy and understanding, and build developmentally appropriate skills. In this post, we list 5 great children’s books for the development of social emotional skills that can be particularly helpful during COVID-19 pandemic isolation.
Children’s Book for Social-Emotional Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic, Now Available!
Childhood anxiety and mental health concerns are at an all-time high surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. Educators and parents continue to be overwhelmed by the pressing need to address ongoing challenges that young school-aged children are facing with changing routines, limited social interactions, and school closures. When the World Closed was created to be a resource for these pressing needs, as a place to begin necessary conversations with children about the current times, and inspire social and emotional growth and resilience.
The Rules of Reading: The art and science of reading WITH a child
People love to read to kids. It’s a fun bonding experience and a great way to help children learn and develop. Having books tells your child that reading, thinking, learning, and educating themselves is something to value and prioritize. But having those books and reading to children that can’t yet read to themselves is just the start of reading best practices; there is much more to be done to best set your child up for success in reading skills and language development. Read this post for the rules of effective reading!
Recommended Reading: The best books for kids about the coronavirus pandemic
A descriptive list of the best children's books to help kids through the coronavirus pandemic, related shutdowns, and quarantine. From informational and educational to heartwarming and uplifting, there will be a picture book on this list for kids of all ages and stages.