Resources During School Closing

Hello Parents/Guardians,

Please do not hesitate to reach me by email at Jamie.Newcomb@monroe.k12.nj.us for any questions or concerns you may have during this time of remote learning. I will be adding resources for students and parents/guardians on various topics. If you would like any information or suggestions on a topic not listed, please do not hestiate to ask and I will do my best to help meet your needs. As I update with new information, I will include the latest at the top.

Best,
Jamie Newcomb

Children’s story book released to help children and young people cope with COVID-19

From the World Health Organization (https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/09-04-2020-children-s-story-book-released-to-help-children-and-young-people-cope-with-covid-19) "Children's story book released to help children and young people cope with COVID 19." My Hero is You

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource

Article for Parents on the Benefits of Journaling for Children:

https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/raise-a-reader-blog/how-journaling-benefits-your-child.html

Books for Students Experiencing Anxiety:

What to Do When Your Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety Written By: Dawn Huebner

Wilma Jean the Worry Marchine Written By: Julia Cook

The Yucky Bug Written By: Julia Cook

Books for Parents to Help Their Children Who Experience Anxiety:

Helping Your Anxious Child, Second Edition Written By: Ann Wignall, Vanessa Cobham, Susan H. Spence, Heidi Luneham, Ronald M. Rapee