Back to School COVID read alouds for students – Coronavirus explained at a level for younger brains
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Back to School Read Alouds look different this year. Maybe you’re looking for some COVID read alouds for elementary students.
Coronavirus can seem scary and read alouds and social stories are SO IMPORTANT and can help.
A Covid read aloud may be just the thing to help younger students understand social distancing, masks, and other procedures to keep safe.
This wearing masks at school post had some great crafts, activities, and FREEBIES (hello…mask chants!) to help normalize other school social distancing measures.
Books about coronavirus are already here and a great place to start for back to school 2020 whether it be in person or virtual.
This might be a great chance to record yourself reading for students and send ahead of school so they know what to expect.
What to look for in a Back to School Read Aloud??
First – I want to caution that COVID read alouds have some potential negative aspects that we need to look at critically. Ms. Duane has a highlight called “COVID book” that explains everything you need to know when looking for a coronavirus read aloud.
Next, we want a back to school read aloud that is short, engaging and packed with social emotional content for students.
For 2nd grade a back to school read aloud might look different than a 4th grade back to school read aloud. Content and maturity of students directly affects which book should be chosen but especially a covid read aloud!
Best COVID Books to Read Aloud
Here’s a great lineup for coronavirus books to read aloud to students!
A Little Spot Stays Home is such a packed book with covid information and safety measures but in a relatable way for students.
Adding superheroes to the mix is always engaging for younger students!
Lucy’s Mask focuses on the good of wearing a mask and how it can be exciting – a perfect back to school read aloud.
Virtual back to school is such a different scenario. Use Madi Goes to Virtual School to help your students get acquainted with back to school virtually.
Virona the Corona again takes a look at the virus in a nonthreatening way as a covid read aloud.
Using actionable steps and explanation Masked Ninja uses facts to help students understand.
A COVID read aloud with ninjas?! yes….it’s a winner!
Focusing on the patience aspect of the pandemic and new schedule, Paul and the Pandemic is a great coronavirus read aloud.
Other social distance school greeting ideas are included in While We Can’t Hug . Lots of classroom greeting ideas and messages for this time.
Germs vs. Soap is a fun COVID read aloud or back to school read aloud to reinforce how soap works and ways students can stay safe in school.
Back to School Read Alouds *NEW*
Just a few back to school read alouds to enhance your classroom community:
Our Class is a family is a super back to school read aloud for classroom community!
With such a great theme and inclusive nature students will relate in person or distance learning.
All are Welcome is another new release for back to school read alouds perfect for social emotional learning and classroom community buildling.
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