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COVID-19 Related Stories For Schools

Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 91 comments
More and more states and cities have put together plans for going back to school for the 2020-2021 school year.  Each area in the country has somewhat different plans.  Some are starting out with 100% distance learning, some are implementing a hybrid model and others are going back to in person learning with modifications.  As we start to go back, using any of those approaches, children are going to need INFORMATION.  What will they see that is different?  What are the new norms?  Are masks required?  What about on the bus?

As humans, we all thrive on routine.  Children's (and adults) routines have been disrupted over these past several months.  Stories can help ALL children understand what is going on around them.  Information about their new routines can reduce anxiety and fear.  This will lead to smoother transitions into the new routine.

I've listed all of the COVID-19 stories that relate to schools here for easier access for parents and educators.  When I write more stories that pertain to school, I will add them to this list.  I wish you all well as we embark on this new school year.  Stay well!




Riding the Bus Will Be Different

Coughing, Sneezing and More

Coronavirus, What Is It?

Distance Learning, What Is It?

Distance Learning Tips

Expectations For Online Learning

How To Video Chat With Other People

Going Back To School

What Is Social Distancing?

What Is Hybrid Learning?

Getting My Temperature Taken

Wearing A Mask

Wearing A Mask To School

When Can I Stop Wearing A Mask?

Putting A Mask On My Toys

Why Does My Teacher Look Different?

My Teachers Are Wearing Face Shields

Greeting My Teachers and Friends (during COVID19)

Masks, Face Shields and Gloves, Oh My!

Who Should Wear A Mask?

Mask Etiquette Story

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91 comments

  1. Cheryl FryeJuly 23, 2020 at 7:44 AM

    Hello,
    Thank you for offering these resources for teachers and families. I am downloading these for the school year. The Coughing, Sneezing and More book does not have pages 6 and 7 for preview. Can you fix this for me? Thank you again for these wonderful stories. Chery

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    1. Autism Little LearnersJuly 26, 2020 at 8:21 PM

      Hello!

      I just checked and those pages did download for me. Could you try from a different browser or computer? Otherwise, if you are still having problems, you can email me at autismlittlelearners@gmail.com and I can try sending you the pdf!

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    2. JulieJuly 30, 2020 at 1:17 PM

      What a treasure! Thanks so much for these. :)

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  2. UnknownJuly 23, 2020 at 8:12 AM

    Absolutely amazing. Thank you so much.

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  3. UnknownJuly 23, 2020 at 8:18 AM

    Thank you so much! You had to have spent so much time on these and could have made a lot of money selling them to teachers. Your selflessness in giving these for free is exactly what we all need right now and a powerful example of how we help each other take care of ALL kids! Amazing!

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    1. UnknownJuly 23, 2020 at 10:08 AM

      I second this statement!!

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    2. UnknownJuly 24, 2020 at 7:24 PM

      I agree! Thank you!

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    3. Autism Little LearnersJuly 26, 2020 at 8:19 PM

      Thank you so much for saying that!!! I feel like we all need to support each other right now!

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    4. UnknownJuly 27, 2020 at 5:28 AM

      Yes!!! Thank you so much for your kindess... these are amazing!!

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    5. Grets17July 28, 2020 at 11:31 AM

      I wholeheartedly agree!! Thank you so much!! This is helping me prepare for students to return into our school and is a wonderful resource. Thank you again!

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    6. UnknownFebruary 4, 2021 at 7:50 AM

      Yes, I agree ! thank you so very much. We are going back in person soon and I will be using these for my students virtually to prepare them !

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  4. UnknownJuly 23, 2020 at 8:41 AM

    Thank you so much for taking the time to create these and share these with everybody! I am definitely going to get these ready for the upcoming school year. I was wondering if I could get these translated to Spanish and send you the translations, would you be able to put that in?

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    1. kinder8July 26, 2020 at 7:44 PM

      I would love to have them in Spanish too.

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    2. UnknownJuly 26, 2020 at 8:06 PM

      Love that these books are available. Thank you!

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    3. Autism Little LearnersJuly 26, 2020 at 8:22 PM

      Hello!

      If you click on each story and scroll down, you will see that many are already translated into Spanish! <3

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    4. UnknownAugust 3, 2020 at 8:52 AM

      Love these!! I see that some have a Spanish version, but any chance to get the bus covid and online expectations translated or give permission to translate and we give the translation back to you?

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  5. UnknownJuly 23, 2020 at 8:48 AM

    Hi there- thank you for the books. We are printing to use in our ten classrooms. Do you have a suggestion for binding them? Did you laminate first?

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    1. Autism Little LearnersJuly 26, 2020 at 8:24 PM

      Hi there!

      I usually laminate and then bind them with a binder I have at home (there is one at school too. Something like this: https://amzn.to/3eWGPle

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  6. Wanda R.July 23, 2020 at 9:13 AM

    These are awesome! Thanks for sharing with everyone.

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  7. UnknownJuly 23, 2020 at 9:26 AM

    These are AMAZING! Thank you for taking time to create them and sharing with us!

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  8. JenDixonJuly 23, 2020 at 9:51 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing! These are amazing!!! :)

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  9. UnknownJuly 23, 2020 at 10:05 AM

    You ROCK Tara!

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    1. Autism Little LearnersJuly 26, 2020 at 8:29 PM

      Haha...thanks! I'll tell my sister you said that :) LOL

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  10. Cathy B.July 23, 2020 at 10:09 AM

    Thank you so much for doing these social stories. I manage the Mid-Michigan Autism Association Facebook page and I am constantly putting your social stories on our page!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  11. Loving my scholarsJuly 23, 2020 at 12:26 PM

    Thank you so much. This is a tremendous blessing. You are very much appreciated.

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  12. Pam DeeJuly 23, 2020 at 1:42 PM

    This is seriously wonderful! Thank you so much for putting all these social stories together and offering them for free on your website! You are a phenomenal resource to the teaching community! What a great and helpful resource!

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  13. UnknownJuly 23, 2020 at 10:27 PM

    Thank you!!

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  14. Sarah VolkerJuly 24, 2020 at 6:27 AM

    Thank you so much for offering these free social stories. They are well thought out and a perfect fit for my elementary students. I will be sharing them with my students and their family to help prepare them as in person school starts in our district.

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    1. Autism Little LearnersJuly 26, 2020 at 8:28 PM

      You are welcome! I'm so happy they are helpful to so many!

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  15. UnknownJuly 24, 2020 at 12:06 PM

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I was preparing to make and draw these types of books for our back to school Covid edition! What?!?! You just saved me hundreds of hours - and you shared them for free!?! We all need these for safety, teaching procedures and talking about the changes due to the virus. You deserve an A+. So much admiration and appreciation!

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  16. That Library GirlJuly 24, 2020 at 3:10 PM

    Thank you for sharing these with us! ❤️

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  17. RraineJuly 24, 2020 at 3:48 PM

    These books are amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing them. We are all so uncertain about what going back to school is going to look like. These books will certainly help with the transition back to school after being away for so long and under such different circumstances. A million thanks for putting these out there!!

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    1. Autism Little LearnersJuly 26, 2020 at 8:25 PM

      You are welcome! I pray we all stay safe as we go back to the classroom at some point!

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  18. cpmsteacherJuly 24, 2020 at 7:35 PM

    Thank you so much, these social stories will help my students get use to the new routine.

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  19. UnknownJuly 25, 2020 at 7:46 AM

    Thank you very much, Tara. The illustrations and simple sentences are easy to understand.

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  20. STEM students at HHSJuly 25, 2020 at 12:44 PM

    Thank you for being a blessing to others. I know how much time this must have taken. What a comforting resource.

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  21. UnknownJuly 25, 2020 at 1:49 PM

    These are so helpful! As I read the Mask Etiquette one I thought of some adults who need to read this booklet. I definitely will use these slides the first days of school. Thank you!

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  22. UnknownJuly 25, 2020 at 4:36 PM

    Are any of these in Spanish?

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    1. Autism Little LearnersJuly 26, 2020 at 8:26 PM

      Yes! If you click on a story and scroll down you will see links for different languages!

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  23. hvandiverJuly 25, 2020 at 9:16 PM

    Thank you SO MUCH for these great resources! I agree with the above poster, who stated that you could have made a mint by selling these to teachers. I realize you're probably trying to get these messages out to children -- it is SO very much appreciated by teachers all over the world, I'm sure. I'm one -- from Shreveport, LA.

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  24. KathyJuly 26, 2020 at 4:47 AM

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

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  25. UnknownJuly 26, 2020 at 1:13 PM

    WOW, that you made all of these yourself and for free! I'm so appreciative and from school counselors every where I thank you!!

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  26. mrscottinghamJuly 26, 2020 at 2:19 PM

    These are amazing!! You wrote them in a great way for the young ones to understand. Great Job!!

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  27. UnknownJuly 27, 2020 at 3:24 AM

    Lovely!! Thank you so much!!

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  28. JEFFERIES.AJuly 27, 2020 at 6:18 AM

    I LOVE THESE BOOKS.. THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO EMBRACE OUR "NEW NORMAL"... I WILL SHARE WITH MY PARENTS... THANK YOU

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  29. UnknownJuly 27, 2020 at 2:04 PM

    Thank you for this timely and beautifully scripted resource.

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  30. UnknownJuly 27, 2020 at 10:45 PM

    I can't find the links for Spanish translations?
    These are so great. Thank you.

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    1. Autism Little LearnersJuly 30, 2020 at 3:09 PM

      Hello!

      If you go to www.autismlittlelearners.com and put "spanish" into the search window on the top right, you will see a list of stories. Click on the story you want, scroll down and you should see the link for the Spanish version!

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  31. margaretJuly 28, 2020 at 7:52 AM

    Thank you so much for these fantastic stories. I am one of 9 Incursion presenters In Perth, Western Australia, who go into Schools, Kindergartens, Child care Centres, Special Education classes, etc to do a role play & activity based program to reduce anxiety in children about going to hospital or the doctor. I am sure these stories will be very useful & will be sharing your site with the other presenters & the classroom teachers.

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  32. UnknownJuly 28, 2020 at 8:27 AM

    These are great! Thanks so much for offering them for our use. I work in a K-2 school and they are perfect for our students!

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  33. UnknownJuly 29, 2020 at 11:38 AM

    These are amazing!! Thank you for sharing. Will you be creating anything about not sharing materials or other items?

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    1. Autism Little LearnersJuly 30, 2020 at 3:06 PM

      You are welcome! That's a great idea. I touch on not putting things in mouths in some of the stories, but a story about not sharing materials/toys is a great idea. I'll work on that!

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  34. UnknownJuly 29, 2020 at 6:49 PM

    These are fabulous! Thank you for sharing. They will be perfect for Kindergarten!

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  35. JloweJuly 30, 2020 at 7:40 PM

    I am so grateful to you! These are amazing and will be extremely beneficial to our kids. I can't thank you enough for not only your time, energy, and talent in writing these but also in being so selfless and generous as to offer these to us for free. A million times, thank you! :)

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  36. UnknownJuly 31, 2020 at 5:55 AM

    Thank you so much for these great stories, they are fabulous! I wanted to ask your permission to read the story, Wearing A mask To School, aloud and have it recorded and/or make a video model to go along with your story so it could be shared to families and assist with the transition. We are also hoping to use the "YES, I need to wear a mask" "No, I don't need to wear a mask" visuals for some our kiddos who will need that visually communicated. They are great! I would never take the credit for such great stories and visuals, but wanted to make sure you are okay with it. Thank you again!

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  37. feddersonrAugust 1, 2020 at 6:16 AM

    Thank you for sharing these wonderful stories/resources. It is very kind of you to offer them for free. Thank you!

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  38. UnknownAugust 2, 2020 at 5:53 AM

    Thank you so much!!! Thats an amazing job. Greetings from Brazil

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  39. UnknownAugust 2, 2020 at 12:41 PM

    Did you print one page per sheet or did you print two pages to a sheet in your books?

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  40. UnknownAugust 3, 2020 at 9:22 AM

    Thank you so much for this resource! It is amazing.

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  41. UnknownAugust 4, 2020 at 10:03 AM

    Thanks a million!

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  42. LoriAugust 4, 2020 at 6:32 PM

    Your resources are colorful and engaging! Thanks for being the awesome content creator that you are!

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  43. CristyAugust 4, 2020 at 7:16 PM

    Thank you so much for these great resources. They will be a great blessing to so many children and teachers. May God bless you.

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  44. UnknownAugust 5, 2020 at 1:03 PM

    Would these be available with teen kids clipart? The wording is perfect for my class, just need it for an older audience.

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  45. UnknownAugust 7, 2020 at 8:15 AM

    These are wonderful! Thank you so much!

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  46. UnknownAugust 10, 2020 at 1:22 PM

    Thank you very much for sharing these resources! They will definitely be used for our kids room.
    Perfect timing and beautifully illustrated work.

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  47. UnknownAugust 13, 2020 at 10:51 AM

    Thank you for sharing ,really nice illustrated.

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  48. Laura SausageAugust 15, 2020 at 7:05 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing your creation! These are fantastic!!!

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  49. Ms. ChristineAugust 16, 2020 at 7:10 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful resources! Your generosity is amazing. You are a gift and I am so thankful for these and for your willingness to help so many teachers and school children during this difficult time!

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  50. Miss VAugust 16, 2020 at 11:41 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing these! They are great.

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  51. UnknownAugust 16, 2020 at 1:53 PM

    These are amazing. Thank you!

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  52. CeciliaAugust 18, 2020 at 4:15 AM

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  53. UnknownAugust 19, 2020 at 11:55 AM

    Thanks for the great learning tools. This is amazing

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  54. UnknownAugust 22, 2020 at 7:41 AM

    These (as mentioned by so many) are just amazing! I intend to read and make each book with a primary community class. Tara, are there versions of these that are uncoloured? I ask as I would love to make a copy for each student (5) and after we read the book they could colour their own version. If not I could try to print black and white, and just used bright markers where possible. Great Stuff!!! Andrew

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  55. LiyanaOctober 12, 2020 at 12:12 AM

    Hi from Malaysia. Thank you so much for this amazing learning tool. As most of the children communicate in English, majority use Malaysian language. Can we translate these & use your graphics & content?

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  56. M AdnanFebruary 22, 2021 at 7:19 AM

    The author has discussed a very resourceful topic in times of the pandemic. We, as a nation, cannot keep our children out of schools forever. Hence a plan needs to be implemented where children can safely go to school without getting mass infected. However, it is not recommended for parents or children to go physically to the shops for book supplies. Hence there is a need for online book shops such as KitaabNow.
    https://www.kitaabnow.com/

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