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COVID-19 Resources

Welcome to the COVID-19 Resources Page!

The purpose of this page is to provide you with a variety of current COVID-19 resources for you and your family. Don't see what you are looking for? Please don't hesitate to reach out to Alaine or Katie to let them know how they can support you. You can also click here to browse more resource pages that may help to address your concerns. 
Alaine Williamson
​3Y-4th Grade
adawson@olomschool.org
(225) 924-1054
Katie Zylicz
5th-8th Grade
kzylicz@olomschool.org
(225) 924-1054

Welcome Back, Blue Jays!

Helpful Webinars

Ochsner's "Caregiving & COVID-19" Series
"We will discuss developmentally-appropriate ways to talk to youth about COVID-19. Additionally, we will share ideas for preparing children and adolescents for transitions and ongoing uncertainty, and the anxieties and fears that accompany COVID-19 and related stressors. The target audience for the “Caregiving and COVID-19” webinar series is parents, teachers, and school staff, and we invite you to participate in one or many of the webinars." [Recorded Webinars- watch on your own time!]
  • Pre-K & Kindergarten
  • 1st-4th Grade
  • 5th-8th Grade
  • 9th-12th Grade

Parenting Support

Garry Landreth's 6 "Rules of Thumb": Useful Tips for Parents During COVID-19

"Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus" 
A great overview!

"Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resource"  
A more detailed resource with suggestions based on your child's developmental age
"Making Time for Play"
from Sesame Street
"Routines During "The For-Now Normal"
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from Sesame Street

Back to School 

How to help my child cope with academic stress 
Elementary, middle, & high school ages ​
Back to School Tips for Kids who are Struggling
Anxious Stomach Aches & Headaches

Learning From Home

Strategies for Supporting Learning at Home
How to Set Priorities This School Year 
Great resource for families who are opting for remote learning this semester! 
"The Secret to Keeping Your Kids Happy, Busy, and Learning if Their School Closes Due to Coronavirus"
A wonderful resource for lower school parents that stresses the power of learning through free-play! ​

Kid-Friendly Resources

Growing Friendships During the Coronavirus Pandemic 
"A Kid's Guide to Staying Close to Friends While Being Apart" 
Student Self-Care Tips for Virtual Learning
A great resource for adolescents! 
Coronavirus Coloring Book for Kids
​This is a fabulous, healthy way for students to process what is happening in our world right now! Younger children will benefit most from completing this activity alongside an adult.
Coronavirus Storybook for Kids
My Coronavirus Circle of Control
Great for upper elementary, middle schoolers, and adults too! 
Kid-Friendly Handout about Coronavirus
Stay-At-Home Care Package for Kids & Teens
"The Big Life Kids Podcast" 
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A fun way to keep your child's "wheels turning" while also having some down time 
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