Let’s Talk About Social Distancing on Harmony Square is a video program designed to address the questions and concerns children have about physical distancing rules. Viewers will learn that social distancing is a way to put space between people and reduce the possibility of passing on viruses and bacteria from one person to another.
Kids will learn how germs can travel and spread from person to person and come to understand that practicing social distancing guidelines is important for the safety and health of everyone in their community including themselves.
The video stresses the importance of handwashing with soap and water and the use of hand sanitizers. Viewers will also learn that sometimes it will be necessary for them to wear a mask when they leave their home.
The program also addresses a child’s fears about a parent or loved one getting sick and offers suggestions as to how to deal with their feelings of sadness and loneliness brought about by social isolation from friends, family and classmates.
Children will learn that even though they can’t be together physically, they can still be social, just in different ways. The video encourages kids to take advantage of social media and video apps to support each other, play together, and take care of each other until the social distancing rules and no longer necessary.
