Social distancing video for kids

In today’s time when COVID-19 is spreading all the across the world like wildfire, practicing social distancing is the best precaution possible to keep yourself safe. While adults can easily do it, small kids might find it confusing and irritating at the same time.
Not being allowed to go out, visit their friends, going on playdates can make them irritated and cranky. In such a situation, it is necessary to make them understand the concept of social distancing in a fun-play manner. Many parents might be having a hard time in explaining their kids what social distancing exactly is why is it important.

To explain the concept of social distancing to your child, here’s a cute and heartwarming story you can use: Time to Come In, Bear by Kim St. Lawrence

Time to Come In, Bear is a story narrated by a bunny who is talking to his friend, a bear, about the importance to stay inside. He tells Bear that “the world has caught a cold” and the only way to not to catch it is by staying at home.

The bunny also tells his friend about all the fun things they can do together while staying at home. He gave some game suggestions like making pillow mountains, building towers, dancing, painting, telling stories, reading books, and eating lots of pizza, if bear can help him cook.

The story also talks about maintaining a distance from your elderly grandparents. The bunny tells how it’s currently unsafe to visit Grandma and Grandpa. “A phone call’s a great way to keep them both safe,” the bunny says. He also talks about how Bear can’t have playdates with his friends, for now, saying, “You miss them, I know. The next time we see them, we’ll make sure it shows.”

The story also pays tribute to all the people out there who are fighting every day. The bunny tells Bear about the “heroes” who are still fighting outside “to clean up the germs and make the world alright”.

This cute video can certainly help your kid get more familiar about the situation of the world right now, and help them understand social distancing in a much better way.