Hi my name is Kenny and I am going to tell you how my life has been different during the pandemic. A pandemic happens when a sickness is going around the whole world.  It is important for us to stay safe and calm.  

Life as we know it is on pause. We are all staying home so that we don’t get sick.  I am home with mommy, daddy, my sister Jessie, and my dog Max.

Draw a picture of who you are at home quarantining with.

I have school online. I really like using the computer, but I miss seeing my teacher and friends.  We sometimes get to talk over video chat.  

My mom is a nurse and she goes to work to save the sick people.  My mom is a hero.  She tells me that we stay home so that we can help people.

To stay healthy, we wear a mask when we leave the house and never get too close to people.  Every time I wash my hands I sing “Happy Birthday” twice.  

What do you do to stay healthy?

Sometimes I get sad because I miss going to school and seeing my friends.  I also feel nervous and confused.

When I feel sad or scared, I take long, deep breaths and remember that I am safe.  I also talk to my parents about my feelings.

One day I was so sad that I started to cry.  My parents gave me a big hug and told me that they feel sad sometimes too and it is okay to feel this way.  We are all going through this together.

Write down the things that make you feel better when you are sad.