3rd grade Coronavirus / Covid-19 Facts

The 3rd Grade Coronavirus / COVID-19 Facts resource explains the coronavirus pandemic to students in an age-appropriate way. First, it defines COVID-19 and how it began. Then, it describes how the virus spreads from person to person. The resource also covers preventative health measures students can take to stop the spread and stay safe, like washing hands and social distancing. Teachers can use this timely informational text to build students' background knowledge in a developmentally sensitive way. It can be implemented as a whole class lesson, small reading group, or independent reading assignment with the included discussion questions and answers.