Helping children understand wearing masks

This is a frightening and worrying time for everyone, but especially for our children. One of the strangest things for them to deal with is seeing people around them wearing masks of any description , whilst out and about.

The website link below explains this in a child-friendly way . Please have a read , we hope it helps to allay any fears your child/children may have .

https://www.middletownautism.com/covid19/seeing-others-wearing-masks-5-2020?

These pictures taken from the website can help you explain wearing masks with your child/children :