Keeping Healthy and Safe: Physical Distancing

Young children are learning to sit or stand six 6 feet apart from each other, when possible. Adults can support them with simple explanations, visual supports, and practice.

• Provide a Simple Explanation
  Use simple phrases, such as: “Germs can hop from person to person, and we don’t want that! When we scoot far apart, we won’t share germs.”
• Use Visual Supports
  Provide pictures of children having fun but standing far apart. Put tape or stickers on the floor to remind children to keep their distance.
• Set Them Up for Success
  Mark available seats with colorful tape, carpet squares, or stickers.  Allow distance between tables and cots.
• Provide Practice and Encouragement
  Demonstrate new ways to show affection, such as air high fives, air hugs, silent cheers, and thumbs up.