Keeping Healthy and Safe: Face Coverings

Young children are learning to wear face coverings and to see others wearing them. Adults can support them with simple explanations, visual supports, and practice.

• Provide a Simple Explanation
  Use simple phrases, such as “People wear masks so they won’t pass their germs to another person.  When everyone wears masks, we all keep our germs to ourselves.”
• Use Visual Supports
  Provide pictures of masks. Post pictures of family members, classmates, teachers, and the children wearing masks.
• Set Them Up for Success
  Demonstrate the correct way to put on and wear a mask and remind them to avoid touching or fidgeting with their masks.
• Provide Practice and Encouragement
  Provide encouragement for children to wear face coverings and praise their success.