19 Where to Get Masks and When to Wear Them
- Start small and work up with time
- Give lots of positive praise for wearing the mask “I love that you have your mask on!”, “great job leaving your mask on your face!”
- Have multiple masks so your child gets used to wearing them and one is always ready to use.
- Have additional masks on hand that can be used during play time
- Answer questions about masks, but also focus on the positive of helping people to stay positive
- Give choice when you can (fabric type, decorating, earloops vs ties etc).
- Look to do rewards after wearing the mask.
Where to Get Masks and When to Wear Them
People are wearing masks to stay healthy and safe from the coronavirus
Wearing a mask can help keep myself and other safe from the coronavirus. I need to wear a mask when I leave my house.
I am okay to not wear a mask around people that live with my when we are at home or in our yard.
I do need to wear a mask when we are around other people. I also need to stay 6 feet away from others even if I have a mask on.
It is important to wear a mask when going places that I may be near other people. I need to wear my mask at stores, parks, and other places with gatherings of people. Some places will not let me in if I am not wearing my mask.
Some masks can be used again and others get throw away. All masks help keep people safe.
There are many different types of mask. I can order my mask online or find them in the store to buy. Some places like the doctor’s office may give me a mask to wear while I am there.
I can also make a mask at home. I may need some supplies and help to make a mask, but I can ask for help if I need it.
Some places may have free masks they are giving to people. If I need a mask, I can ask someone to help me get a mask.
Wearing a mask keeps me and those around me safe.
Where to Get Masks and When to Wear Them – simplified
People are wearing masks to stay healthy.
Wearing a mask can keep me safe. I need to wear a mask when I leave home.
I am okay to not wear a mask around people I live with if we are alone.
I need to wear a mask around other people. I need to keep 6 feet away from people even if I have a mask.
I need to wear my mask at stores, parks, and other places with groups of people. Some places my not let me in without a mask.
Some masks can be worn again and others need to be thrown away. All masks keep people safe.
There are different types of masks. I can order my mask online. I can buy my mask in the store. The doctor’s office may give me a mask to wear while I am there.
I can make my mask at home too.
Some places may give me a mask. If I need a mask, I can ask someone for help.
Wearing a mask keeps everyone safe.