Coronavirus PSA: How to Fight the New Bad Guy in Town

Episode Summary

Narrated by Jason Reynolds

3/8/2020

There’s a new bad guy in town and his name is COVID-19, aka Coronavirus. In a special PSA for The Story Seeds Podcast, Jason Reynolds, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, gives kids (and grownups!) eight everyday tips for fighting germs and staying healthy, plus an example of a recipe for homemade hand sanitizer (see below). Click here for complete episode notes.

 
 

8 Steps to Keep Covid-19 Away

One: Greet your friends with an elbow bump instead of your secret handshake

Two: If you see someone picking their nose, slip them a tissue

Three: Sneeze into your elbow, not your hands

Four: Use your knuckles instead of your fingers to press any buttons in public spaces -  like elevator doors, doorbells, or buzzers

Five: Wash your hands often, especially before you eat or after you use the bathroom. Soap both sides of your hands and in between your fingers until you see bubbles. Count to 20 or sing the Happy Birthday song from start to finish two times. Then rinse well with warm water.  

Six: When you turn the door knob or handle of a bathroom door (or any door for that matter), use your elbow or a paper towel 

Seven: Every day, after doing your school work, take a minute to wipe down your electronic devices like your phone, tablet or computer with a disinfectant wet wipe.

Eight: We’re all human and sometimes we forget to do these things, so make sure you always carry hand sanitizer. 

Home Lab

Stir up some hand sanitizer at home. It’s as satisfying as making slime. Here’s one recipe to try.

You will need:

  • A quarter cup of aloe vera gel 

  • One tablespoon of melted coconut oil 

  • One tablespoon of rubbing alcohol or a one and a half tablespoons of witch hazel, your disinfectant 

  • 10 drops of lavender essential oil  

Whisk the aloe and melted coconut oil together and let it cool. Then add the disinfectant of your choice and lavender essential oil to your concoction. And that’s it. It’s done. You can pour your hand sanitizer into a travel-size squeezy bottle and carry it with you wherever you go. 

Remember: Now is a good time to hang out  in cozy, germ-free places like your own home where you can watch movies, play games, and even discover the pleasure of listening to podcasts. Like this one, The Story Seeds Podcast :) #socialdistancing

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