Our world is facing an invisible enemy. COVID-19 has touched every one of us. It has also significantly impacted children.

1. While children worldwide are affected, discuss how COVID-19 is impacting children in our society. Consider the age groups we focus on in this class: infants/toddlers, early childhood, middle childhood

2. What is developmentally appropriate information for each age group?

3. What steps can/should parents take with children in each age group?

4. Relate your discussion to information from the text and/or other scholarly courses. Support statements made with research and appropriate citation.

Write an APA formatted paper three to four pages in length (not including the Title Page or Reference Page).

Organization / Development:
The paper has a structure that is clear, logical, and easy to follow.

The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

Transitions between sentences/paragraphs/sections aid in maintaining the flow of thought.

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

Mechanics: 
The paper, including the title page and reference page, follow APA guidelines for format.

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.

The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied.

Spelling is correct.