Podcast #018: Returning to School During Covid19: Getting off to a Great Start!
So your program is re-opening after a long period of quarantine. So much to do to get ready- so much stress! In this episode of the Every Child’s Champion podcast, Sara gives you several key areas of focus and stresses the most important things you can do to ensure a smooth and healthy return for everyone. She shares a plethora of great resources for helping kids understand new routines, systems, and protocols; providing clear rules and routines; and building positive relationships right from the start.
Back to School Skills in the time of Social Distancing
Addressing Big Emotions
https://www.chrichmond.org/blog/covid-19-and-kids-a-rainbow-of-emotions
Article: A Rainbow of Emotions
https://www.chrichmond.org/blog/covid-19-and-kids-a-rainbow-of-emotions
Socially Distant Greetings
Wearing Masks and Temperature Checks:
Helping Children understand emotions while wearing masks:
Helping Children Cope with Changes due to COVID19:
Handout for Parents and Teachers: Coping with Stress during Covid:
Handout for Parents and Teachers: Talking with Children about COVID19:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/talking-with-children.html
Promoting Social Skills in the Time of Social Distancing
Choices of Cooperative Games Outside
Head Start’s Webinar: “Caring for Children in Group Care During COVID19”
Social Stories:
Covid19 Helpers
Wearing Masks
Getting my Temperature Taken
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13-kdS6Et_gisEwn4uYvhkkcBN_u4fOmT/view
Going Back to School
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hpp4dUEw7-r_k4KVihuX7db61GCDd-Sw/view
Washing My Hands
How to Calm My Body
Several Social Stories by Autism Little Learners
https://www.autismlittlelearners.com/2020/07/covid-19-related-stories-for-schools.html