Synapse Early Learning Systems

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:

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19

Handout for Parents and Teachers: Coping with Stress during Covid:

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/mental-health-resources/care-for-caregivers-tips-for-families-and-educators

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