SCUK Covid-19 Resource Pack 2 print copy
Save the Children UK Covid 19 Resource pack to support families with information on the Covid 19 virus, easily accessible play activities to support social and emotional development, literacy and numeracy taken from our Families Connect programme, a range of activities that are easy and quick to do at home, support for children and families to help with preparing for returning to school and nursery and to discuss the changes day to day once schools and nurseries are reopened
Save the Children UK Covid 19 Resource pack to support families with information on the Covid 19 virus, easily accessible play activities to support social and emotional development, literacy and numeracy taken from our Families Connect programme, a range of activities that are easy and quick to do at home, support for children and families to help with preparing for returning to school and nursery and to discuss the changes day to day once schools and nurseries are reopened
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Back to School
Just as lockdown has its ups and downs, going back
to school can bring a range of emotions for you
and your child. Here are some helpful tips to
help everyone cope.
TELL THEM WHAT YOU KNOW
Tell children when and how school will be reopening.
Don’t be afraid to talk to your school, raise any
concerns or reservations you have, and ask questions
about the arrangements they have in place.
BE POSITIVE
Remind children of all the positive reasons to return to
school. They can see their teachers, continue learning
new things, play with their friends.
DISCUSS HOW THEY’RE FEELING
Ask how they feel about going back to school.
Reassure them that all feelings are normal.
HELP THEM UNDERSTAND THEIR EMOTIONS
Phrases like ‘I can see you are frustrated’ and ‘you seem
really sad today’ help them to label their feelings. Take
time to comfort them.
REASSURE CHILDREN ABOUT SAFETY
Explain the measures their school will have in place to keep
students and teachers healthy. Try to envisage a school day
together and think about what might be different to normal.
REMIND THEM OF THEIR POWER
Children can prevent germs spreading by washing
their hands with soap and water and covering
their mouths when they cough and sneeze.
PREPARE THEM FOR CHANGES AGAIN
Explain that it’s possible that schools may need to close again
if more people get sick. Reassure them that if this happens it’s
so our communities can stay safe and healthy, but that learning
can still happen at home.
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