Source: Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Resources

• Including Your Child in Daily Activities and Chores
• Having Your Child Complete Independent Activities
• Setting Up Activity Schedules
• Teaching Ready Hands – A Helpful Skill

Tips for Successful Communication about the Return to School:

• Keep an open dialogue
• Make a shining star moment – think of a milestone that was achieved during the remote learning period
• Keep alert of environmental factors
• Immerse yourself in knowledge
• Invite questions, thoughts and concerns tot he conversations

Self-Monitoring and Self-Regulation

Encourage self-monitoring the child’s emotional level using a scale method, such as engine or barometer methods

Let the child know that is OK to take a break to self regulate as needed

As such you should look for the following signs in a child

• Excessive Crying
• Worrying
• Difficulty sleeping
• Changes in eating habits

Remember the Helpers

• In the midst of the pandemic, it is important to remember the helpers and to capitalize on the good things that are done in this pandemic.
• As such, parents should be aware of their child’s contacts at the school, and to build a good rapport with them prior to the start of the school year.
• Parents should identify persons at the local school lever such as the Teachers, Liaisons, etc. that they need to be in constant contact with and as such, the parents phone number and email should be shared in order to keep effective communication channels open .
• As parents and other school visitors will not be permitted in school buildings, meetings should be conducted virtually or telephonic.
• Parents should also maintain a list of other necessary contacts in the local school that are of relevance.

School and Home

• Plan work and play areas, use masking tape if needed to identify them
• Create a schedule, with defined times for school and times to take a break
• Make days for fun or family time, including socializaiton with others

Accessing Material

• Take into consideration the technological capabilities where you live and seek out wireless hotspots should you need them, such as the public library to upload and download work

Updated: 11/15/2025 : 16:15