Family Support Resources
Many families are connecting their expectations and routines at home to those established in their child's school. Here is an example of what one Tallwood ES parent created for their child:
Creating a Learning Environment at Home
Routines for home
Check out the document below shared by PBIS.org which presents great ideas for routines you can use at home with children of any age!
Student Support Resources
Focusing on Student Well-Being in Times of Crisis
This Edutopia article discusses how we might focus on student wellbeing in times of crisis through the three Cs. Here are a few highlights from the article:
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Communication: mental health check-in
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“Simply talking about our problems and sharing our negative emotions with someone we trust can be profoundly healing—reducing stress, strengthening our immune system, and reducing physical and emotional distress.”
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Consistency: schedules and routines
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One teacher shares: “In my online class, students log on at the same time, and we talk about how we are doing, read poems, and work in groups to talk about content and life. Students without digital access have a call-in number from Google Voice so they can participate in class. Consistent social interaction can help students cope with the changing situation and provide a sense of stability in difficult times.”
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Control: self-care plans
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A self-care plan gives students a sense of control and prevents them from being completely consumed by emotional reactions….Students can identify support structures, people, and activities that help them feel better...creating a simple list of activities that make one feel calm or happy, such as music, exercise, coloring, art, or meditation.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/focusing-student-well-being-times-crisis
In response to questions about ideas for acknowledgment, check out these additional ways schools are celebrating students!
