“We should be spending this summer figuring out a better way to deliver remote learning while corporations and communities figure out how they can help with the childcare crisis. Instead, teachers are spending the summer trying to rewrite curriculum for 3 different schedules (in person, hybrid, and remote) all while they know that stepping into …
Check out these free Teletherapy resources for teaching social skills, coping skills, positive behavior, conversational exchanges/topics, problem-solving, and CBT skills.http://autismteachingstrategies.com/…/teletherapy-resourc…/…
This is a great page to bookmark for information about outdoor learning/classrooms. It provides research, public forum and survey links, work/planning groups, government guidance, a media library, and more.http://www.greenschoolyards.org/covid-learn-outside
“We are proposing the outdoors as a piece of the puzzle that could be activated as an additional asset,” Danks said. “Even in small numbers, [outdoor classrooms] will help students’ mental health and reduce the time they spend at home. …If schools make that investment, it will be a cost-effective way to accommodate more kids, …
This article includes social stories and visual schedules to help students with autism become more comfortable wearing masks and prepare for Covid-19 testing.https://www.health.harvard.edu/…/helping-people-with-autism…
Here are some more suggestions to help kids become comfortable with masks. Remember, rather than providing too much information, let the kids steer the conversation. Provide some basic information and then let them ask questions. They will only ask for information that they’re developmentally ready to process.https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/…/helping-kids-get-used…
This article provides information about why masks can be scary for younger children and how to help them become more comfortable with masks.https://www.nytimes.com/…/coronavirus-children-masks-fear.h…
This article includes links to downloadable and printable social stories that can help students with autism and social communication needs become more comfortable with masks.https://www.drdaycare.com/wearing-a-face-mask-tips-to-teac…/Wearing a mask in public may be new for children. To help reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID 19), the CDC is recommending everyone wear a face mask (not including …
This article suggests a variety of books (including coloring books) that can help children understand Covid-19, manage worries, understand and cope with changes (like not being able to visit elderly relatives), feel empowered, and learn to wear a mask.https://nhfv.org/…/family-and-childrens-books-related-to-c…/
It’s important to help kids become comfortable wearing masks as well as interacting with others who have masks on. Here are some suggestions that might be helpful.https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-masks.html