HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CATCH UP POST LOCKDOWN!

Here are some suggestions from Love to Learn:

HAVE A HOUSE MEETING It is a good idea to ask your child to write a list of questions that concern them about returning to school. This is an opportunity to re-assure them that, thankfully, Covid 19 has harmed very few children indeed. AGREE A PLAN Now is the time to set up a new routine with regular meals, homework, chores and leisure time. Habits are essential to regulate our moods and make us feel secure.

TALK TO THE TEACHER (ESPECIALLY IF IT IS A TRANSITION YEAR) Take any opportunity to talk to the teacher or school about your child’s special needs, personality, strengths and weaknesses. This may be a challenge, due to Covid 19 restrictions, but not to be overlooked. LESS SCREEN TIME MORE PARK Many children have had very little contact with their friends. More introverted children may be exhausted from returning to school and many may take some time to adjust. TRY SOMETHING NEW Children will look to us to set the mood. We have all experienced stress and maybe loss during the lockdown. A positive ‘we can do this’ is the best attitude.

Having 6 months of no school is not going to be corrected overnight! It may be quite some time before children have caught up with where they need to be. For some of the weaker students it may be necessary to seek out extra support.