Warning: Here’s what every high school parent needs to know about going back to school covid style!Quarantine brings lots of emotions. Fear. Anxiety. Worry Frustration. Doubt. Loneliness Now we watch restaurants, offices, stores, and other businesses open up. But then they close down again or require more safety measures. The current news doesn't help lower our fear because the numbers of new cases keep rising. In less than a month, schools are opening up. We, as a nation--no world-- are scared. Emotions can hurt our ability to think clearly and make good decisions. God’s Guide To UncertaintyIt all boils down to this-- We don’t know what the future is going to bring. But don’t forget, we don’t have to… Because God does know. He tells us so in this verse. I don’t know about you, but this verse gives me peace that I didn’t have before. So what’s the answer? Administrators, teachers, and school staff members have been working hard to figure out how to make school a safe place for EVERYONE to be. You can prepare for school and be ready for anything that comes your way. In this post I am going to share our current reality and how to prepare your high schooler for school no matter where it is this year. Why Covid-19 is Your FriendI know this is hard to swallow…. But hear me out. One thing God showed me about COVID-19 is that I need to slow down and pay attention. My husband and I have been foster parents for three years now. Foster parenting is hard. Our current case has probably been the most eye opening for me because of COVID. I think it has been the best case yet. You see … We got our teenage foster child at the beginning of March, which was around spring break. She barely had time to meet friends before COVID hit. Normally we are constantly rushing around to appointments, family visits, court visits, school activities, and school. But with COVID-19, everything was closed. I believe God knew we needed some time with our new family, so he made us slow down. We were able to get to know each other better by talking, cooking, playing games and watching movies. Since I am a teacher, I was able to learn a little bit about her learning needs also. This is when I created my 31 Day ACT Prep Calendar and we worked through it together. However, it is 5 months later and we’re ready for something normal. As much as homeschooling "seems" to be the best option right now,I am not allowed by DHS. (I work with homeschooling families, and I have learned IT'S NOT FOR EVERYONE) The truth is.. I don’t want to either. Having kids in school gives us a little break. So the thought of online “school at home,” AGAIN, overwhelms me. Maybe it overwhelms you as well? Other people can’t homeschool either, so going back to school is the only option for them. They feel torn between protecting their family and having a house to live in and food to eat. Foster parenting has constant ups and downs. So it has prepared me to make the most of our time together as positive as possible which means I can remember the good times instead of the bad. You can too! Not only that but schools are great places for children to learn. At school, students learn skills that can't be duplicated at home such as group work, speeches, reader's theater, age appropriate games, art, gym time, etc. Please show others grace when they decide to send their children to school. They are just as worried as you are. I do have 4 stress free solutions to prepare for back to school. Here they are! Finally 4 Stress Free Solutions to Back to School Covid Style1. Bring some normalcy, so you can create lasting memories which means there’s hope life will return to normal, eventually.
-Children can sense your fear. -You are the example. Be the example. 2. By showing flexibility and understanding, you teach your child(ren) how to adapt which means they will grow to be competent adults. You may begin the year in the schools and unexpectedly end up at home because someone is “exposed!!!” If we go back to quarantine:
-work it out with other parents or relatives that could help
Wanna Spend Precious Last Moments With Your High Schooler? Learn ACT Prep!3. ACT prep is perfect for high school students because they create lifelong learning habits which means they will succeed at college level courses later.
-Here is my 31 day ACT Prep Calendar for your use. You only have to study for ½ hour per subject.
It’s easier than you think when you have access to the internet. 4. Tutoring helps fill in learning gaps so you can watch your child succeed finally which means you don't have to see them suffer anymore. Quarantine disrupted your child's education in lots of ways. Hiring a tutor can help them succeed in more than one way. Research states that students who don't do any learning over the summer would lose about 6 weeks of education. However we were gone for about 5 1/2- 6 months, which means students will lose at least 6 weeks of education if not more. So what? Isn't everyone behind? Maybe. Some parents might have hired a tutor earlier to prevent the slide. When you start off the year behind, it takes you longer to catch up as new skills are introduced. By hiring a tutor you are giving your child the necessary support to keep on top of their studies and get them ahead. If you would like to hire a tutor, please email me at [email protected] Could these steps work for you?
Just remember the first step is the hardest. Let go and let God take over. God will show you the way, but the steps above will get you started. Sign up for the 31 Day ACT Calendar to get your child ready. How are you preparing for back to school? Leave a comment below.
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