Pandemic Teaching Tips

Teaching during a pandemic can be difficult.  Here are some tips to help you teach in these trying times.

Safety First!

 

Rule #1, as always, is safety first!  All other teaching and activities are put on hold if there’s an unsafe situation to attend to.

Before you start teaching, be sure kids know the rules for pandemic safety.

Have a plan for emergencies.  For example, if a child is having trouble breathing, he or she can sit apart from the group and temporarily remove the mask.

Attend to any health, safety, or medical emergencies calmly and immediately.

Take a little time periodically to check in on kids’ feelings and emotions.  Assure them that we’ll get through this difficult time together.

Take plenty of brain breaks—they’re good for your mind, body and soul!  Deep breathing, yoga stretches, dancing, singing, and chanting are great ways to relieve stress.

Be optimistic, creative, flexible, and add a touch of humor whenever possible, to make these difficult days just a little more pleasant.

Would you like more tips for teaching during a pandemic--including the posters for your class rules?  Here they are.

 

Please stay safe, calm, and patient, as we all wait for this pandemic to pass.

I’ll be wishing you the best of health, and the best possible teaching year!