Tips for Transitioning Back to School
Who would have ever thought that students being in school 5 days a week would feel like such a foreign concept? Parents are only a few months shy of having the title "remote homeschool teacher" for an entire year. We are all chomping at the bit to get "back to normal", but what does that even mean anymore? Change is hard for most, but our students have had no choice but to be flexible and roll with the punches. There might be some anxiety surrounding establishing a routine again, but there are plenty of things you can do to make it a smooth transition. 1) Make a plan and stick to it! There is a reason teachers spend a good two weeks at the beginning of every school year establishing classroom norms; a non-militaristic "boot-camp", if you will. Children perform their best when given clear expectations that are consistent are reliable. This will be done in the classroom, but it is extremely beneficial to put some procedures in place at home as well. ...