Getting Your Kids Ready for the School Year Amidst the Pandemic

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Unless you already homeschooled your kids before the pandemic, you probably found yourself thrust into a whole new world once schools started closing earlier this spring. Most schools chose to stay closed for the remainder of the academic year, but many districts will allow in-person classes to resume in the fall. For many families, the idea of going back to school will be just as hard as adopting homeschooling, but the resources below can help. 

Safety Measures for Your Kids 

You’ve probably had to field a lot of pandemic-related questions and concerns from your children already. If your children’s school will be reopening, the information below can give you and your kids peace of mind. 

• The CDC currently suggests that students and teachers wear masks when possible. 

• Make sure to go over the importance of social distancing again. 

• Remind your kids of the proper etiquette for coughing and sneezing.

Prepping Your Kids for the School Year 

With the new school year on the horizon, it’s important to get your kids prepared. Keep these things in mind when getting your kids ready. 

• If your school will continue distance learning, brush up on the best practices. 

• Easing your kids back into a school routine might require a different approach.  

• Making child-sized face masks will make it easier for your kids to stay safe. 

• Follow Cari On Living’s advice to clean and sanitize your kids’ backpacks before school starts. 

• If your regular after school program isn’t available, have an alternative plan in place. 

Keeping Your Home Safe

For many parents, there’s a concern about kids bringing germs into the home after a day of school. These steps can help prevent the spread of infection. 

• Sticking with virtual playdates can still limit your family’s chance of infection, even if your kids see their friends at school. 

• As a defense against germs, have your kids wash their hands after getting home.  

• Have a plan for washing your kids’ face masks, if they wear them. 

• If anyone in your home gets sick, do a COVID-19-specific cleaning session afterwards. 

As a parent, the COVID-19 pandemic probably created a number of new and unexpected challenges for your family. Going back to school may be difficult, but following these safety tips will give both you and your kids more peace of mind.