Our New Reality
The COVID-19 has affected all aspects of our lives. By now we all know that self-isolation and physical distancing are key strategies in ‘flattening the curve’ of new coronavirus infections. As a result, we now have little to no physical contact with others outside of our homes. We understand that for parents and caregivers, it is difficult to transition into a world where usual employment and modes of work are no longer available, where they need to look after the health and wellbeing of the family, and where they have an increased role in helping their children continue to learn outside of school.
We know that meeting the demands and expectations of supporting children to ‘learn at home’ can be overwhelming. Whether it is receiving new instructions from teachers, navigating hundreds of online resources or engaging children in activities, it has become stressful and tiring for many of parents to design, adopt or adapt materials to what really works for their children within their homes.
Support for Families
We thank and applaud families for what they are already doing at this difficult time. These resources provides a note of reassurance, support, and a synthesis of available resources for parents and caregivers as they adjust to these challenging new times. Take a look at the links below to help you:
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supporting_families_to_help_children_learn_an_develop_during_school_closures.pdf
supporting_families_to_help_children_learn_an_develop_during_school_closures.pdf
supporting_families_to_help_children_learn_an_develop_during_school_closures.pdf
covid-19_response_resource-12_tips_for_supporting_families_to_help_children_learn_at_home.pdf
