It will take time for everyone to adjust - not just the students

• Celebrate the fact you have made it through social distancing
• Don’t rush - It takes time for adults and children to adjust to a new routine
• Anticipate emotional behaviour over the next month
• Be gentle but firm with your expectations where possible
• Reassure safety and answer questions as honestly as possible
• Focus on the positives and the opportunity for a new start
• Validate and acknowledge worries and reinforce the child’s strengths

 Identify what will be the same and what will be different

• Make sure you read your schools communication and identify what will be different – especially physical distancing changes for drop-off and pick-up
• Check that transport and supervision is organised for the children

Practice the School Day

• Wake up, get out of bed, dress, eat breakfast and clean your teeth just as you would on a school day
• Plan what needs to be done and how long it will take
• Work towards going to bed on time (curb bedtime ½ hr earlier every few days and limit access to technology ½ hour before)
• Alter meals to mimic school - breakfast before 8, morning tea at 11, lunch at 1 and afternoon tea at 3

 Organise Personal School Equipment

• Find and check your school bags and lunch boxes for anything that was left in there at the end of term 1
• Find your school uniform, socks and shoes and make sure they are clean and ready
• Charge up your devices, gather your books, pens and other learning materials

 Connect with your Supports

• organise a phone call or video-chat with a close friend to reduce any nerves about returning to school (both Adult & Child)
• If you anticipate difficulties or have any questions please contact your school before school resumes