{"id":21067,"date":"2020-04-21T08:33:07","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T12:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=21067"},"modified":"2023-01-13T10:16:15","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T14:16:15","slug":"ways-to-ease-concerns-about-school-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/ways-to-ease-concerns-about-school-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to ease concerns about school during COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"lead\">When will school reopen? What will happen to prom and graduation? How do I keep up at home? <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/tag-cloud\/?tags=school\">School<\/a> disruptions are happening across Canada and the world during the <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/were-here-for-you-during-covid-19-novel-coronavirus\/\">COVID-19 pandemic<\/a>. We know young people can have a lot riding on their school year. So it\u2019s totally understandable you may have questions and concerns while schools are closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right now, no one really knows how long the pandemic will last. This makes it harder to find answers to the questions you may have about school. The good news is there are things you can do while practising <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/how-to-cope-with-social-distancing-during-covid-19\/\">physical distancing<\/a> to help ease feelings of stress\/anxiety\/sadness\/etc. about school closures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some things you can do if you have concerns about school during the coronavirus outbreak:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>check your school\/school board\u2019s website and social media channels for updates on closures, cancellations, procedures and online learning opportunities as they become available (e.g. your school may have a calendar showing the number of hours you need to spend on each subject per week, instructions for using a tool like Google Classroom, info on how to access technology\/devices, plans for virtual events like prom\/graduation, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>if you\u2019re off to a new school next year, keep an eye on their website and social media for updates and next steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>visit the government\u2019s website in your province\/territory for info about school closures and e-learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>make a list of ways you can learn\/study during school closures (e.g. by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.org\/coronavirus\/read-the-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reading<\/a>, watching webinars from Elders and knowledge keepers, searching online lessons, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>try to organize your day the same way it would be at school (e.g. make a daily calendar with set time to study different subjects, have lunch, take physical activity breaks, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>if you have siblings, work together to share your learning (e.g. if you did a fun activity in your class earlier this year, try repeating it at home with others in your living space, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>look for virtual ways to connect with your friends\/peers\/teachers (if possible)\/etc. for support (e.g. through social media, school websites\/forums, email, a phone call, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>consider how you\u2019ll <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/taking-care-of-yourself-while-sharing-space-during-covid-19\/\">take care of yourself<\/a> while learning at home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>take a break from school <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/worry-rockets\/\">worries<\/a> by doing <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/breathing-balloon\/\">breathing exercises<\/a> or trying a <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/12-instant-stress-busters\/\">stress buster<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>write a letter sharing how you\u2019re feeling\/words of encouragement with other kids and ask your peers to do the same (more details on <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/letters-of-support-from-kids-like-you-during-covid-19\/\">this project<\/a> here!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>adapt your <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/safety-planner\/\">safety plan<\/a> to go virtual (if you\u2019re struggling with <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/tag-cloud\/?tags=abuse\">abuse<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/tag-cloud\/?tags=substance-use\">substance use<\/a> or anything else, remember to connect with a <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/how-identify-safe-adult\/\">safe adult<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reach out to someone you trust for help (e.g. a teacher, guidance counsellor, parent\/caregiver, friend, etc.) if you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed or struggling with your school work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>try to take things one day at a time \u2014 it\u2019s important to allow yourself to feel your emotions in the moment. Be kind to yourself!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>School closures related to COVID-19 are temporary. It\u2019s important to stay informed and have the facts about your school, how you can stay on track and how to <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/kids-help-phones-self-care-checklist\/\"><em>take care of yourself<\/em><\/a><em>. If you need more information or support, you can always connect with someone you trust.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When will school reopen? What will happen to prom and graduation? How do I keep up at home? School disruptions are happening across Canada and the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. We know young people can have a lot riding on their school year. 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