Online modality tips

In order to support our Lower School students during this new lockdown, Miss Isabel Martínez, Principal of Lower School, makes an invitation to the community to talk about these issues within the family. For this, she shared some recommendations:

•  In the best possible way, create a space suitable for learning, having the schedule in sight, materials available, adequate lighting, etc.
• Recess and lunch: In these moments your children should change the type of activity they are doing and get some rest. For this it is important to:
  • Change the place where they are
  • Do screen-free activities
  • Have either their snack or lunch when it corresponds
  • Schedules and routine: Despite being in an online mode, it is suggested that children maintain their sleep schedule in order to promote a sense of continuity. The idea is that they follow the same routine in the morning of dressing up, having breakfast, preparing their things for the day, etc. They can start a little later as they don’t need the time to come to school.
  • Social interactions: At this age it is important that students keep in touch with their classmates and friends, that’s why I want to remind you of Brave-up’s (experts in digital coexistence) recommendation: the safest way to do this while online is that parents or guardians agree on a specific time (for example from 6:30 to 7:30p.m.) and also on the platform or game they authorize.
  • Family time: Hopefully they can spend time sharing as a family, part of it being screen-free time.
  • Household chores: It is recommended to give some responsibility to children so that they can contribute to their families.  Between the ages of 8 and 11, students can get their uniform and materials ready for each day, set or clear the table, make their bed, water plants, feed a pet, take their dirty and clean clothes to their appropriate places, pick up their toys, prepare or help prepare breakfast, etc. These activities develop autonomy, self-management, self confidence, and the sense of belonging.
  • Assistance and emotional support: It is important to consider that this lockdown involves a new process of adaptation for children. Many of them can live it with frustration or low motivation, and it is important to accompany them and understand what they are going through. They need to have available adults who listen carefully to them so that they can express what they feel and seek for strategies that will allow them to adapt better to this situation.

A coordinated work between families and the School, will help to face in a positive way this new challenge presented by the pandemic. It´s important we continue taking care of ourselves, promoting and respecting COVID protocols such as wearing masks, respecting distance and hand washing, among others.