Back to school looks different for children this year — some are still learning at home, some are in classrooms, some are doing both. Children coming back to school have been isolated for months and may feel anxious, lonely, and scared. Those at home may feel even more isolated and lonely than ever, especially as their peers begin re-entering the community. Listed below are some resources to help parents and students as they adjust to whatever school looks like for them.
· Back to School Planning: Checklists to Guide Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers — CDC
· 2020 Back to School Toolkit — Mental Health America
· Back to School Mental Health Guide — PyschCentral
· Back to School in a Pandemic: Tips to Foster Mental Health — Psychology Today
· Supporting your child’s mental health as they return to school during COVID-19 — Unicef