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Transition to School Resources

August 25, 2020 By Frank

Transition to School Resources

COVID-19 Updates and Resources

The Near North District School Board has created resources to help support students with special education needs return to school.  Many of these resources would be appropriate for all students.  There are social stories, posters, information graphics and videos on the topics of:

Social Etiquette and the “Touchless Hello”, Mask wearing, Information about COVID-19, Covering your Cough, Handwashing and Sanitizing.  There is more than one version of some of these resources to be more appropriate for students of different ages.

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit has updated their guidelines for returning to school after experiencing symptoms.  For more information, please visit their web page on Schools/Child Care and COVID-19.

What is Coronavirus

What is Covid-19 (PDF)

COVID-19 Infographic (PDF)

What is Covid-19 Photos (PDF)

Social Etiquette

Batman Poster (PDF)

Safe Social Etiquette Poster (PDF)

Staying Safe at School Social Story Graphics (PDF)

Staying Safe at School Social Story Photos (PDF)

Staying Safe at School Video
(https://youtu.be/f6yqvvs49F0)

Touch-Free Hello Poster (PDF)

Touch-Free Hello Social Story Graphics (PDF)

Touch-Free Hello Social Story Photos (PDF)

Touch-Free Hello Video
(https://youtu.be/8xKRKTQk8f4)
Cover Your Cough
Cover Your Cough and Sneeze
(https://youtu.be/GcLWR91SyTU)

CYC Poster (PDF)

CYC Social Story (PDF)

Hand Washing

NNDSB Covid 19 Hand Washing Resource (PDF)

NNDSB Hand Sanitize Poster (PDF)

NNDSB Hand Wash Poster (PDF)

Mask Wearing and PPE
PPE in School
(https://youtu.be/oa1KfVqqDIU)

How to Put on a Mask Poster (PDF)

PPE Social Story (mask, face shield) (PDF)

KEY RESOURCES FOR COVID-19 EDUCATION

WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS?

  • Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic – World Health Organization
  • Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) – Government of Canada
  • COVID-19.ontario.ca
  • About COVID-19 – North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (NBPSDHU)
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) – CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA)
  • “Coronavirus: introduction booklet” – CAMH – The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
  • “My Hero is You” – Storybook for Children on COVID-19 (multiple languages)
  • “Explaining Coronavirus to Kids” video – CBC News
  • “COVID-19/Corona Story” – Geneva Centre for Autism (PDF Social Story)

SOCIAL ETIQUETTE

  • Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Advice for the Public – World Health Organization
  • “Mr. Bean’s Essential COVID-19 Checklist” Video – World Health Organization
  • COVID-19 guidance for schools Kindergarten to Grade 12 – Public Health Agency of Canada
  • “Cover Your Cough” Poster – Ontario Public Health
  • Create a social circle during COVID-19 – Ontario Ministry of Health
  • Socializing Safely During Covid-19 – NBPSD Health Unit

UNDERSTANDING MASKS

  • When and how to use masks – World Health Organization
  • How to safely use a non-medical mask or face covering – Public Health Agency of Canada
  • When and How to Wear a Mask – Public Health Ontario
  • Face Coverings (Non-Medical Masks) – North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
  • Mask Safety Basics Video – Ontario Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

RESOURCES/PARENT INFO

Background Information:
  • Q&A: Schools and COVID-19 – World Health Organization
  • Key Messages and Actions for COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Schools (March 2020) – World Health Organization
  • COVID-19 guidance for schools Kindergarten to Grade 12 – Public Health Agency of Canada
  • COVID-19: reopening schools – Ontario Government
  • North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit COVID-19 Landing Page
  • Sick Kids COVID-19: Guidance for School Reopening (Updated July 29)
Resources:
  • Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Awareness resources – Public Health Agency of Canada
  • COVID-19 Resources for Children, Youth, and Families – Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health
  • COVID-19 Learning Hub – Sick Kids AboutKidsHealth.ca
  • School Mental Health Ontario: COVID-19
  • COVID-19 Parenting Tips for Children with Disabilites (PDF)
  • Autism Ontario List of Resources to Help Us Through COVID-19
  • Province of Ontario List of COVID-19 Cases in Schools and Child Care Centres
  • Province of Ontario Self-Screening Test for Students, Staff and Community

HANDWASHING

  • Hand Hygiene – Why, How & When? – World Health Organization
  • Wash Your Hands Infographic – Public Health Agency of Canada
  • How to Handwash – Public Health Ontario
  • “How to Wash Your Hands” & “How to Use Hand Sanitizer” posters – Public Health Ontario
  • “Just Clean Your Hands” Videos – Public Health Ontario
  • Healthy Hands Hand Hygiene Resource Manual Ages 4-14 – NBPSD Health Unit

PHYSICAL DISTANCING

  • Considerations for school-related public health measures in the context of COVID-19 - Physical Distancing and Tele-Schooling – World Health Organization
  • Physical distancing: How to slow the spread of COVID-19 – Public Health Agency of Canada
  • Physical Distancing (PDF) – Public Health Ontario
  • Studio K Shorts “Pool Noodle Distancing” video – CBC Kids
  • “What is Physical Distancing?” video – CBC Kids News

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