Covid Teacher Tips

In light of the upcoming school year, and many teachers being concerned about how to safely return to the classroom, I started a new round of Instagram posts entitled “Covid Teacher Tips”. These are little tips to help teacher feel a little more prepared to go back to school.

Of course, my hope is that states, counties, and school districts are making safe choices about whether or not to open schools, and offering teachers a choice in whether they prefer in-person teaching or a distance learning option.

But for any teachers who are headed back to the classroom soon, I am here for you! Let me know in the comments about any questions you have about school and classroom safety during Covid-19.

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Covid Teacher Tip #5 😷: Jump on that fanny pack trend! This is the perfect way to have all your necessary supplies easily on hand👍🏼 You can fit your hand sanitizer, some gloves, and wipes so that you don’t have to run and find what you need every time you need clean hands to do something! Huge time saver! I also think the front pocket is perfect for keeping my phone📱, so that it’s separate and easy to access. For the playground, I stick a couple bandaids and alcohol wipes there too for cuts and scrapes. When I saw some of my colleagues rocking these when we reopened, I thought it was brilliant! I jumped on that fanny pack wagon and got one too! Luckily, these days there are so many different styles available, it’s easy to find one that still looks cute 😍 #tftpickme

A post shared by Laura White, Teacher, she/her (@lovegrowslearning) on Jul 28, 2020 at 3:35pm PDT

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Covid Teacher Tip #4😷: Stock up on cleaning supplies! It can feel scary going back to the classroom, but having a cupboard full of all the necessary cleaning materials definitely makes me feel safer💖 Even though my school has pledged to keep us fully stocked on the supplies we need, they sometimes have orders that get delayed and we have to ration what we have. I was so glad I had some supplies on hand that I had picked up at Target before school opened. 💯 I try to keep at least one or two back-ups of gloves, wipes, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant spray in my cabinet at all times. I’m also loving the microfiber cloths to use with the disinfectant spray so I’m not constantly using up paper towels👌🏼 As we all know, wipes and sanitizers are hard to get these days… so start getting a little stash now😊 What cleaning supplies are you going to get for the classroom?

A post shared by Laura White, Teacher, she/her (@lovegrowslearning) on Jul 24, 2020 at 5:38pm PDT

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Covid Teacher Tip #3: Keep some extra child masks in your classroom! 😷 Just today, a girl in my class couldn’t find her mask after lunch. Luckily, I had these handy and could give her a spare! 👍🏼 Swipe ➡️ to see a helpful solution for lost masks. Tie some yarn or attach to a lanyard and the mask becomes a necklace when they’re eating or outside, but easy to find when they come back in the classroom! 👌🏼 Big shout-out to the parent who donated this stash of extra child masks to my classroom. 💯 You could even ask parents to send a second mask to school that stays in the classroom. Tag a friend who would want to see this tip! 💖 And check back for more Covid teacher tips soon 😊

A post shared by Laura White, Teacher, she/her (@lovegrowslearning) on Jul 20, 2020 at 2:00pm PDT

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Covid Teacher Tip #2: Use chalk and floor tape to make markers for spaced out lines. This helps students stay socially distanced when they’re lining up outside the classroom or inside the classroom. It’s hard for students to tell what six feet is, but having a clear place to put their feet helps them remember. It can also be used on a rug to make socially distanced sitting spots to play or gather 👍🏼 Swipe ➡️ to see a couple ways I’ve marked lines this summer. Check back soon for another Covid Teacher Tip! 💕 #covidclassroom #coronaclassroom #quaranteaching #teachersofinstagram #teacherblogger #covidteachertips #teachersfollowteachers #firstgradeteacher #californiateachers

A post shared by Laura White, Teacher, she/her (@lovegrowslearning) on Jul 17, 2020 at 9:28am PDT

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Covid Teacher Tip #1: I’m trying a new thing! Every day I’ll share a tip that I am finding helpful to stay safe in the classroom while teaching kids! 😷Tag a friend who might be in the classroom in fall or share in your stories to pass on to teacher friends! Tip #1: Wear gloves! Gloves are great for… helping a child with something at their seat, handling student belongings, passing out materials to the class, or collecting student work. Just make sure you change your gloves before helping another student! I also find that wearing gloves makes me less likely to touch my face 👍🏼 Check back tomorrow for another Covid Teacher Tip! 💕 #covidclassroom #coronaclassroom #quaranteaching #teachersofinstagram #teacherblogger #covidteachertips #teachersfollowteachers #firstgradeteacher #californiateachers

A post shared by Laura White, Teacher, she/her (@lovegrowslearning) on Jul 16, 2020 at 2:04pm PDT