Thread by @FyezahJehan

It’s back to school (hybrid with 50% attendance for my kids) from Monday in Sind. I see so much anxiety, especially among parents of young children, considering that children are not vaccinated and most adults aren’t either. Here’s what we can do 1/n

Check with your school principal and class teacher to ensure every adult- yes every adult, be it a teacher, guard, helper or cleaner, is vaccinated. 2/n

Demand for physical distancing in your child’s classroom. This is only possible with smaller class sizes. Demand for smaller classes from your child’s school administration. 3/n

Make sure that you teach your child how to use a sanitizer effectively. Here’s a video of how to, and how NOT to use sanitizer. And don’t foget to tuck a small sanitizer bottle in the school bag and ensure that you check that it is there and properly filled everyday 4/n

Ask about school’s mask mandate,for children (& adults 🙄)Teach them the right way to mask - it should cover nose and chin, shouldn’t pull to speak or remove to sing (!!!), sanitize hands before putting them on or taking off, keep them on unless eating & store in a clean bag. 5/n

Give them 2 extra masks, in case they drop one and it gets dirty. A dirty mask must be removed and disposed off properly immediately 6/n

Schools should allow lunch only in the open. Lunchtimes should be staggered. Give non fussy foods that can be eaten easily & quickly. Teach them never to share anyone’s lunch & eat with at least an entire arm spans distance from others 7/n

Minimize toilet use, by ensuring that you wake them sufficiently early so they can use the toilet at home. Keeping mask on in the school toilet, and washing and sanitizing after use is a must.

Most importantly, gently tell your kids not to shake hands, do fist bumps or hug each other even when they feel the urge to. Make sure your class has sanitizer. 8/n

Your class teacher, principal and you should be allies in protecting your child and each other. Wishing everyone a safe and sustained school opening. 9/9

Here’s a video of how to, and how NOT to use sanitizer.