Thanks for continuing to support students during these uncertain times. We are here to help! We are available to offer guidance on teaching sensitive topics through a variety of remote learning options.
Email education@mainefamilyplanning.org with your questions or to set up a meeting with one of our Prevention Coordinators.
What our prevention team can do for you:
We understand that this is not business-as-usual, and we are here to support you during this time in teaching with an inclusive, trauma-informed approach.
In grades K-3, children learn about: the correct names of body parts, personal boundaries, handling feelings and emotions, families, and identifying the safe adults in their lives they can go to for help. For more suggestions and ideas, email education@mainefamilyplanning.org.
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Grades 4-6 focus on the physical, emotional, and social changes of puberty and building healthy friendships and relationships. With the global focus on Covid-19, now is an excellent time to have a robust hygiene lesson that includes information on regular and thorough hand-washing. For more suggestions and ideas, email education@mainefamilyplanning.org.
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Middle school is an appropriate time to cover an assortment of topics including adolescent development, identity, healthy relationships, consent, and sexual risk reduction. For more suggestions and ideas, email education@mainefamilyplanning.org.
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It may be challenging to adapt your typical sexual health unit to remote learning. Here are some suggestions for addressing sexual health topics while also being sensitive to the shift to at-home learning. When you do start this topic, it’s still important to establish group agreements to help students feel safe while learning this content from afar. For more suggestions and ideas, email education@mainefamilyplanning.org.
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We know that education is a partnership between school and home. As you address topics such as puberty and sexual health with your students, you may consider providing information and resources to parents on topics you will cover through remote learning. Contact us at education@mainefamilyplanning.org for ideas on how you might inform and involve parents.
You might want to reach out to parents with a note:
The Covid-19 pandemic is stressful for everyone, and has created many challenges for students, teachers, and families. As your child receives information related to topics like puberty and sexual health they are likely to have questions. As a parent or caregiver, you are the primary source for sharing your values with your child. You play a key role in their development: in understanding and taking care of their physical, emotional, and social health; learning to respect themselves and others; making healthy choices; and navigating relationships.
As we try to address these important topics in health class, we want to offer you the following resources:
This is a challenging time for everyone. Students might be sad that they can’t see their friends right now or that their sports activities and other extracurriculars have been canceled. Their family might be stressed about work, finances, providing food for their families, and staying healthy. Your students are out of their normal routines, may feel disconnected, lack motivation for school work or physical activity, and may be feeling bored or lonely. Below are some resources for connection, support, and crisis that you can share with your students.
