Hi Joyce, I am also a director and owner of my preschool. I have supplied my teachers with all 3 options to wear; regular mask, clear mask and shields. The clear mask at times do fog up but shields are great. Although most of my teachers are wearing their masks all day.
All of my students adapted great with teachers wearing masks. They were already seeing mom and dad wear them out, so it wasn't scary at all.
As for taking their temperature, we do every morning and it's not a "gun " looking one so it wouldn't frighten the kiddos either.
Most importantly I have the parent take their temperature before leaving the house, so we aren't the ones taking their temp at the door and have to turn kids away. I think that would be more devastating to them. we take it during our washing hands for snack and again before lunch. The kids are so quick to adapt and it's a part of our daily routine now.
Comfort the parent, let her know this is the nee normal and all preschools are doing. Again don't get a thermometer that looks like a gun.😉
Have a blessed year!
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Laura Rodrigues
Director
Heavenly Day Preschool
Naples FL
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-24-2020 01:56 PM
From: Joyce Fowler
Subject: Masks and temperature taking
Hello! We will be returning to school October 5th and I have a parent who is concerned with the fact that we will be wearing masks and taking temperatures before entry into the school. She is not against having her child's temperature being taken. She is concerned that the image of an authority figure with a mask pointing an object at the child's forehead and clicking is like pointing a gun to someone's head. I had never thought of that! I acknowledged her fears and told her I would research this. My only thought to alleviate this fear is to get down to the child's level (which I always do when I talk to them anyway), and maybe make the thermometer into a funny character that is saying good morning to the kids. Kind of like a puppet. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks!
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Joyce Fowler
Director
Little Learners Schoolhouse
Greensboro NC
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