5 Safe & Socially Distanced Back to School Applications for Graphics Media
Inevitably the 2020-2021 school year is going to look very different from years past. As communities band together during this time of crisis, one thing about going back to school remains the same. Schools and their educators can and will always inspire youth by promoting exploration, learning, and sportsmanship. Even as many find themselves in virtual learning environments, just as many will be entering the classroom. More than ever, schools can turn to graphics media to find creative ways to grab students and teachers' attention, enhance their commitment to the community, and provide a safe space.
Back to School Graphics Media Applications
Jessup Manufacturing compiled 5 applications to use graphics media to welcome students and teachers back to school this 2020-2021 school year.
- Premise Reminders
These are meant to be placed around the exterior and interior doors of the school. They can also be used around popular social spaces like the break room, lunchroom, or locker rooms. Premise reminders can be applied easily to walls or doors to showcase masks are required, social distancing reminders, hand washing or no touch zones, and more.
- Common Areas (Lunchroom, library)
Using graphics media around common areas of the school for wall, counter, and floor signage can be eye catching and yes, even fun! For example, try having graphics media cut in the shape of food for the lunchroom while providing reminders to kids to keep their distance in the lunch line (non-slip floor graphics work great), provide direction on seats or tables that are closed off, and on top of counters where children are checking out.
- Directional Reminders
Many schools have changed how people can move throughout the building. If this is the case within your school, consider floor and wall graphics media to alert students and staff of changes. One-way paths, no exit/entrance, or spots to maintain a 6 foot social distance are examples of this in action.
- Bathrooms
Use graphics media on the mirrors and in the stalls to remind everyone to practice hand washing, avoid contact with others, and to wear their masks.
- Outdoors
Using a product like Sidewalk Graphics Media outside to provide socially distanced waiting spots or direction for bus riders, car lines, or otherwise is a great way to stay safe. It provides a non slip solution and can be used on outdoor grounds easily with no messy residue when it’s time to remove.
Customize Your Graphics Media for Back to School
The great thing about graphics media is you can customize the signage for your school. Some of the most popular themes we have seen incorporated school-wide with graphics media signage include:
- School mascot
- School colors
- School’s theme/mission statement
- School staff faces or quotes from school staff on graphics media
Use Graphics Media to Stay Safe and Socially Distance
This school year graphics media has a big job. These decals can offer important information to remind students, staff and parents about staying safe and socially distanced. The decals can be made for even the harshest environments, can provide slip and fall resistance, and resist scuffing from thousands of footsteps throughout the day.
Contact the experts at Jessup Manufacturing to discuss how these graphic solutions can be used within your school to offer a floor guide to visitors, staff, and students alike to remind them to stay safe and socially distanced.
