Dealing with Autism in Changing Times

Since it is Autism month, here are some tips on how to help your children with autism deal with these changing times. 1. Have a daily schedule for them 2. Have them interact with others through Skype, Zoom or FaceTime. 3. Take them on virtual field trips https://totallythebomb.com/heres-33-national-park-tours-you-can-take-virtually-from-the-comfort-of-your-home 4. Educate them about COVID-19 https://littlepuddins.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/The-Corona-Virus-Free-Printable-Updated-2-The-Autism-Educator-.pdf 5. Read more about Dealing with Autism in Changing Times[…]

Educational Documentaries

Documentaries for older kids on PBS: https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/kenburnsclassroom/home/?fbclid=IwAR1xjhtumvg0yJJRQCRGl2LB3cfYK-Jty8jW23ycDtgFr0euqxlbPQVf8Bo Netflix documentaries now available in your home. https://media.netflix.com/en/company-blog/free-educational-documentaries?fbclid=IwAR1xnx4vzQj6SO3Gcmuvhb18MCMcKsQeiLvIYfyqW-bKEKPiQIcrvNOY7Nw Some of them can also be found on YouTube. Frida Kahlo online exhibit: https://artsandculture.google.com/project/frida-kahlo

Keep the Kids Busy

1. Watch Origami YouTube videos and have the kids try them. 2. Make some foam paint. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=foam+paint+fun 3. Historic Stranahan House Museum Join the Historic Stranahan House Museum for a live program every weekday at 11am. Programs are available at facebook.com/StranahanHouse. 4. Check out FREE eBooks at your local library. They have Diary of a Wimpy Kid and other favorites. Read more about Keep the Kids Busy[…]

Online Tutoring and Resources

Online Tutoring  I am now offering online tutoring. This can be done from your computer, phone, or tablet. Questions? Just ask me. Online Resources for Kids 20 educational shows on Netflix Click Here Famous paintings you can zoom in on Click Here Free science webinars for kids Click Here Free E-Books Click Here

Virtual Museums

Let’s go on a field trip, to a virtual museum! Best of all, they seem to all be FREE. Museum of Discovery and Science They have hands-on activities you can do at home and video demonstrations. www.mods.org and click “Sign up for e-News” for more info. SF Science Center and Aquarium They have live: Aquarium Read more about Virtual Museums[…]