See how they are holding up. Ask how they feel. Determine what they want to accomplish. Figure out what you can do to support them. Give them specific praise when they do something well or if they give it their best effort. Having a consistent routine will help them stay on task. Change the way Read more about Online Learning Tips[…]
How to help your kids complete their homework in 3 ways: Organizing, focusing, and taking breaks. Organization Make a list and put the most important tasks at the top of the list. Help them create detailed notes with proper headings. Show them how to look-up information from reputable sites. Create a quiet organized study space Read more about Homework Help[…]
Are your children stuck staring at a screen most of the day? Guess what? They need to move. Movement will help prevent obesity, anxiety and depression. Provide movement breaks in their online learning time. Consider stand-up desks and ball seats. Have plenty of outdoor time scheduled into their day. Activities can include: a bicycle ride, Read more about Too Much Screen Time?[…]
Have you heard about pods? They are forming in response to school distance learning at home. Groups of children in similar grades get together in the same place and have a teacher (or the like) assist them with taking their online classes. In this way, parents don’t have to stay at home to assist their Read more about Learning Options: Pods[…]
Tips for Dealing with Children with Autism 1. Obtain books that are verbally read and shown to them 2. Meet them at eye level 3. Specific praise, for example, instead of saying, “Well done,” say, “I loved the way you …” 4. Playing music they enjoy 5. Playing chess, and below are 10 reasons why: https://autisticnotweird.com/10-reasons-for-chess/?fbclid=IwAR2pi5UOzPLafMriFA9vW03T4Ig5KA9koZw___4q9bymzmDERY5q–ooKWM
With a storm coming this weekend, it might be a good idea to start teaching the kids about hurricanes. The following is a study unit on hurricanes. You can use all the activities or just a few. It includes recommended books, videos and worksheets. https://www.lookwerelearning.com/hurricane-unit-study
With social distancing and mask wearing becoming the norm, where can you safely go this summer and what can you do? Here is a list of places where you can go where you are able to social distance more easily: 1. Beach 2. Park 3. Zoo 4. Drive-in movies Sports involving social distancing: 1. Tennis Read more about Safer Summer Activities[…]
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Did you know that there are children’s apps that show content inappropriate for their age? I was disturbed to see an ad featuring a pregnancy test but more disturbed when the next ad showed cartoon characters about to act in a very intimate nature. The iPad was put facedown before we saw what happened next. In Read more about Inappropriate App Ads[…]
Thinking about taking an actual trip? Some things to consider to keep your family safe from viruses. 1. Try to pick a place with lots of open spaces like the beach or a national park. 2. Consider taking a rented RV instead of staying at a hotel. 3. If you do stay in a hotel, Read more about Safe Trip Tips[…]