Things I Am Thankful for During Distance Learning
‘Tis the time of year to celebrate all we’re thankful for and while distance learning is not something we expected to be thankful for, let’s put it on the list. I’ll start with my thanks…
Education Extras
Save the After School Enrichments
Many families turn to extra curricular activities to provide what their kids need more of. But, due to the pandemic, these programs are in jeopardy. The good news is that most of these programs have been able to pivot to a virtual option.
Don’t Panic! Your Kid’s Not Behind
At our house, the first subject, of the first day of distance learning, was math and like students everywhere, our student wasn’t doing algebra over the summer, so he was a bit rusty. As you start the school year, notice what subjects or things your student might need to brush up on. Don’t panic.
How to Guarantee Your Internet Won’t Fail You
Since there are so many people in the house relying on the internet, a weak or spotty signal is not an option. Here are some ways I found to ensure you have great service for school, home and work.
Get Organized to Save Your Sanity
I remember when I was the mom getting 4 young kids dressed, fed and out the door for school, and off to work myself, but for us, getting ready for distance learning with my grandson required NASA level organization.
How to Rock Distance Learning in 11 Steps
This fall, the vast majority of students will be at home for school. So how do we take this to the next level and move from surviving to thriving in the at home classroom?
Develop Organization Skills
Since it looks like most of our children are going to be doing some form a distance learning this fall, it is going to be imperative that we help them get things organized for success.
Time for the Right Brain to Shine
School has definitely changed these last couple weeks. The good news is that our right brain thinkers may have a new opportunity to show what awesome learners they really are! Adapt these tips for relieving the overwhelm of homework to help your right brain thinker both stay on task and learn to love this new school set up.
Not All Tests Are Created Equal
I’m on a bit of a rampage today, thinking back to a terrible first grade experience my grandson had. There were plenty, but this one was about test taking. He struggled in first grade. Really struggled.
Educating Einstein: Right Brain Thinking at School
I have good news and bad news. Let’s do bad news first to get it over with. School favors the left brain kids. The skills you need to do well at school are in the left side of the brain. Listening, organizing, memorizing, writing. The good news is us right brain thinkers have a left side too.
