Coronavirus (COVID-19). Either way, some people are going to be happy and some unhappy, regardless of the plan or approach that is taken. Why not act like the dedicated school time is just another meeting? There are so many different aspects and layers of trust, as well. Enjoy! More details about the rating systems used for the Common Sense Media ratings can be found here: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/about-us/our-mission/about-our-ratings. Nice and simple! You will need to research your options in your area if this is a deciding factor for you. Other paid options exist for states which do not offer state virtual schools, like K12, ConnectionsAcademy, although many others exist, as well (Connections Academy, 2020; K12, 2020). When we homeschooled, for earlier years, where I had many conference calls, and the kids were younger, we used videos for most of the elective subjects and studied each subject almost every day. If any of you are like me, you started your working and homeschooling balancing act by trying to explain to your children how important work is, and how you have to focus (and they have to be quiet) while you are on work calls. ), Have your parent/guardian take a picture of your fort, with the list of equipment used and post it to Twitter using the hashtag #fortchallenge and tag @HomeschoolWork. 2) Block off the appropriate time for schoolwork on your work calendar and communicate these expectations to your manager and coworkers. If your student is overloaded with work, have them work with their teachers and administrators to request extensions or accommodations where needed. Note that this option and how it is implemented differs greatly per state. Accountability is the forth level in the pyramid identified by Lencioni, and aligns closely with constructive conflict and commitment. Parents need to be able to bring concerns to educators and administrators when things arent working for them and their children. (2020). schoolwork has to follow the school day/week schedule, the schoolwork has to only include academic subjects, the kids have to be working on academic work the entire time, socialization is an afterthought when homeschooling, the kids are responsible for schoolwork and parents need to continue all of the housework. If you decide you are not comfortable sending your child to their current school in the fall, what options do you have? For other jobs, like when I administered analytics servers, I had more flexibility to design my work day around the desired school schedule. Small wins go a long way. Some subjects that lend themselves to video lessons are art, music, history, and even physical education, for example. 6 years ago, Reply While you are working on a schedule more customized to you, your kids and your work schedule, two companies, Khan Academy and Scholastic, have recently provided lesson plans and activities free for children who are now staying home due to school closings. These are accessible here: https://awakeandmindful.com/best-kids-yoga-videos-on-youtube/. Organizing any extra items needed (for science experiments, for example) over the weekend for the entire week will also help make your work/homeschool days flow much smoother. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/slideshow/2173553/coronavirus-school-closings-keep-kids-busy/1/, Wiess, S. R. (2020b). Lets face it, we are all in survival mode right now, and trying to claim anything else would be misleading. This a really simple approach to making linear slides. Pretty strait forward, get all your parts together, you may have to ream your holes a bit. In sports psychology, life coaching and other venues recently, youve likely heard the term locus of control or phrases like control the controllables. Situations like the pandemic we are currently experiencing bring to light the true meaning of these phrases, as there is so much that is truly out of our control. Retrieved March 25, 2020, from https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-passport, Common Sense Media. I like the idea of trapping the bearing between the pieces of angle iron. Will you and your children be ok with this or able to handle any repetition or boredom by supplementing with other activities? Its also important to understand what is and what is not likely to happen in the next year curriculum and academic-wise and how that might impact you and your children. (2020). Patrick Lencioni wrote a book called, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, which gives a simple, straightforward way to think about what is needed for teams to function well and to thrive. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://responsiblehomeschooling.org/policy-issues/current-policy/, Digital Learning Collaborative. (n.d.). Feel free to send me a message of you have any questions after reading through my build. You are using an out of date browser. Can anyone post some pics of how they did theirs and their thoughts on this kind versus more traditional ball bearing drawer type slides. At those times, my kids were at the ages where they needed more hands-on help and their school workload was higher, so it worked well for us. Square tubing, once again your choice of length and size. Preferably use a drill press. The options are so abundant that it can often be overwhelming, especially for those new to educating their children at home. For example, one was created by E. Gilliam, and is accessible here: https://www.conferencecallbingo.net/blog with the printable version accessible directly here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xbwyrg21rbg79fj/conferencecallbingo.pdf?dl=0. Thats all any of us can do, and the only way we are going to figure out what will work is for everyone to be comfortable communicating and providing constructive feedback when things are not working. Considerations for Schools. See below for our experience transitioning our kids from homeschooling to public school and considerations/lessons-learned that you might find helpful. }:wG?|_*d8KCz{3w}];@E[*wZ={yK*bWWub&uCymJE5(X>;ypUb0Qn%i'.5*T4 o "IXyk/zoz{.[&V+H31M,&kp>,Ol-g6(gzk@N=e6DW&t+(Nc7T7H@18r+NQYfYraar+C(xLEr]t$r\&b0p"J
}4. (Many states do not allow homeschoolers to participate in activities at the public school, but some states do. The public school administrators where we are were extremely helpful in working with us to determine the best placement. Age-Appropriate Chores. Very cool idea! But, there is also so much that is fully within our control. Being completely clear on goals, roles, and contributions can promote commitment and team cohesion. (2020). Hopefully, you have found this content helpful, and are on your way to planning a (relativelythey are our awesome kids, after all) calm, fun and enjoyable adventure educating your children at home while working. Reply 4. Making it clear that it was a big kid privilege to sit at the table with us to work on schoolwork was also helpful in motivating (relatively) quiet focus. Having a dedicated space will allow you to put everything away in a neat and orderly fashion after every day, so that it is available and easy to access the following day. :I. I've never made anything with the bearing roller type setup but I do know a bunch about drawer slides. Also get lengths from you local metal store. A template for this can be found on many of the CT homeschooling group websites or Facebook pages. (n.d.). (n.d.).
The ability to have an open and honest discussion with their teacher, administrator, or even boss, is a skill that will only help them in their future. 4) *BONUS* You can also take an inventory of what you have for school supplies (paper, pencils, pens, markers, crayons, glue, scizzors, stapler, tape, whole punch, etc.). (n.d.). For example, if you choose to homeschool or opt for distance learning to start with in the fall, will you want to send your children back to school (this year or in the future)? (2020). Homeschool Laws By State. If you are teaching one child, you can skip this section. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. I'm thinking of using angle iron for the "tracks". Make a fort out of anything you like (Amazon boxes, sheets, blankets, etc.). One way to focus and be able to sift through all of the options is to decide what modes you wish to use to teach each of the subjects you selected, and limit your searches to the selected mode for each subject. 2005-2022 Overland International, Inc. All rights reserved. Either way, you will need to allocate time for schooling for your children and for your work. I searched through the drawer slides thread but just keep getting sidetracked. Examples of delivery modes include DVDs, online learning games, online video lessons, printable lessons, workbooks and textbooks, fully online classes, and instructions posted online that allow you to create your own. The truth is that our kids (or any of us, for that matter) have never learned or gone to school (in person, hybrid or online) during a global pandemic. You will need to determine the best balance and schedule for your family based on the ages you are teaching, the subjects you have selected, and the modes you have chosen to use to teach those subjects. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/age-appropriate-chores/, Grown and Flown.
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You can ask the school about options for continuing distance learning (if they dont already include that as an option in their fall plans).
V6ZcggG^~7|m3iI6xYZc'ZYY%rRVJn|H$E=DvqSPVsygF;uw;87S X#0KR,l.Lg5K8d%ZNmF|% j"?e`3Zv^Q5}^v{+ EORt|yy~HD EoF]"owN"y9ih$)L~%(;Yyn;O\w,405D9aGS_3Z9M:e\3HiN9$haarx? Retrieved March 18, 2020, from https://www.khanacademy.org/about/blog/post/611770255064350720/remote-learning-with-khan-academy-during-school, Scholastic. What Ill provide below is a brief overview of some of the options for planning the work, starting with four considerations for doing so. On top of a foundation of trust is constructive conflict. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/2218929/how-many-hours-homeschooling-per-day/. Digital Compass. 5) Choose activities to start your day off on a calm and positive note. When trying to decide what is best, there are always multiple considerations. You must log in or register to reply here. With the quick pivot to distance learning in the spring, and the large disparities with technology access and related issues, the schools and districts are still working to get some students caught up on their work from the spring. In Connecticut, the only thing you are legally required to do is file with your local board of education a letter of Notice of Withdrawal. There are a few things to consider. I was going to offer a link to my build thread, but YukonRob beat me to it. These extreme stances come with equally strong language, which can be misleading to the new or uninformed, so it is important to make sure you fully understand the true requirements before making decisions, finalizing your plans, and submitting any notices or documentation. How might this impact your childs motivation to do their schoolwork? Weathering the Storm. (Note that this is an unpopular opinion and not promoted or frequently supported in the traditional, long-term homeschooling community, though, so questions about this option in these traditional groups or distribution lists may not be met with the most positive reactions.) 3) Identify the delivery mode you want to use for each subject and each child. Current Homeschool Laws. (n.d.). Ultimately, only you can decide what is best for you and your children. Retrieved March 18, 2020, from https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSZhOdEPAWjUQpqDkVAlJrFwxxZ9Sa6zGOq0CNRms6Z7DZNq-tQWS3OhuVCUbh_-P-WmksHAzbsrk9d/pub, Khan Academy. There are so many options available to teach every subject, and many are free. In my previous post, I noted that some schools and some districts are providing work for their students, which is great! These can be used for many different applications and are quite easy to make. Some of the common misconceptions include: Lets attempt to address these one by one. Others may be planning their own lessons and activities. We have never parented (or helped our kids with remote learning) during a global pandemic. In work environments, especially when working on projects, everyone has clearly defined roles and responsibilities which are laid out on a project plan. (2020). No one knows what the right answer is to any question or problem right now, BUT, we can all try things, fail, get back up, and try something else. If you have chosen to homeschool instead of opt into distance learning through your school, and the option is temporary, you may wish to file the notice of intent to homeschool and proceed to work closely with the school to ensure the smoothest transition back into the school when the time is right. Common Sense Media provides two different options for digital citizenship education. 2) Identify the subjects you would like to teach each of the children. (n.d.). When you get stressed or overwhelmed, just remember that surviving is all you and your family need to do right now, and the rest will all work out eventually. You can choose to homeschool your children with you being the primary teacher (as opposed to distance-learning where you are assisting your children with work assigned by their teacher). 8mm or 5/16 bolts, nuts , and washers to match them, these can be found at a local hardware store like home depot. Retrieved March 25, 2020, from https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-compass, Common Sense Media. (This is in no way intended to imply that they wont help you, since we have always experienced the exact opposite, especially when in direct contact with teachers, administrators, etc. Decorating Amazon boxes and used soup cans make great arts and craft projects and excellent organizers! How Timeboxing Works and Why it Will Make You More Productive. Have fun! Then just tighten down the nuts and your good to go. This can be important if you are deciding between temporarily homeschooling your children and opting into distance learning (especially in middle school or high school grades). Common Sense Media includes reviews of some books, as well. that you will be bound by? How School Closures Can Strengthen Your Family. (2020). Anyone repaint their ARB at home successfully to a fresh satin black. Instead of trying to convince your kids why they should be quiet and calm during your conference calls and hoping for the best, you might try giving them specific activities to keep them busy during these times. An alternative is to make your own bingo card that might be more age-appropriate, like one with silly words or um and uh, for example, that might be easy for little ones to pick up on during the call. If you are unsure, Common Sense Media is a great place to start. If your remote/distance learning/homeschooling is only planned to be temporary, keeping as close to the curriculum their classmates are learning in school will make for the smoothest transition when the time comes for them to go to school and join their classmates again. One option is for grades 3-5, called Digital Passport, and is accessible here: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-passport. Some organizations group activities in the following age groups, for example, Kindergarten to grade 2, grades 3-5, grades 6-8 and grades 9-12. Welltrainedmind.com. Retrieved March 19, 2020 from https://awakeandmindful.com/best-kids-yoga-videos-on-youtube/, Bestow. What we sometimes forget, though, is that our kids are, as well. Attention to results is the top and smallest portion of the pyramid. rVsv6^eM[T@vZdc;?8lzx Schedules created and posted in a common location provide clarity to everyone involved and help the parents avoid questions like what are we doing today? and what subjects are we working on today? There are many free printable planners and schedules available online.
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