Teachers across the country are navigating virtual back-to-school routines, so we caught up with two teachers at N.W. Harllee Early Childhood Learning Center in Dallas ISD to learn about what they’re doing to welcome students to the 2020-21 school year.
While we can’t create consistency in this unpredictable world, we can create it where we have control – in the classroom (or virtual classroom).
Regardless of the circumstances, the decision between virtual learning and in-person learning can be surrounded with anxiety and uncertainty.
Momentous School 4th grade teachers share this back-to-school strategy designed to help teachers create a virtual classroom for distance learning.
There’s never been a better opportunity for schools to capitalize on the partnership with parents as there is now.
Students coming back into the classroom this fall, or students logging on to virtual platforms, will need an even more intentional refresher course on how school works. And frankly, teachers probably will, too!
Here are a few tips to get started learning student’s names if the school year starts with remote learning.
To help teachers and administrators handle the stresses of teaching from home, consider adding a social emotional component to your online faculty meetings. Here are a few tips!
In this new age of teaching remotely, relationships between parents/caretakers and teachers have never been more intertwined. To capitalize on this new relationship, teachers can lean in to parents and ask how they'd like to be supported.
Having one-on-one connection with students can be tough during distance learning, but we have a few tips for setting up individual touchpoints.
Every teacher has classroom expectations. As classrooms have shifted to online platforms, it is important to set expectations for distance learning.
Many people meal prep their meals for the week, why try 'meal prepping' lessons for the week!
Creating a schedule for yourself is more important than ever when teaching from home. We have a few tips to help you get started creating your schedule.
Students of all ages love recess, to give them some time to experience recess from home, try a virtual recess.
Even for classrooms as young as elementary school, virtual office hours can provide a great way for students and teachers to connect.
Let's look at an easy mindfulness strategy that students can do from home: mindful listening.
Kids are currently spending more time on screens than they normally would in a classroom. Today's strategy looks at ways to get them up and moving.
Starfish breathing is a quick breathing strategy that can easily be done via video chat.
Morning meetings help start the day and build a sense of community. Just because students and teachers aren't in the same room doesn't mean morning meeting can't happen!
As teachers adapt to a new method of teaching, prioritizing social emotion learning in the absence of a classroom environment can be a challenge. We're here to provide some strategies that teachers can implement from their homes.
With all of the demands of schooling at home, it can be easy to lose sight of one very important thing: play. But we are here to remind you that play is very important.
In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s easy to see what everyone else is doing. As a result, we often fall into the comparison trap. We're here to help you get out of that trap.
Now that we've had some experience working at home with children, it's time to pause and reflect on what's working and what should be changed. Who should you ask to help you reevaluate? The kids!
These days, as we practice social distancing and stay home to the extent possible, support from our network looks different. While calling on support networks is more challenging during this time, it’s also more important than ever.
It’s the start of a new week, and many parents have now been schooling at home for a week or more. Let’s take a moment today to pause the juggling and think about the positives.
Schooling at home during a global crisis has mostly likely caused at least one moment of stress or anxiety. This is perfectly natural but it’s also important that we manage our feelings during this challenging time.
Kids thrive on routine. They need to know what to expect and what is expected of them. Routines help kids have a sense of control and predictability in their lives.
Builders often use scaffolding to allow workers to reach heights until the structure of the building is secure enough. Similarly, we can use scaffolding to help children increase their knowledge over time.
Each day, we’re sharing tips to help families manage this new reality of school at home. Today’s tip is to check your expectations.
COVID-19 has rearranged the way we live, and schooling at home is a new demand that thousands of families face. Each day, we'll share something you can do each day to manage anxiety and thrive in this new experience. Today's Tip: Acknowledge Your Feelings.
Momentous School Principal Daniel Knoll shares what's currently most on his mind during this global pandemic.
Here are some learning strategies to walk through together at home so you don’t just survive with your children, but thrive.
In the United States, schools are closing at a rapid pace and parents are in uncharted waters to figure out how to homeschool their children. We’ve got three strategies that will help!
An animated clip from the episode A Healthy Night's Sleep from our podcast The Growing Brain! We all know sleep is important. But why? What happens when children sleep? How much do they need? How can we ensure they get quality sleep? Learn all about sleep in this episode with guest Dr. Laura Vogel.
Songs are an amazing tool to use for connecting with a child! Use these 3 examples of adding some physical interaction to well known jingles, or as a guide to create your own motion to your child's current favorite song!
Here's a fun, quick strategy you can do with your little one at home! Using pillows can help with motor skills, balance, and overall connection with your child!
Blankets are a great tool for you and your partner to use for building better connection with your child, though, depending on the age or excitement of your child, they can be a little risky. So, it's important to know your child and figure out the best way to use this tool to your advantage!
From our April 30, 2020 webinar, Daniel Knoll, M.Ed. and Rhonda Vincent, Ph.D., discuss ways to facilitate social emotional learning while teaching remotely.
This fun activity is great for introducing new sounds and words to your little ones! Activities drawn from Theraplay by Booth & Jernberg and The Parent’s Guide to Play by Masi & Leiderman.
Use Cheerios for working on fine motor skills with a peanut jar, water bottle, or any container you have! Activities drawn from Theraplay by Booth & Jernberg and The Parent’s Guide to Play by Masi & Leiderman.
Use puff balls for tracking, sensory learning, and as objects to find around the house! Activities drawn from Theraplay by Booth & Jernberg and The Parent’s Guide to Play by Masi & Leiderman.
Here's how you can use bubbles for learning! Activities drawn from Theraplay by Booth & Jernberg and The Parent’s Guide to Play by Masi & Leiderman.