As more and more schools close their doors and suspend classes for the year, many parents are faced with the difficult duty of continuing their child’s education from home.
For working adults that are busy continuing to adjust to their new work-from-home lifestyle, it can be a lot to try and juggle. So, many parents have turned to social media to ask homeschooling parents for advice on how to go about teaching their kids.
Their number one piece of advice? Structure.
Emotions are already running high, due to COVID-19 and the anxiety it brings. So, it is important to keep your child’s day as routine and “school-like” as possible. That means it is up to parents to create a studious environment for their kids. Give them a corner in your home that they can designate as their desk, somewhere that they can keep their supplies and do their homework. This will help them distinguish between home-time and school-time.
You should also create a daily homeschooling schedule. Kids are used to having their days completely planned out for them, and much like adults, can get easily frustrated when their daily routine is thrown off. Sit down as a family and discuss what they were learning in school before the shutdown and what time they had different subjects. Together you can build a schedule that works for everyone.
You can download a free Daily Homeschool Schedule developed and used by a Teacher & current Homeschooling Parent below OR use it as a template to create your own!
PRO TIP: When creating a school schedule, make sure to put harder subjects at the beginning of the day before kids get tired and their minds start to wonder.
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Looking for resources to help entertain your kids while they are at home this spring?
You don’t have to create complex projects and lesson plans, there are thousands of Virtual Field Trips your kids can take right from your living room.
Discover the magical world of Disney with Virtual Disney World Rides. Thanks to filming park-goers, kids stuck at home can sit back and enjoy their Virtual Field Trip at the park. All for free!
So, strap yourself in tight, and enjoy the wonders of Disney World below.
To find other high-quality Virtual Disney World Rides try searching, “POV rides” on Youtube or visit the iThemePark Youtube page. They are notorious for filming virtual point of view rides from parks across the country like Disney and Universal.
If you would like to make a whole lesson plan, or feel like it needs to be a bit more, “educational” check out these free Walt Disney Teaching Resources that you can use to go along with your kid’s Disney World Virtual Field Trip.
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Just because your kids are home, doesn’t mean they have to sit inside bored (or run rampage on your house). We’ve compiled a list of the best indoor activities designed to help your children burn off that extra energy!
Want a little more variety? We’ve got you covered. We have all of these indoor activities and more on our “Indoor Activities for Kids” board on Pinterest, check it out by clicking here. And don’t forget to give us a follow at California Casualty to stay up to date on every new tip, trick, and gift we discover! Scan our Pincode with your Pinterest camera to follow:
Schools are closed across the nation to help slow the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) and that means many children are now stuck at home trying to learn the rest of their curriculum from their parents.
Although most parents didn’t have a choice in the matter of homeschooling their kids, it seems this whole ordeal has made them appreciate teachers just a little bit more.
Put a smile on your face and read our favorite Facebook statuses made by parents homeschooling their kids below!
Day 1, this should be easy-right?:
Day 2, not going great:
Day 3, 4, 5, 6, and beyond…SOS:
Here’s some advice from the Teachers:
…And something we can all agree on:
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Pi Day is celebrated every year on March 14th (3.14). Here are some fun ways you can celebrate Pi with your students!
With Actual Pie
Here is an activity that ensures minimal messes (we hope)
Make a Pi Bracelet
Or a necklace, you can make it as long as you want. Just don’t try and go get to the last number of Pi 😉
Have a Pi(zza) Party
….with a lesson attached, of course.
Do a Pi Lesson That Will Blow Their Minds
Measure the diameter and circumference of round objects like cans and plates, and then divide the circumference by the diameter. The answer will be 3.14 (Pi) every time.
Play a Card Game
Take a break from all things circular and math-related and try something new. Click below to learn the rules!
Read Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi
This one is a MUST every Pi Day
Make a Pi Day Poster
Give each student a different section to decorate however they want and then put them together at the end on a black wall and discover the masterpiece.
Do a Pi Day Scavenger Hunt
Where students have a limited time to find round objects hidden in your room and take their measurements.
Build a Lego Pi-Line (or use paint and graph paper)
Really it’s a Pi Skyline, but we couldn’t miss the opportunity.
& More!
For more Pi Day inspiration and ideas on how to celebrate visit our “Pi Day Activities” board on Pinterest!
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Collecting and analyzing student data doesn’t have to be burdensome. Using the right data-tracking tools, teachers can efficiently use student data to guide instruction. Check out some different ways you can easily track student data.
Google Forms – If you are into technology as a means for data collection, Google Forms may be beneficial to you. This survey tool can gather student data for you in a Google spreadsheet. Try these tips on using Google Forms for formative assessment checklists.
Data Folders for Students – I ask my students to graph their own progress on weekly assessments and quizzes. Tracking their own data gives students ownership over their accomplishments or struggles, and, in many cases, helps students to improve. I use data folders similar to this free one from Bunting, Books, and Bright Ideas. I provide folders and keep them in an easily accessible basket. These are also great to show parents at conference time!
Classroom Data Walls – Displaying student data creatively on a bulletin board is a debatable method of tracking student data. However, WeAreTeachers says “the key to these boards is that they are limited to a single skill set of foundational skills that mostly require memorization. Giving students permission to monitor their own progress makes it feel more like a game than a report card.” To make your data wall more confidential, use student numbers in lieu of student names. I have found these data walls to be motivating for many students.
Teacher Data Binder – Keeping all of your student data in one, organized, central location keeps you up-to-date on student progress. When you need to access student information quickly, a data binder comes in handy. This free, printable data binder from The Curriculum Corner contains everything you need to make your own. Or, try these free data tracking sheets from Brandy Shoemaker.
Data Clipboards – Clipboards are especially useful for small groups. Color code your clipboards or mark them in a way that makes them easy to identify when you need to grab one quickly. Hang them on the wall near where your groups meet. Students can track data themselves using the clipboards or the teacher can use them as an assessment-tracking tool.
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