DISTANCE LEARNING TIPS

Distance Learning Tips

Connect with your kids

  • Be calm and supportive

  • Engage in proactive, age-appropriate conversations

  • Find ways to connect as a family

  • Social-Emotional resources for kids: https://bit.ly/2wmmbuI

Connect with family, friends, neighbors, and teachers

  • Call/Skype/FaceTime/Zoom with family, friends, and teachers

  • Write and mail letters or create cards

  • Host a virtual meal

  • Attend a virtual concert, church/community service, exercise, or yoga class

Connect time and learning with a flexible schedule

  • Set up a learning space

    • create a dedicated space for learning

    • make it comfortable and accessible (dining room table works!)

  • Decide on a schedule

    • be flexible – it will probably need to change

    • consider 30 min to 1 hr chunks of learning throughout the day

    • build in downtime with and without screen time

    • include exercise and outside time

    • encourage creative outlets

  • Provide academic choices