Articles and links you may find interesting/helpful
Given that it's been nearly a year since they have been in school this is something we have been thinking about a lot. Here are some resources we've investigated that you may find helpful as well:
In-person School During COVID-19 from the American Academy of Pediatrics
How to Help Children Build Resiliency in Uncertain Times by Dr. Kenneth Ginsberg
School Decision-Making Tool for Parents, Caregivers, and Guardians by the CDC
Nine tips for preparing children to return to school from the University of Calgary (while basic, I think it may be helpful!)
School Reentry Considerations: Supporting Students SEL and Mental and Behavioral Health Amidst COVID-19 from the American School Counselor Association and National Association of School Psychologists
Supporting your child's mental health during COVID-19 school from UNICEF
Virtual Learning Resources:
From Common Sense Media: Help parents and caregivers focused, interested, and balance while learning from home. (Available in Spanish too)
COVID-19 and At-Home Learning
Parents share their tips for virtual learning
Minding Your Mind - includes a curated list of mental health and wellness virtual resources
Topic: Grades and Student Wellness
The Global Search for Education: On Success from Education News
Does your student have their own cell phone? Do they use the app TikTok? If so, you may want to read this article about how to protect your student.
Seven Strategies to Keep Students Motivated All Year Long - KQED, Mind/Shift
Why Kids Should Keep Using Their Fingers to do Math - KQED, Mind/Shift
Parents' Ultimate Guide to Fortnite
Helping Students Start the Year with a Positive Mindset - Edutopia
About Us/Expeditionary Learning
What the Heck is Project-Based Learning? - Edutopia
Unexpected Tools That Are Influencing the Future of Education - KQED Blog, Mind/Shift
11 Questions that Will Make Your Child Happier - Samantha Rodman PhD, HuffingtonPost
Should Parents Limit How Much Time Children Spend on Tech Devices? - NYTimes Blog
How Family Game Night Makes Kids Into Better Students - The Atlantic
Six Ways to Motivate Students To Learn - KQED Blog, Mind/Shift - How we will learn.
How Play Wires Kids' Brains for Social and Academic Success - KQED Blog, Mind/Shift - How we will learn.
Webpages:
REDgen - A North Shore group working to grow resiliency in our youth
In-person School During COVID-19 from the American Academy of Pediatrics
How to Help Children Build Resiliency in Uncertain Times by Dr. Kenneth Ginsberg
School Decision-Making Tool for Parents, Caregivers, and Guardians by the CDC
Nine tips for preparing children to return to school from the University of Calgary (while basic, I think it may be helpful!)
School Reentry Considerations: Supporting Students SEL and Mental and Behavioral Health Amidst COVID-19 from the American School Counselor Association and National Association of School Psychologists
Supporting your child's mental health during COVID-19 school from UNICEF
Virtual Learning Resources:
From Common Sense Media: Help parents and caregivers focused, interested, and balance while learning from home. (Available in Spanish too)
COVID-19 and At-Home Learning
Parents share their tips for virtual learning
Minding Your Mind - includes a curated list of mental health and wellness virtual resources
Topic: Grades and Student Wellness
The Global Search for Education: On Success from Education News
Does your student have their own cell phone? Do they use the app TikTok? If so, you may want to read this article about how to protect your student.
Seven Strategies to Keep Students Motivated All Year Long - KQED, Mind/Shift
Why Kids Should Keep Using Their Fingers to do Math - KQED, Mind/Shift
Parents' Ultimate Guide to Fortnite
Helping Students Start the Year with a Positive Mindset - Edutopia
About Us/Expeditionary Learning
What the Heck is Project-Based Learning? - Edutopia
Unexpected Tools That Are Influencing the Future of Education - KQED Blog, Mind/Shift
11 Questions that Will Make Your Child Happier - Samantha Rodman PhD, HuffingtonPost
Should Parents Limit How Much Time Children Spend on Tech Devices? - NYTimes Blog
How Family Game Night Makes Kids Into Better Students - The Atlantic
Six Ways to Motivate Students To Learn - KQED Blog, Mind/Shift - How we will learn.
How Play Wires Kids' Brains for Social and Academic Success - KQED Blog, Mind/Shift - How we will learn.
Webpages:
REDgen - A North Shore group working to grow resiliency in our youth