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Homeschool During Coronavirus: How Parents and Kids are Reacting
As of 3/31/2020
Family Reading Time: Asking Open-Ended Questions
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How to access the mobile HotSpot on your phone (Android users)
Hotspot refers to physical location typically public places served by an access point used to connect devices (phone) to one another (computer) using Wi-Fi.
Here's how you configure a hotspot connection on Android:
- Open the Settings app;
- Select the Network & internet option;
- Select Hotspot & tethering;
- Tap on Wi-Fi hotspot;
- This page has options for turning the hotspot feature on and off. ...
- Follow instructions to customize the hotspot feature to your liking.
Northside Achievment Zone Resource List
Distance Learning
Parents Prepare for Distance Learning
https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/tag/distance-learning/
Video:https://cbsloc.al/2yqVB40
Tips on Working From Home
Working from Home During the Break
Here are basic tips for working from home and staying productive.
1. Eat the Frog
Yes, it will be tempting to press Snooze a few more times. However, it’s crucial to start your day productively while working from home, and early. After you wake up and eat a great breakfast and sip on some coffee, do the task you’re dreading right away. Fueled with the satisfaction and relief of accomplishing the worst task of the day, you’ll feel more motivated to tackle your to-do list.
2. Set A Schedule
Especially if you have children at home, you need a schedule to stay on task and productive. Without meetings, calls, or breakroom chats it’s easy to burn out or lose focus. Create a daily schedule that works for you and your family. If you’re a morning person, plan to make your day top-heavy and schedule your difficult tasks in the morning, save your lower-priority tasks for the afternoon, and vise-versa if you’re a night-owl. Schedule time for lunch-breaks, cuddles, and walks with your kids.
3. Get Dressed
Instead of wearing pajamas all day, create a mental distinction that you’re working by dressing for your day (it’s okay if you want to keep on your slippers). Have your children get dressed as well to keep chaos at bay and provide them structure.
4. Create A Work Space
You may not be in the office, but you can have your own office. Instead of cozying up on the couch or bed, which should be for your inevitable Netflix bingeing, dedicate a specific room or corner to your work. Let each person in your family have their own work space so everyone can be productive.
5. Take A Fitness Break
Instead of feeling alone, take a lunch break and call your partner, friend, or co-worker. Take your kids or dog for a walk outside and get some fresh air. Use your extra time to improve your fitness by trying a home workout program. Even while we are all working at home, we shouldn’t forget to connect with each other.
Generation Next
Generation Next would like to she collection of resources their partners have put together to help families and children right now.
https://gennextmsp.org/covid-19-resources/
Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities
The Boys and Girls Club has put together an educational resource page which is found here. https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Ccx9KBG9F4oqV45QAQIsib03WYKrso0tawdRltL7Oc/edit
Amplify Reading
We know you're under tremendous stress right now, and we want to help. Amplify is committed to ensuring that you're equipped to provide your students high-quality instructional resources beyond school doors.
We are offering free access to a remote learning version of Amplify Reading, our adaptive digital K–5 reading program that provides students with evidence-based instruction and practice in all foundational skills.
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We know parents are struggling to balance work, child care and self-care while keeping worries — both your children’s and your own — under control. You don’t have to do it alone.
10 Tips for Homeschooling During the Coronavirus -
https://www.npr.org/2020/03/23/820228206/6-tips-for-homeschooling-during-coronavirus
Comic Version: How to Homeschool your children without Losing your Sanity-
Food For Children -
https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/covid19
State of Minnesota COVID-19 FAQs -
https://mn.gov/governor/covid-19/faq/
Community Free Meal Program -
https://www.soulbowlmn.com/events/
Parenting During the Coronavirus -
https://youtu.be/QC0ODP78YlM?list=PLnEQkAsadC1GC2LMkpn-ApSPrDosgPawU
How to talk to Children about the Coronavirus -
Manage Screen Time - https://youtu.be/JVGeFp4bBxIlist=PLnEQkAsadC1GC2LMkpn-ApSPrDosgPawU
Make Your Home Feel Safe - https://youtu.be/RzbWO72piLglist=PLnEQkAsadC1GC2LMkpn-ApSPrDosgPawU
Staying Calm -
https://youtu.be/Cy3f3zhnNPslist=PLnEQkAsadC1GC2LMkpn-ApSPrDosgPawU
Limit the News -
https://youtu.be/4pdmnr2oHuwlist=PLnEQkAsadC1GC2LMkpn-ApSPrDosgPawU
Stay Active -
https://youtu.be/_100tYE66jwlist=PLnEQkAsadC1GC2LMkpn-ApSPrDosgPaw
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