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Parent tip of the week: Another free resource

4/28/2020

Age of Learning is offering families at affected schools free at-home access to ABCmouse, a learning resource for ages 2 to 8; Adventure Academy, is open for students ages 8 to 13; and ReadingIQ, a digital library and literacy platform is available for children 12 and under. https://www.ageoflearning.com/

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Parent tip of the week: Survive learning at home

4/22/2020

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Survive learning at home with kids is an online community, from Participate, providing support and resources to families helping their children learn at home. Adults can connect with others during morning coffee chats and afternoon happy hours (while the kids play with Legos!) or on discussion boards. Students can find a full schedule of live external events, such as music workshops, lunchtime art and writing sessions and cooking classes with professional chefs. Plus, tons of ideas for lessons, projects, virtual field trips, establishing new routines and learning spaces and more.

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Parent tip of the week: Remote learning resources

4/16/2020

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We have posted many resources on our district website for parents to make the most of. First, our e-learning ICON will take you directly to our elearning page.

Go to the main d91.net page, and click this icon

Additionally, if you need access to a school nurse or social worker, we have that too!

D91 Social Work Hotline - D91 social workers continue to be available to our parents/guardians and students. Office hours are 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday-Friday. You can contact a social worker by dialing 815-838-0737, use extension 3551 and follow the prompt.
D91 Nurse Hotline - D91 nurses are available to answer D91 parents/guardians and student health questions. Office hours are 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday-Friday. You can contact a nurse by dialing 815-838-0737; use extension 3552 and follow the prompt.

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Parent tip of the week: Coping during Shelter in place

4/9/2020

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Limit consumption of news

Consider how much social meeting and local and national news you are consuming. How much of this is panic inducing?
Take a social media hiatus
Follow peers that share content that take your mind off the crisis
Follow accounts regarding nature, art, baking or crafts.

Stay in touch virtually

Daily call and text friends and family
Assist your child in calling or texting or even zooming their friends and family. We did a family zoom with my mother and sisters family last week.

Make plans

Virtual play dates?
What can your family do that would be fun outside?
What are favorite foods you can cook during this time?
Make lists that kids can add to. Seeing you problem solve in response to this crisis can be instructive and reassuring for kids.
Assign kids tasks that will help them feel that they are part of the plan and making a valuable contribution to the family.

Keep it positive

“School’s closed” are cause for celebration.
Validate that feeling of excitement and use it as a springboard to help kids stay calm and happy.
It’s cool to have everyone home together. We’re going to have good time!

Accept and ask for help

We have meal pick up for breakfasts and lunches each Monday and Thursday
If you have a partner at home, agree that you’ll trade off when it comes to childcare. Especially if one or both of you are working from home and have younger children.
Everyone who can pitch in, should. Give kids age appropriate jobs. Make their bed, etc!

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Parent tip of the week: Supporting your child during shelter-in-place

4/3/2020

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Keep routines in place

Maintain a similar bedtime and wake-up time
Maintain regular mealtimes
Maintain teeth-brushing, hair-combing, bathing and other hygiene routines. It really will help kids feel better!

Be creative about new activities — and exercise

Try puzzles, painting and board games
google activity choice boards in order to mix-up inside exercise
find items like boxes, books or cards to stack up and knock over

Manage your own anxiety

Maintain routines for yourself as a parent, too.
If you feel stressed, they feel stressed
Role-model how to calm down when you're stressed out or overwhelmed.

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Parent tip of the week: Another free resource

Parent tip of the week: Survive learning at home

Parent tip of the week: Remote learning resources

Parent tip of the week: Coping during Shelter in place

Parent tip of the week: Supporting your child during shelter-in-place

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