Tips for Supporting your Remote Learner
Ideas for Supporting a Remote Learning Environment
-Consistent structure and routine every school day
-Give your child choices within the already set boundaries or the school day - especially during activities that he/she doesn't want to do (for example: do you want to complete your math problems on the floor or at the table?)
-Use a timer for transitions and/or for assignments (for example: we are going to math for 10 minutes and then take a break)
-Advanced notice of transitions or changes - let your child know when there is going to be a change in their routine
-Tons of positive praise for the behaviors you want to see - This is even if it is something you know your child is capable of doing. When they are praised, it is a reminder to them that you are still looking for that behavior (for example: good job sitting up in your chair)
-Using a first, then language when speaking to your child (for example: first you need to complete math, then we can play a game)
-Using non-verbal prompts instead of verbal prompts (for example: pointing to the math assignment instead of telling him/her to do math assignment over and over again)
-Breaking assignments down into steps so that it doesn't seem so overwhelming (for example: 1. write your name, 2. Do math problem #1, 3. Do math problem #2)
-Timed breaks throughout the day so that he/she doesn't try to act out in order to get a break
-Honor when your child asks for a break appropriately. This will teach your child that they don't need to display any behaviors in order to get a break and that using their words to communicate works effectively.
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