1 - Guiding Thoughts
Overview
Using the provided context to think about and plan for learning at home can help you successfully launch and maintain engaging learning and connection opportunities for students and families. These guiding questions and resources can help this feel like a manageable and enjoyable alternative to learning in a physical school classroom. We got this!
Considerations:
We DON’T want to replicate classroom learning at home.
We DO want to engage students by providing choice.
Provide activities that both review previous content and teach new content.
What do you want students to Know, Understand, or Be Able to Do?
Daily Time Expectations for Elementary Students
PreK-2nd Grade Students:
Up to 30 minutes of Reading, Writing, or Word Study
Up to 30 minutes of Math
3rd-5th Grade Students"
Up to 45 minutes of Reading, Writing, or Word Study
Up to 45 minutes of Math
Integrate other content
Less is More.
Be open-minded and flexible!
Examples:
Virtual Field Trips
Creating and curating virtual "field trips" that allow students to "travel" outside of isolation during this time can be an excellent way to instill curiosity and learning from home.
Play Dough Fractions
Not all learning has to focus on a screen. Activities like this can be done at home, with students uploading pictures to "turn in" their assignment.
