Supporting Learning at Home

PAUSD Resources

What is Instruction?

To learn, human brains need time to interact with and apply new skills and information. Effective instruction is organized to provide time for students to practice, collaborate, and receive feedback about their progress. Watch the videos below for an overview of the elements of instruction, how those elements fit with synchronous and asynchronous instruction, and ideas for supporting learning at home.

What is Instruction? (5 minutes)

Synchronous & Asynch Learning (3:45 mins)

Supporting Children at Home (5:40 mins)

Affective Factors that Impact Learning

Trusted adults are essential to student wellbeing and learning. All adults--parents, guardians, caregivers, teachers, school staff-play a different role in a student's life.

Emotions and Learning (4 minutes)

Going Further: Relationships in Schools

Challenges and Ideas (3:45 minutes)

Going Further: Conversation Starters

Going Further: Talk Moves

Parents and Teacher as Partners (3 minutes)

Going Further: Tips for Parent/Teacher Communication

Additional Resources (links are outside the PAUSD domain)

Educational Technology: Platforms and Tools

Click through the images above for an overview of district platforms and tools. Need help? Click on “Let’s Talk” and submit your request.




Click through the images above for an overview of district platforms and tools. Need help? Click on “Let’s Talk” and submit your request.

PAUSD Ed. Tech Platforms and Tools


Parent Tech Tips 101 English / Consejos técnicos para padres Español

Fostering Independent Learning

Many students benefit from support to develop independent learning skills. The resources in this section provide an overview of the characteristics of independent learners and tips to foster independence while learning at home.

Fostering Independence (10:15 minutes)

Three Ways to a Growth Mindset (3 minutes)

Social and Emotional Learning & Wellbeing

Nurturing students social emotional well-being is always essential, and even more so during the pandemic and distance learning. Note: If you are concerned about your child’s well-being reach out to their teacher and/or counselor to share your concerns.

What is Social Emotional Learning? (2 minutes)

Four Reasons Why SEL is Important (2 minutes)

SEL Support Video for Parents (4 minutes)

At Home Activities (Grades K-2)

Week 1: K-2

At Home Activities (Grades 3-5)

Week 1: 3-5

At Home Activities: Grades 6-8)

Week 1: 6-8