Remote Learning 2.0

GET YOUR CHILD EXCITED ABOUT REMOTE LEARNING

Create consistency for children while learning at home, while taking into account each child’s age and development.

• Set at-home behavior expectations. Parents and caregivers who are familiar with the behavior expectations at their child’s schools should review these expectations with their child, in partnership with the teacher. What does each expectation mean? What do these expectations look like at home? If your child’s school does not have behavior expectations, you can create your own for the home environment. You can set three to five behavior expectations that state the behaviors you want to see in the home environment. Examples might include being responsible, caring and respectful. Here is an example of a school district’s expectations.

• Create a positive behavior chart. Once your behavior expectations have been established, parents and caregivers can create behavior charts to show children how the behavior expectations look at home. Include “school time” as one of the columns in the behavior chart. Use Encouraging Positive Behaviors At Home – A Chart for Families as an example.

• Use positive praise. Praise children when they show appropriate behaviors. This includes efforts to work hard at following set directions.

• Create a routine. Parents and caregivers can make a daily schedule, and try to stick to it, so both parents and children know what to expect. Craft a calendar or checklist together to make it visual!

• Stay energized! Establish regular breaks for movement and play. Get outside when possible. Have family talks that are not always focused on school. Engage in some fun conversations about topics of interest to both parents and children. Visit websites like GoNoodle for fun, active and engaging “brain breaks.”

• Take notice of children’s behavior. This time may be stressful for both children and families. If a child is showing signs of stress or anxiety, connect the child with supports to help him or her cope with fears. Visit this resource for more information on supporting children’s social, emotional and behavioral health. If your child is having trouble with schoolwork, feeling sad or scared about being away from friends and teachers, contact the school and teacher to discuss how you can work together for support.

• Anticipate challenges. To help anticipate challenges, look for triggers such as the time of day or a subject the child may find difficult and choose activities where he or she will experience success. To find more information on supporting children through challenges visit Positive Behavior Supports: A Resource Collection, and reach out to your child’s teacher for more information on how to partner to support at-home learning structure.

Families should be prepared for the rapid transition between 100% Face-to-Face Learning, Blended Learning, and 100% Remote Learning. Spikes, flare-ups, and absenteeism could result in individual buildings needing to shift educational delivery models.

Current COVID-19 protocols dictate any individual that has been in contact (within 6 feet for 10 or more minutes) with a person that has tested positive for the virus to self-quarantine for 14 days.