Here are a few tips that can help your child stay emotionally and academically healthy during hybrid learning. Create a “School Vibe” Each morning, get dressed for school and prepare all your materials. Choose one quiet and separate space where you will work. Clear...
Month: October 2020
How Your Child Should Pack Up At Night
Pack bag at night, after completing assignments. Personal Supplies (label with your name) Extra Masks Individual Hand Sanitizer (optional) Water bottle Extra pencils and pens Ipad Charger (especially if you have not fully charged your iPad) Check schedule If you...
Technology Recommendations
Encourage your child to complete homework in a tech-free space as much as possible, utilizing technology for homework purposes only. Remind them that their work will be completed more efficiently and to a higher quality if they do not try to multitask. Remove phone...
Assessment Prep
Begin to prepare as soon as the assessment is announced and review material nightly Read the study guide, complete practice problems, review completed assignments and notes Make a quizlet or flashcards Check in with a teacher during TAG to be sure you are on the right...
Long Term Assignments
Break down the assignment into manageable, nightly chunks Schedule these nightly chunks for the week, balancing school work with extracurricular activities and other commitments Be sure to work on the assignment for each night that you scheduled yourself to do so...
Questions to ask your child to help them make sure their work is thoroughly completed
Did you check/compare your “completed assignment” with the instructions/rubrics/guidelines the teacher posted or handed out? Did you click submit or print your work? Math Did you show your work/steps? Is it legible? Writing Did you answer all of the questions? Did...
Designate a consistent and quiet home work space
Have all necessary supplies - pens, paper, books, water bottle, levenger, charged iPad Remove distractions - phones, other electronic devices, clutter Have headphones available Sit on a chair, at a desk or table
Developing Independent Middle School Students
Middle school students mature and develop at different paces. Some students arrive home from school and independently complete their homework assignments. Other students require various levels of support to use organizational strategies. The process towards...