Navigating School Closures - Advice, Schedules and Activities
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To say these are unprecedented and extraordinary times would be an understatement. In the midst of this pandemic, communities are experiencing widespread school closures, parents are required to work from home or told not to come to work and teachers are valiantly scrambling to flexibly create distance learning plans. The stress and anxiety is palpable. It’s a pointed reminder of the importance of school-home partnerships and the whole child approach to learning.
From "What will I do with my kids all day?" to "What does distance learning look like for a preschooler and early learner?" to "How should I structure my child’s day?" - we have been inundated with questions!
We've been thinking a lot about your requests, and we know it’s a hard time for both parents and teachers. For now, the best we can do is create a plan to juggle it all, cooperate and be kind to one another (in addition to all the public health considerations like social distancing, practicing good hygiene, etc.).
Here’s just 3 articles - all that you’ll need - to begin calmly and confidently tackling things:
Wishing you + yours good health. Stay strong.
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EVENT UPDATES
Tantrums Masterclass (Cancelled) - Thank you for being so excited about this masterclass. Unfortunately, we've canceled it as a precaution to keep our community safe and healthy. Our apologies for any inconvenience. Thank you for your enthusiasm and we’ll definitely let you know about future events.
Office Hours for Parents - For email subscribers only! Join us for an impromptu webinar on Tuesday, Mar 24 at 1pm PT as we talk about balancing school closings with home-life routines and supporting your child’s learning journey. During these tricky times that are rapidly evolving, let’s support one another with ideas and strategies. Email hello@myplinkit.com for login details. (Even if your child is in the background or on your lap, please join!)
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PLINKIT POST
Our pointers for making your (new) daily routine with your child a success. Written by teachers who are also parents.
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PLINKIT POST
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games to support your child’s education and development. It's a long list, but expertly sourced.
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