As we start another week of shelter-in-home, I wanted to share several ideas for activities! Hands-On Science Experiment: See how “pretend germs” stick to your fingers and how soap “scares” them away! Watch this TikTok video by HayesEarles(@hays1) for inspiration! You will need the following materials: bowl, water, pepper, liquid soap, towel to dry […]
Activities for Transitional Kindergarten Students
As mentioned in one of my previous blogs, I will be creating a list of activities for parents to do with their children to support their continued learning and development of essential skills. Here are activities for children in transitional kindergarten! In California, TK uses modified kindergarten standards (see pgs 28-29 in the CA Department […]
A Note on Learning in Survival Mode
You may be finding your child is frustrated or resisting distance learning right now. That is very normal. Your child is in survival mode, along with pretty much the rest of the world. Everyone is worried about the future and health and safety of loved ones, and children absorb the stress their loved ones feel. […]
With school closures, how can I make sure my child is prepared for the next grade level?
The idea for this website and blog developed from the transition to distance learning that we are all experiencing as schools close due to the coronavirus pandemic. While multiple resources exist online to support student learning, it can be a daunting and time-consuming task to search for and identify high-quality resources. Dr. Paulding’s Learning Lab […]