Suggested schedule

Remember, this is just a suggestion and you may want to switch around your child’s learning based on their interests. Some of the children are very interested in math and could do this later in the day because they will still be excited about the information. Some children prefer reading or writing and have less stamina for math, so you may consider making the math lessons the first thing they do. Make learning at home work for you and your schedule, as well as your child’s interests.

Here is a suggested schedule:

1st –  Writing (3 sentences and a picture) 

I have a video I created which helps describe how to promote writing at home. Over the next two days, I will talk extensively on the blog about ways to help your child write at home, stay tuned for these helpful tips!

Brain break! This is where you could use Gonoodle or you could go on youtube and use cosmic yoga, or get outside and take a walk if the weather permits!

2nd – Raz Kids OR Reading Eggs for 20 min OR complete one lesson

Give them a break! Depending on when you are doing your “at-home-learning” — this might be a good time to have a snack or break for lunch or dinner. Let them have some time to themselves to engage in play or whatever activity they would like. This will also give you time to complete any tasks you need to get done in your day!

3rd – Math workbook page (10 – 15 minutes) Read them the directions, they can do one page front and back independently. Watch the links posted at the beginning of each week for the math videos. I have also created a video which discusses how to help teach math at home. This can be found under the “how-to videos” tab.

4th – Math seeds (20 minutes) and you’re done!!

If you would like to add more into your day, I have posted and will continue to post about art activities from Mrs. Buenting’s blog, physical education from Mr. Peecher’s blog, the D-Shines lesson plans for this week which include lessons on nutrition and physical education, social-emotional growth, science and social studies activities, and much more. Remember, these are not required activities, but resources you an use if you are looking for more learning activities to keep your child busy during this time.

Please remember to check in with your child to make sure they are understanding the material. Don’t forget to read each night, even if it is only for 10 minutes before bedtime. Make sure to discuss the pages your child read to you or that you read to your child to engage their reading comprehension! Now might be a great time to choose a chapter book to read together and read for a few minutes each night!

I hope this suggested schedule is helpful. Remember, make the day work for you! Change around the schedule, engage your child in other activities that promote reading, writing, and math. Cooking is a fun way to utilize math skills, following step-by-step directions, and much more! Try to have fun with the learning at home and do not stress! The children learn through play, so if you are having fun, so are they!