Author: Dr. Joan Desouza

Dear Parent(s), Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data. For a better future of our city, schools, and students , please click on the link now and fill out the census. It only takes a few minutes from your time…

School ReOpen Committee Parent Survey #1 https://forms.gle/DNx3eN8hcRpXsfSs5

https://keeplearning.khanacademy.org/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=schoolclosures

These are simple meditations to relax, sleep, and cope with staying at home. The website is in partnership with Headspace, an online healthcare company, specializing in mindfulness and meditation. It features audio guides to cope with stress, music and white noise to help people sleep better, mindful exercises, and guided meditations for children that are developmentally appropriate.  …

Resources for 2e Families & Teachers During Pandemic 2e NewsApril 1, 2020Home & Family, Resources, Teaching & Learning 2e News recently reached out to our community members, seeking their favorite resources aimed to help twice-exceptional students continue on their educational trajectory during the pandemic. The following are resources that were shared with us, plus more we have…

Avoid Cabin Fever With These 125 Ideas to Keep Kids Entertained During the Coronavirus Crisis https://parade.com/1009774/stephanieosmanski/things-to-do-with-kids-during-coronavirus-quarantine/

Fostering Healthy Social & Emotional Development in Young Children https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/earlylearning/talk-read-sing/feelings-teachers.pdf Problem Solving https://www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/home/articles/problem-solving-children

Boston Children’s Hospital: How to Talk to Your Children About Coronavirus (video) CDC: Talking with Children about the Coronavirus Disease 2019: Messages for parents, school staff, and others working with children (online article) Zero to Three: Tips for Families: Talking About the Coronavirus (online article) Child Mind Institute: Talking to Your Children about the Coronavirus (4-minute video; en español) Zero to Three: Why are People…