The standard subjects tend to include math, language arts, science, history or social studies, art, technology, health, physical education, and music. The CSI or Camera Serial Interface connector provides the interface between a camera and the RPIs processor. (Note that this is an unpopular opinion and not promoted or frequently supported in the traditional, long-term homeschooling community, though, so questions about this option in these traditional groups or distribution lists may not be met with the most positive reactions.) Scholastic Learn at Home. (n.d.). With the quick pivot to distance learning in the spring, and the large disparities with technology access and related issues, the schools and districts are still working to get some students caught up on their work from the spring. For those that had more meetings than others, I allocated the time for the meetings first, and then figured out what schoolwork I could fit in. If yours has not done so, or you would like to supplement the work provided to your kids, there are many approaches to doing so. (This is a big deciding factor that can save or cost you a lot of time and stress. It is important to be fully informed of all legal and regulatory requirements prior to making your choice, so that you are making a fully-informed choice. 5) Choose activities to start your day off on a calm and positive note. The best resource we have found for determining age-appropriateness of movies, games, applications and some websites is Common Sense Media, accessible here: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/. While the kids play, you can plan your day(s). Grownandflown.com. Headspace, a mindfulness and meditation app, is providing a series of their meditations for free in the midst of the current situation. In the middle of the fall, we collectively decided that it was time for the girls to attend public school. One option is for grades 3-5, called Digital Passport, and is accessible here: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-passport. Hopefully, you have found this content helpful, and are on your way to planning a (relativelythey are our awesome kids, after all) calm, fun and enjoyable adventure educating your children at home while working. If you would like to explore this option, a great start is to review your state on both the CRHE and HSLDA websites, start searching for local and regional homeschool associations (the HSLDA has a great resource for this, as well), and begin searching for curriculum options (which can come in fully pre-packaged curriculum options to fully customized curriculum that you pick and choose from resources on publishers sites and Amazon.com book sales, for example) (HSLDA, n.d.2). (n.d.). Its challenging to ensure everyone is on the same page during a normal school year, but even more challenging during a global pandemic. I2C is used by the Raspberry Pi board to communicate with devices that are compatible with Inter-Integrated Circuit (a low-speed two-wire serial communication protocol). https://medium.com/taskworld-blog/lencionis-5-dysfunctions-of-a-team-330d58b2cd81. So, how do we, as a team of parents, educators, and administrators, work together as a high performing team and not fall into the 5 dysfunctions of a team identified by Lencioni? Looking at these from a more positive lens, as opposed to negatively identifying them as dysfunctions, the list of what teams need to thrive include: The foundation of working together as a group, especially in a stressful, unclear, unpredictable situation like remote learning during a global pandemic, is trust. They work by sending data to and using the SDA connection, and the speed of data transfer is controlled via the SCL pin. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/age-appropriate-chores/, Grown and Flown. Retrieved April 19, 2020 from https://grownandflown.com/soft-skills-for-teens/, Minecraft. The second is what is being referred to as remote or distance learning, or, in our district, cooperative distance learning, which I think describes this option very well. How might it impact their learning? (Parents, dont be jealousyou can make forts, tooand even take your conference call from inside your fort, if you want to.). Another point to consider is that you have every right to make the time spent educating your children as high a priority as any other meeting, so schedule it. Retrieved March 25, 2020, from https://www.commonsensemedia.org/, Common Sense Media. These are accessible here: https://awakeandmindful.com/best-kids-yoga-videos-on-youtube/. While you are on a conference call today, have your kids stand next to your whiteboard or sit next to you coloring or doing some additional activity, and work with them to complete a bingo card based on what is said or done on your conference call. For those who are not experienced or knowledgeable about publishers used for K-12 education, the National University Library System has a list on their website, accessible here: https://nu.libguides.com/CommonCore/ccss_publishers. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://montessori-nw.org/what-is-montessori-education, Roblox. Awake and Mindful. (2018). Then, your stress levels went through the roof when it didnt all go smoothly with calm, quiet kids and dedicated focus for you. In my classroom, I start my classes off by having my students volunteer to Tell me something good. The good things could literally be anything, and they have ranged from I had a good breakfast this morning, to My football team won last night. If you want to add variety or switch things up a bit, the Bestow Team created a list of 30 gratitude games and activities for kids, accessible here: https://hellobestow.com/blog/gratitude-games/. The third consideration is the mode you wish to use to teach the subjects you have selected. Patrick Lencioni wrote a book called, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, which gives a simple, straightforward way to think about what is needed for teams to function well and to thrive. What Are the Non-Core Subjects?. Parents need to be able to bring concerns to educators and administrators when things arent working for them and their children. Retrieved March 19, 2020, from https://hellobestow.com/blog/gratitude-games/, Headspace. Others may be planning their own lessons and activities. This can be important if you are deciding between temporarily homeschooling your children and opting into distance learning (especially in middle school or high school grades). How School Closures Can Strengthen Your Family. 1) Draw out a rough daily schedule (or weekly, if your daily work schedules vary), allocating specific times for work and for schoolwork. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.connectionsacademy.com/, CRHE. A few of the things that are currently within our control are: 1) our reactions to the current situation, 2) our attitudes, 3) our schedule and 4) our space. Almost three years later, I can tell you that it was the right choice for both of them, without a doubt. As homeschoolers, they worked at their own pace in different subjects, which was great for their education and learning, but made the transition to an age-based grade-level determination a challenging one. (Dont forget to include what you used to keep your fort together tape, staples, clothes pins, etc. Below, I will provide a few options and considerations for finding content for your children that is age-appropriate and safe for them, as well as being safe for you and your computer. You will need to determine, based on the number and ages of children, your work schedule, and any other constraints, what subjects you want to teach and can manage to do so with minimal stress. 4) Ensure that roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and identify how each will be held accountable and how opportunities for improvements will be identified, evaluated, and implemented. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/, Montessori Northwest. schoolwork has to follow the school day/week schedule, the schoolwork has to only include academic subjects, the kids have to be working on academic work the entire time, socialization is an afterthought when homeschooling, the kids are responsible for schoolwork and parents need to continue all of the housework. Yours will too. They already do for other meetings and for lunch, right? If you are unsure, Common Sense Media is a great place to start. There are actually more options than you would think, and you are your and your childrens best advocate. In Connecticut, the only thing you are legally required to do is file with your local board of education a letter of Notice of Withdrawal. Some states and districts are surveying parents to find out their comfort level with the options listed above (or others, depending on the state and district). (2019). In earlier models, the RAM is placed on top of the CPU i.e, system on a chip. (2020). Educators need to be able to express concerns to parents and administrators when things arent working for them, their class, or even particular students. Why not act like the dedicated school time is just another meeting? For example, Connecticut only requires a notice of withdrawal, legally, but does recommend (only a recommendation, not a legal requirement) a notice of intent to homeschool and portfolio review. Making sure others respect your time is actually easier than it might seem at first. There are a few things to consider. Attention to results is the top and smallest portion of the pyramid. What is Montessori Education? The answer to this question can provide further guidance for what choice might be best for you and your family, on top of the obvious comfort level with sending them to a physical school building in August or September. For gratitude, an easy option to start your day would be to talk about three good or positive things. Commitment is built on a foundation of trust and constructive conflict. 2) Identify the subjects you would like to teach each of the children. The state, on the other hand, wants to have as much control and oversight as possible, in many cases. There are many options for finding safe content online for kids. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://hslda.org/content/orgs/, K12.com. Homeschool Organizations. Accountability is the forth level in the pyramid identified by Lencioni, and aligns closely with constructive conflict and commitment. At this point, state and local boards of education are doing the best they can with the little information they have to plan for something none of us have ever had to deal with before. Trust that everyone is doing their best (whatever their best looks like on a given day) and trust that everyone has the childrens best interest at heart are a couple of others. (n.d.2). As of now, you at least have an idea of how much time you want to allocate to work and to homeschooling and have identified an area where you can store and organize schoolwork and related supplies. We ended up placing them in lower grades than the work they were working on as homeschoolers, both because of their ages and because we knew the work would be easy for them, allowing them to focus on the major personal and social transition with less stress. Greater Good Magazine. Retrieved March 25, 2020, from https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-compass, Common Sense Media. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.digitallearningcollab.com/state-virtual-schools, HSLDA. An alternative is to make your own bingo card that might be more age-appropriate, like one with silly words or um and uh, for example, that might be easy for little ones to pick up on during the call. (n.d.). (2020). Minecraft Official Site. Data is synchronized using a clock (SCLKat GPIO11) from the master (RPi) and the data is sent from the Pi to our SPI device using theMOSI(Master Out Slave In) pin. Calling it schoolwork for the toddler made her feel like she was getting to do something cool that her big sister was doing, while really just doing what she would have been anyway. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://responsiblehomeschooling.org/policy-issues/current-policy/, Digital Learning Collaborative. On a sports team, each team member (player, coach, manager) has to understand their role in the teams success to be committed to being the best in that role that they possibly can, thus maximizing their contribution to the team and the teams progress toward that goal. It is also very important to note, especially when you are reading and researching your options, that there are two extremes to the homeschooling debate or conversation, especially in Connecticut, but it is likely evident elsewhere, as well. Think about other ways that you can work to promote trust, constructive conflict, commitment, accountability, and attention to results as part of your students learning team and pick one item to focus on at a time. Montana requires a notice of intent to homeschool to be submitted to the local Superintendent of Schools, but does not require any other forms or portfolio review, etc. The CRHE and HSLDA do a great job of keeping up with the current state regulations and how they are implemented (along with your legal rights and options as a homeschooler) (CRHE, n.d.; HSLDA, n.d.). You will need to determine the best balance and schedule for your family based on the ages you are teaching, the subjects you have selected, and the modes you have chosen to use to teach those subjects. If your student is overloaded with work, have them work with their teachers and administrators to request extensions or accommodations where needed. There are many misconceptions about homeschooling, in general, but especially with working and homeschooling. Retrieved March 25, 2020, from https://nu.libguides.com/CommonCore/ccss_publishers. Retrieved March 19, 2020, from https://www.steamsational.com/free-printable-homeschool-planners/, The new challenge to keep the kids occupied during conference calls is: FORT MAKING!!! Remember the CDC guidelines and be innovative in your organization and space planning. To avoid things becoming disorganized, piling up, getting dirty during meals, etc., it is best to dedicate a shelf or whole bookshelf to the schoolwork, books and all related equipment. If you plan to homeschool long-term or permanently, focusing on this alignment might not be quite as important or impactful. Instead of trying to convince your kids why they should be quiet and calm during your conference calls and hoping for the best, you might try giving them specific activities to keep them busy during these times. (Also, in Connecticut, if your children were never enrolled in a public or private school, no notice of any kind needs to be filed. Khan Academy has provided help and getting started pages for their content here: https://www.khanacademy.org/about/blog/post/611770255064350720/remote-learning-with-khan-academy-during-school, and the lessons themselves are accessible here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSZhOdEPAWjUQpqDkVAlJrFwxxZ9Sa6zGOq0CNRms6Z7DZNq-tQWS3OhuVCUbh_-P-WmksHAzbsrk9d/pub, Scholastic has provided schedules and lessons here: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html. Retrieved March 25, 2020, from https://www.commonsensemedia.org/resources-for-families-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic, Earthcam. (2020). As you wrap up the day, after allowing your kids to play and relax for the first day, take three deep breaths and smile, knowing that you completed some planning and organizing, and that you are on your way. In this case, the design is limited by the size of the processor as finding the desired processor with a perfect size that fits under the desired RAM is very difficult. The most effective approach I found was to create a basket of schoolwork for the toddler and let her choose her schoolwork from the basket. Retrieved March 19, 2020, from https://www.headspace.com/covid-19, Khan Academy (2020). Since Zero 2W has a 64-bit architecture, it is possible to run PI 64-bit OS on it. Yes, movies sometimes work, but how about something possibly more fun (for you and for them)? Common Sense Media provides two different options for digital citizenship education. If your remote/distance learning/homeschooling is only planned to be temporary, keeping as close to the curriculum their classmates are learning in school will make for the smoothest transition when the time comes for them to go to school and join their classmates again. Our girls were homeschooled since Kindergarten, and I chose materials for each individual subject for each girl, and planned the curriculum and lesson plans myself throughout this entire time. (n.d.). (2020). Just take one step at a time and focus on one goal at a time. To explain what it actually means to be called a SIP, lets take some examples. This is a great time to have the conversation with your manager about the priorities of the work currently assigned to you, the hours they expect, or require, you to be available, and where flexibility does (and does not) exist in your schedule, workload and work-related responsibilities. (n.d.). Kid-Safe Browsers and Search Sites. Raspberry pi zero and zero W is one of the most popular boards in its SOC category due to its compact size and cheap price tag. that you will be bound by? Common Sense Media, for example, provides a list of Kid-Safe Browsers and Search Sides, accessible here: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/kid-safe-browsers-and-search-sites. While we await final proposals for opening of schools in the fall from states and local districts, we are all asking what if? What if schools open as usual in the fall at full capacity? Always be appreciative.). Note that this option and how it is implemented differs greatly per state. Retrieved March 19, 2020, from https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html, STEAMsational. Common Sense Media. We made a decision years ago to provide some independence and ownership of content decisions to our kids, specifically for movies, games, and apps. Hence for using a high-end processor, the hardware designers came up with a better solution for the RPI Zero 2 W: System in a Package. Making it clear that it was a big kid privilege to sit at the table with us to work on schoolwork was also helpful in motivating (relatively) quiet focus. The one thing that all of those spaces had in common was a dedicated space to store all of our supplies and work. The key is not to be happy or unhappy about the approaches, but to be informed. This arrangement is called package on package chip or POP. Also, be sure that you are fully informed about what activities are offered or not offered for any who opt into remote or distance learning through the school, as this likely differs on a district by district or school by school basis. Organizing any extra items needed (for science experiments, for example) over the weekend for the entire week will also help make your work/homeschool days flow much smoother. Digital Compass. As part of a successful, high-performing and well-functioning team, we have to work together as a team toward common goals, just like a sports team or a project team in an organization. This communication standard requires master-slave roles between both devices. (Note that we do still have the requirement that they add us on all social media accounts so that we can monitor their activities there if we choose to do so.) The second option is for grades 6-8, called Digital Compass, which is accessible here: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-compass. Stay home and stay safe. Given the current closure of public schools, many publishers are providing content online for free, as well. Bauer, S. W. (2016). These can be accessed here: https://www.headspace.com/covid-19. One is that everyone (or nearly everyone) you work with is in the same boat right now, so they understand the need to balance, and you shouldnt be shy about sharing what you are trying to accomplish. All rights reserved. I2C has two connections:SDA (Serial Data)andSCL (Serial Clock). (2020). As parents, educators, and administrators, (and our children) we are all part of a team with a common goal of ensuring that our children are safe, cared for, and that their learning is promoted and supported in all ways possible. Starting your day with gratitude and calm activities has been said to start your day off on a positive note. The activities in the basket could be anything from printed mazes, cut and paste activities, manipulative for counting, coloring books, etc. Remember that you have options and that considering the short term and the long term will help smooth any future transitions for you and your children. Coronavirus Closed Schools: 27 Activities to Keep Kids Busy During School Closures. The traditional homeschooling community is extreme in their desire to be unregulated and to have full freedom to educate their children however they wish, with minimal or no governmental intervention or oversight. In fact, they have created a launch page for the current times, accessible here: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/resources-for-families-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic, Common Sense Media. I was in the same situation as many of you, having to figure out what to do to keep the toddler busy while working with the preschooler. The pause for them is a huge change and requires adjustment, but provides an opportunity for us, as parents, to teach them how to slow down and be ok with being bored or finding their own activities.
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