Family
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If You Choose Homeschooling: Step 2 – Believe
In my last post: 3 Helpful Steps If You Choose Homeschooling, we addressed step one of admitting our fears. Once we got that out of the way, we were then free to admit our excitement! Now, we’re ready to take the second step and believe. There’s nothing magical about homeschooling...
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3 Helpful Steps If You Choose Homeschooling – Step 1: Admit
In the spring of 2020, approximately 50 million students and their caregivers experienced distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though there are differences between total distance learning and other methods of homeschooling, students have discovered they like learning at home. And most of their parents are cool with that. According to an EdChoice opinion poll, fifty-two percent of parents with school-age children have a more favorable view of homeschooling since the COVID-19 crisis began. In fact, forty-one percent of parents said they are more likely to homeschool this fall (Real Clear Opinion poll, May 2020). Are you considering making the switch? This is not a decision to take…
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3 V’s to Consider When Planning a 2020 Vacation
The COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to relax around the nation and many “stay-at-home” people are raring to hit the road. There are 3 V’s to consider when planning a 2020 vacation. Government, medical, and even travel websites post rules and guidelines for vacationers’ health and safety. This blog post addresses our views (not political), our vigilance, and our versions of vacations...
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Teaching Children About Face Masks Brings Comfort
Teaching children about face masks brings them comfort when they encounter others wearing them and when they must wear one. The first time my two-year-old grandson saw me in a face mask he was unusually quiet. It took him a little while to warm up to me. Whether it’s due to coronavirus or another health issue, as children venture out, they will encounter people wearing masks. It’s one thing to see a physician wear one, but it can be perplexing to a young child who sees the grocery store clerk, the pizza delivery guy, and even Grandma wearing a face mask. Some children don’t like it. Since babyhood, they’ve formed…
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Free COVID-19 Science Lesson & Worksheets
Students in Greg Landry’s online science classes have had a lot of questions about COVID-19 and your children may also have questions. Greg has created a PDF to address the common questions and to give students an understanding of viruses in general, and COVID-19 in particular. I've already downloaded Greg's great infographic and the worksheets for my son to use this week. I think you and your family may enjoy this freebie as well.
