Educational creativity

Just because we are home doesn't mean we can't learn.  Parents are the child's first teachers.  At school we have extra resources.  Many companies and authors are reaching out or giving free resources to parents.  Check out the resources below. Reading:   Authors are having read alouds online, companies like EPIC are giving out free trials, and other sites that have always been free are going to be your best friends. -Get  EPIC -  If you are in my class, I have set up a class of my favorite books.  You will get directions on how to log in.  If you are a great parent that likes free books that will help your child read, sign up for 30 days free.  When my daughter first started reading, she would not read with me.  She just wasn't confident with her skills and did not want to get words wrong.  But her teacher showed her EPIC, where books are read aloud or a click of the mouse will help with difficult words.   -Author read alouds-  Many authors are having daily

When kids learn at home, sometimes you find out that you can't find the supplies you know you have.   My personal example would be pencils. I have no idea where they go. I think the dog at them. My family will be making a learning tub with all the supplies they may need during our distance learning experience.   Since we wont start until Tuesday or Wednesday, we have time to find everything.   For those of you at home, gather some stuff and make one for preschool age children with me.  All of the supplies you can find at the Dollar Tree, my favorite store.  If you go out this weekend, be safe and take your hand sanitizer.   1. Container How do we keep all the supplies from running away?  Put them in their own space.  You could use a basket or tub.  Anything that holds stuff is good.  I prefer the ones with lids since we are clumbsy in this house. 2. Something to write with and something to write on Make sure you have paper (preferably unlined) and pe

I would have never thought this would happen.  Teachers working from home?  What about all the social aspects of education?  Well, since that is canceled, we are teaching parents that they really are their child's first teacher.  I teach Pre- K, so the daily activities will be related to that age.  I have taught many different grade levels and special education, so if you have questions, I am willing to help. The great thing about this stay at home situation is that there have been so many author read alouds and virtual field trips that have popped up and are ready to be used.  Technology has come so far since I started teaching, so lets use it. I hope you follow and have fun with us.