In this weeks episode I sit down with fellow teacher Andrew Mills and discuss with him the anxieties that teachers face. We discuss real feelings, real questions, and most importantly spread out real positive messages from teachers all over the country. This is part one of a three part series on the coronavirus. I hope that this episode provides a glimmer of hope, happiness, and provides a time to pause this crazy life we are currently living in! Please don't forget to like, review, and share!
Resources for Pre-K teachers
-Khan Academy Kids https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/
-Starfall https://www.starfall.com/h/
-ScrapBox in Ann Arbor is doing curbside pick up for craft kits
www.scrapa2.org
-Science Experiments
https://www.mkewithkids.com/post/here-are-two-weeks-worth-of-fun-and-easy-science-experiments?fbclid=IwAR2-FFGqr3wElGUPI5UMGxa4t5Fk-tY1O_6pIR5GgGQKBLsUZX3z2ZldXfw
-Gross Motor fun with GoNoodle https://www.gonoodle.com/
-Cosmic Kids Frozen Yoga
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlg052EKMtk&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2n7Fco9ZA_yeF6b8iM_TUk9HHl7m-BRgVT_XCRdk6deM-NLSW1FvO2xZY
-Video Call with loved ones with Zoom, Skype, Facebook, GoogleHangout
Ways to talk to your kids about Corona:
-"We're working together to keep more people from getting sick by
pausing school and other crowded places. It's so awesome so many people
are working together to help one another out!"
-Be honest, in a kid-friendly way. Children have the right to truthful
information about what is going on, but also be sensitive to their level
of anxiety, watch their reactions, and explain things slowly.
-Assure them that they are safe.
-Emphasize things you can do in your home to keep germs away.
-Listen to their questions. Validate their feelings.
resources:
-https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/how-talk-your-child-about-coronavirus-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR2iWNwI45VxKNGDh87N21V7zle_40iE36GFkTsTGATZVPl9FayHsu_tfXY
-https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR3KdttouZvPEq1s3-6fsiBfZ4OmZDhdVC0Y46B8BEBZO-PfZscJ7o69Pkw
-https://www.tinabryson.com/news/coronavirus-talking-points-for-parents-amp-teachers-with-the-whole-brain-child-approach?fbclid=IwAR0LR5LsDi2o0PtOweqy45oNyZxQZ1dWIJOeBTHknhg6Fln0Tgy7od0_9Lg
