How to Help Kids Manage Big Changes and Uncertainty Children feel safest with predictability, structure, and stability. Change, especially sudden and drastic change, feels scary. Yet as the COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized, we can’t shield our children from the curveballs that life throws. What we can do is help kids manage big changes and uncertainty, ultimately becoming more resilient. Tips…
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Helping Kids Manage Big Changes During Uncertain Times
6 Tips to Prevent Cyberbullying During Distance Learning
How to Prevent Cyberbullying During Distance Learning Cyberbullying is the use of digital communication to harass or bully others. It can include threatening or hurtful text messages, embarrassing photos posted on social media, and mean rumors. During the COVID-19 pandemic, learning and socializing are happening online more than ever. The increased use of digital spaces makes students more vulnerable to…
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The How, What, and Why of Setting Intentions for Kids
Setting Intentions for Kids Many of us support children in goal setting, but how many of us know the value of helping kids set intentions too? Goals and intentions both encourage mindfulness, reflection, and positive self-direction. Still, there are a few key differences. While a goal is a clear and measurable target, an intention is more of a guiding principle….
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How to Set Up an At-Home Workspace for Kids
Creating a Comfortable At-Home Workspace for Kids This year, “back-to-school” looks significantly different. Many of our children will do at least some of their learning online, in either a hybrid or fully virtual format. This presents challenges for educators, parents, and students alike, but we can do our best to make it a positive and productive experience. Start by following…
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Can I Use Google Activities with my School’s Distance Learning Platform?
Teaching and learning have become a completely different venture! There are many teachers asking if they can use Google compatible activities on different distance learning platforms. This blog post is a one stop shop for all of the answers to your Google questions. Simply scroll through the bolded headings and look for the platform that your school has chosen to…
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