Distance learning is HARD, and it is NOT the same as our beloved classrooms. We would all LOVE to be back in special learning environments with our students, but that may not happen this year. So I'm here with distant learning tips, tricks, and ideas to make it easier for you and your kiddos. These tips will help you with any video conference platform you use. Zoom tips are at the end.
What does distance learning look like in kindergarten? Here's how one school district made it work - check out their great tips and resources!
Zoom is being used by teachers and students all over the world right now. Here are our favorite Zoom activities to use with your classroom.
Zoom Games With Students During Distance Learning shares a variety of games, many familiar from the classroom, that you can play with students virtually.
Many teachers are now using platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet to reach their students. While many teachers use this platform to teach or review standards with their students, many are also using it for socialization during these times and there are lots of great distance learning activities you can use to engage your
Many of us are quarantined due to the coronavirus. I've begun using Zoom to complete online classes with my students. I felt the need to make a list of rules for them to abide by because, well, the first few days were a bit chaotic! #distancelearningtptI understand these rules will not work for all ...
Zoom Games With Students During Distance Learning shares a variety of games, many familiar from the classroom, that you can play with students virtually.
Were you recently thrown into distance learning and you have no ideas where to start?! Click to read about some easy tools and tips to get your started.
Many teachers are now using platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet to reach their students. While many teachers use this platform to teach or review standards with their students, many are also using it for socialization during these times and there are lots of great distance learning activities you can use to engage your
Teaching Kinders via Zoom is no easy task, so we've compiled a list of fun activities that you can do with your students virtually to keep them engaged and learning! These simple yet community building activities are perfect for early elementary students and teachers!
Zoom is being used by teachers and students all over the world right now. Here are our favorite Zoom activities to use with your classroom.
Virtual Visuals are a way to connect with our students online. This is an easy way to provide directions (virtually), plus add feedback!
How To Set Up and Use ZOOM For E-learning and distance learning through school closures.
Virtual Classroom...what is that? Running an effective virtual classroom isn't as hard as you think. Don't worry, I'm here to help!
Distance learning stressing you out? Learn about some FUN Zoom music lessons that you can do tomorrow for your elementary music students.
Do you wish your online Zoom or Google Meet meetings were more engaging? Use these 10 Zoom meeting activities and ideas to increase participation.
Planning for this transition was a bit overwhelming since there is much to consider. Even with distance learning, it's important that I teach purposefully.
Check out this post for distance learning tips for kindergarten and free resources to help you teach kindergarten virtually!
Using Google Slides and Seesaw activities for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten and 1st grade is a great way to integrate technology into education. Not to mention it's perfect when you don't want to or CAN'T print a bunch of papers. Google Slides activities and Seesaw activities are easy to send to your students and you can
Letter Recognition activities for Google Classroom to be used with Distance Learning (or Literacy Center Computer time)
Distance learning can be very overwhelming because it's something new for our little learners. They have traded in a brightly-colored classroom for a computer screen as a platform to interact with their teacher and classmates. As an educator, there is new technology to learn, and how do you even teach your students over video? It can be super overwhelming and stressful, I know. But the worst part is that it looks like this is going to last for the rest of the school year.
These Digital Class Rewards are perfect for adding some fun to your classroom management! It’s also a great addition to your VIPkid rewards collection if you teach online! You decide what the goal is and how you'll earn each reward. Use as individual behavior management or whole class behavior management! Available in Powerpoint AND as an online digital option for Google Classrooms or as VIPKid rewards.
So here's the monthly post where I would normally update you on something coming up for April this spring, but little did we know that teaching ‘in' the classroom wouldn't be a thing when Spring began. At this point in time, most all of us are sitting at home, closed indoors. We have a new […]
What crazy times we are living in! Who'd have thought that we would be finishing up the 2019-2020 school year from our homes? I don't know about you, but I spent the first week or two of distance learning just trying to wrap my head around these new expectations. Whether you're in a school that
Teaching requires many talents and skills, including flexibility. While we may learn to expect the unexpected, nothing could prepare us for the situation we currently face; schools closed due to a pandemic. As people across the country attempt to adjust to a new normal of sheltering in place and social distancing, teachers have the added
Use the online platform Zoom to teach your Kindergartners during distance learning. How to use it and what to do to make the best use of your time.
Many teachers are now using platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet to reach their students. While many teachers use this platform to teach or review standards with their students, many are also using it for socialization during these times and there are lots of great distance learning activities you can use to engage your
Online and Virtual Learning Accommodations Some kids really struggle with online distance learning, and need some accommodation ideas. Particularly those with attention, sensory, and other
Distance learning can be very overwhelming because it's something new for our little learners. They have traded in a brightly-colored classroom for a computer screen as a platform to interact with their teacher and classmates. As an educator, there is new technology to learn, and how do you even teach your students over video? It can be super overwhelming and stressful, I know. But the worst part is that it looks like this is going to last for the rest of the school year.
Distance learning is tough for art teachers. Tough, but not impossible. It just requires a little more thought and flexibility on your part for planning art projects. If this is your first time experiencing it, give yourself some room to make mistakes.
Read about five activities for zoom meetings. Use for distance learning, homeschooling, or to connect with other families!
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Were you recently thrown into distance learning and you have no ideas where to start?! Click to read about some easy tools and tips to get your started.
As a result of Covid, we are preparing for a year of uncertainties with virtual learning vs. in class with safety precautions. One thing that remains consistent is the need for teachers to set classroom expectations. Having strong classroom management and letting students know what is expected of them is a great way to start the year off in the right direction. As a classroom teacher, reviewing classroom expectations is always a priority of mine. This year, I know it will look different for me, but I know it is still very important. To review expectations with students, I have created an interactive Google Slides™ activity that can be used over Zoom so students are certain of what is expected of them. I have shared common scenarios that teachers may encounter. Included are a variety of "happy choices" and "sad choices" Students can give a thumbs up or thumbs down if they agree or disagree on each of the scenarios and as a group you can then talk about them. It is probably a good idea to review these several times over your first virtual meetings. Once you have made students aware of behaviors, you can use this poster/slide that can be reviewed prior to class meetings. (This chart is a freebie at the end of the post) I also see the importance of celebrating positive behavior, so there are certificates that can digitally be presented to students. You can grab the interactive classroom expectations game and certificates here: Virtual Class Expectations for Google Slides™ Also available is the FREE virtual class expectations chart here: Free Virtual Class Expectations Poster Hoping everyone has a safe and healthy school year.
Distance learning can be very overwhelming because it's something new for our little learners. They have traded in a brightly-colored classroom for a computer screen as a platform to interact with their teacher and classmates. As an educator, there is new technology to learn, and how do you even teach your students over video? It can be super overwhelming and stressful, I know. But the worst part is that it looks like this is going to last for the rest of the school year.
Distance learning has made the need for strong technology routines and procedures more important than ever. Start your year strong by implementing these!
Trust me teachers, tip #3 for how to survive virtual teaching and distance learning is one we all need right now. Find out here what I learned from...
As we all transition to this new territory, there will be many adjustments. After doing a Google Meet with my team of third grade teachers, I realized that there were many missteps that should be addressed with my elementary students prior to our very first meeting (and reviewed often). This is an...
Virtual icebreakers are perfect for getting students introduced to one another. They help encourage students to get to know one another better.
Engage your little learners with these fun activities and video lessons during distance learning, then use them in the classroom once classes resume as well!
When talking with preschoolers over Zoom it can be discussed how we all have fun and interesting things in our house. To illustrate how much cool, Stuff, is in our homes you can do a Zoom scaveng
We all recognize just how important paras are in the classroom, but what about during distance learning? Here are 15 ways to use your paraprofessionals to support the classroom program and students during school closures.
What does distance learning look like in kindergarten? Here's how one school district made it work - check out their great tips and resources!
