Lessons From Ms. K (2) Oh NO! School Is Closed. What Do I Do???

Disclaimer: Long Post! I wanted all of this information in one place so that it’s easy to find.

Schools are closing. Parents and students are home from school and work. Churches are live streaming their services. Businesses and companies are moving to having individuals telework. COVID-19 is spreading and affecting the world. The entire world. If you are like some parents I have talked to, you are probably wondering, “WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO AT HOME WITH THESE KIDS FOR 2-3 WEEKS! THESE KIDS NEED TO GO TO SCHOOL!” School is great. For some kids it is there only place of stability and routine and for many it is where two meals and a snack comes from. This is a serious issue. If you can help anyone on your block or in your community please reach out.

First, if you’re at home and you’r not sure what to do I hope the information below is helpful. It can be tough being parent and teacher. Remember to be patient and calm. Don’t overwhelm yourself.

Below you will find a wealth of websites with tons of resources, games, videos, worksheets, stories, and activities for you to do with your child while at home. Of course you should always check the sites out first and have a plan for what you want your child to do and how long you want them in front of a screen, but these sites are great!

*Some of these sites do require payment. They are not all free*

HELPFUL WEBSITES

Next …. as we are encouraging good hygiene and healthy living here are two videos! One on hand washing and one on germs you can let your young learner watch.

Sid the Science Kid- Germs

Hand Washing Video 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoxdS4eXy18

Finally, here are some images with some “songs” you can use while working at home to help establish a routine. If this isn’t something you do with your child, no worries! It works well with younger children.

HAND WASHING SONG

HAND WASHING SONG #2

CLEAN UP SONG

THE LISTENING SONG

I absolutely love what I do! I hope that you find the information useful in this post.

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I have been at home since February of this year. I am beyond ready for life to go back to normal – whatever that is right?! I know that back at home in USA and in other parts of the world things are quickly changing. Get what you need from the store and be prepared to be at home.

Someone asked me how I can be so positive during this time. My faith has kept me positive and calm. It has helped me to not live from a place of fear, but from a place of wisdom. I have taken all safety precautions that have been given to me. I wear masks when I have to go outside, I have gloves, I carry hand-sanitizer but it is not a replacement for soap and water, I avoid touching my face, I eat well, drink lots of water, and take my vitamins daily. It will be okay. As someone who is 6 weeks in to all of this I promise you it will be okay and this too shall pass!

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“life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all”  – Hellen Keller

*I choose ADVENTURE

Ending this post with Pharrell Williams – Minions – and being happy!