Tip 9: Help families set up daily schedules for remote learning

If families are able to get their students on a schedule, that’s more than half the battle won. It’ll provide structure to give them the momentum to continue with their schoolwork and make remote learning sustainable.

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Tip 6: Read a book to your students with the help of technology

This is a great way to continue to engage students in learning and spread some cheer. You can do a live read-aloud with Facebook Live or Instagram Live (open to the public), or by using a conferencing tool like Zoom (private — only those with an access link can join). You can also record your read-through before-hand and upload it so students can watch at any time.

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Tip 5: Consolidate remote learning resources

Try to organize all of your remote learning resources into one place. Things are already uncertain enough — so having one clear, consolidated, and updated source of communication can mitigate stress and confusion. Here are some great examples we’ve seen:

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