Six Practical tips to ensure your child is prepared for digital learning:

1. Do a Double Check
   • Visit school and class portals for details and updates on assignments.
   • Ensure you have all required login and access codes.
   • Determine how to best communicate with teachers in case of questions (via text is preferred)
2. Develop a Daily Routine 
   • Create a daily schedule in advance and write it out.
   • Require your child to follow the same daily routines as in school (i.e. shower, brush teeth, get dressed, comb hair, meke bed, etc.)
   • Consider using a timer or watch to track time spent on a specific subjects or assignments (PLEASE BE ADVISED STUDENTS SHOULD SPEND AT LEAST 55-60 MINS PER CORE CLASS PER DAY).
   • If parents are required to be at work or offsite while kids are home, require them to check in periodically throughout the day.
   • Allow designated breaks for strecthing, snacks, etc.
3. Designate a Space for Learning
   • Create a space for learning in a common area where you can provide monitoring or support as needed.
   • Remove distractions (i.e. cell phones, television or other things that will distract learning).
   • Ensure your child/children have everything that is needed to succedd (technology, paper, pens, books, glasses, etc.)
     • PLEASE BE ADVISED COMCAST IS OFFERING INTERNET IS AVAILABLE AT NO COST FOR THE NEXT TWO MONTHS.
4. Dedicate a Specific  Time for Downtown
   • Schedule designated time for lunch and/or snack
   • If weather permits, schedule outdoor time for physical activity.
   • Allow speificied time for social media, gaming. Youtube or other digital fun.
   • Once, pre-determined learning time is done, allow kids to put to books and all learning materials away and relax.
5. Discuss Daily Progress & Accomplishments
   • Have daily discussion with your child/children to track their progress and to openly discuss their emotional feelings during this time.
   • Provide encouragement and words of support.
   • Be intentional about checking in with your child/children periodically throughout the day to provide support and guidance.
   • If your child/children has/have questions you can't answer, reach out to their teacher or check out online tools and resources.
6. Determine the Rewards for Success
   • Keep track of your child's/children weekly progress with a journal, chart or planner.
   • Consider scheduling school work and assignments during the first  4-days of the work week leaving Friday free for fun.
   • If possible, plan something fun (and free ) at the end of the week that is contingent upon your child/children completing all their work.