The Distance Learning Playbook For Parents (how To Support Your Child′s Academic, Social, And Emotional Development In Any Setting)

By (author) Wiseman Rosalind; By (author) Fisher, Douglas; By (author) Frey, Nancy; By (author) Hattie John
Description
We are in this together and will get through this together
 
Parent involvement has always been a vital part of any child’s education, but the pandemic and resulting remote instruction require that parents and educators partner at a deeper level.
 
Following the tremendous success of The Distance Learning Playbook, K-12, education authorities Doug Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie have teamed up with New York Times bestselling author and parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman to bring you the consummate guide to support your child′s academic, social, and emotional development in any learning environment – while not overwhelming you in the process.
 
This essential guide will arm you with the tools and insight to

• Create an environment conducive to learning, establish routines, and most importantly, take care of yourself and your child
• Maximize the time you spend supporting learning by focusing on what is proven to work best in education
• Help your child develop the cognitive attitudes and habits that foster creativity, critical thinking, and increased responsibility for their learning 
• Support the development of your child’s social and emotional learning skills, including the ability to navigate social interactions, build friendships, and regulate emotions at a time when they have never been more important to have, and more challenging to maintain 

The Distance Learning Playbook for Parents outlines supportive strategies for navigating virtual environments to ensure effective and impactful learning that aligns the needs and expectations of teachers, parents, and students alike.


Table of contents
Foreword Letter From the Authors Acknowledgments How to Use This Book Hold Up! Please Read This! Distance, Remote, and Blended Learning 1. THE BASICS Establish Routines Create a Learning Environment Learn the Learning Management System Follow Zoom Etiquette Ensure That Your Children Sleep Monitor Screen Time Communicate With Teachers Take Care of Yourself 2. THE VALUE OF . . . The Value of Reading Volume The Value of Reading Widely The Value of Reading Aloud The Value of Vocabulary Games The Value of Oral Language Development The Value of Foundational Reading Skills: Phonemic Awareness The Value of Foundational Reading Skills: Alphabetics and Phonics The Value of Foundational Reading Skills: Fluency The Value of Writing Across the Day The Value of Scaffolded Writing Experiences The Value of Mathematics Across the Day The Value of Supplemental Mathematics Instruction The Value of Arts and Music The Value of Guiding, Not Telling The Value of Wait Time The Value of Practice 3. THE PRINCIPLES OF WELL-BEING Social Emotional Learning Is Not Just Soft Skills Happiness The Power of Dignity Separating Dignity From Respect Putting Principles Into Action Understanding Emotional Regulation Emotional Granularity Anxiety Self-Compassion Managing Conflicts Friendships in COVID-19 Teasing: It’s Complicated Bullying Communication With Other Parents Pod Teaching: Learning Pods 4. THE MINDFRAMES MINDFRAMES FOR STUDENTS Student Mindframe 1: Know your current level of understanding. Student Mindframe 2: Know where you are going and have the confidence to take on the challenge. Student Mindframe 3: Select tools to guide your learning. Student Mindframe 4: Seek feedback and recognize that errors are opportunities to learn. Student Mindframe 5: Monitor your progress and adjust your learning. Student Mindf