Some Tips for Surviving Remote Learning - Maggie Brimhall, CBT/RBT

Remote learning is HARD! We are all currently navigating through something that hasn’t been done before and there are bound to be some bumps along the way. We at Prism wanted to share a couple of resources that might help you and your child navigate online learning:

Start the day by going over the schedule
Your child’s day will be easier for them if they know what’s coming. If possible, start the day by going over the school schedule with your child so they know what to expect.
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Make a visual schedule

Visual schedules are a great tool to help kids better understand what their day will be like. You can have your child check off when a task is completed and see how many tasks they need to do before the day is done. Visual schedules can be made more engaging by choosing fun icons! Below is a link on how to make a simple visual schedule:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvG56gMz8C8
you can also search for visual schedules on Etsy and teachers pay teachers for quick and easy downloads!

Change their environment
Change where your child sits while they are learning. For example, your child can sit in the living room for their morning meeting, the dining room table for math, the kitchen for reading, etc. This will help your child feel like they aren’t stuck in the same location all day and can help the day move faster.
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Token charts

Sometimes harder tasks need to be broken down into smaller sections. By having a token chart, you and your child can break up each task into smaller ones so it does not seem so daunting. Here is a link on how to make a token chart:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G2X6kngoP0
Get up and MOVE!
It’s important to really get up and MOVE when possible! Here are a list of fun, interactive videos that stimulate moving around!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b6axyuaKcY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhfkYzUwYFk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9LLfv7yauM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPLWyZMRNn0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfzRP6V5rE4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHd2s_saYsQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toi50kBcLM8

Be flexible
Sometimes we need to step away from the computer and come back to an assignment later. Your child’s teacher will understand if they need to turn in an assignment at another time. 

Ask to get a recording
Ask your child’s teacher if they can record their lessons and post them on the class website. That way if something is not working at that moment you and your child can come back another time.

Reward your child (and yourself)

Remote learning is HARD! Come up with some rewards both you and your child can enjoy at the end of the day when everything is finished 😊 This will also give you and your child something to look forward to and have a chance to share how you both feel. Some ideas include:

• A fun treat (such as ice cream)
• A favorite TV episode
• Playing a game with your child
• Having a zoom play date with your child’s friends​

Remember, remote learning is something new for everyone. We are all here for one another and will get through this!