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Parents
https://www.parents.com/parenting/work/life-balance/ways-to-make-the-most-of-weeknights-with-kids/
Online Parents presents an article “5 Ways to Make the Most of Weeknights with Your Kids” by Lisa Lombardi. Parents all relate to the work/ life balance. Most of us understand the demanding roles that compete for our time and attention. Finding 5 ways to make the most of our weeknights with our children is a practical way to get back some precious moments.
Why We Should All Be Reading Out loud To Children? by Rebecca Bellingham
TEDxYouth@Beacon Street on December 29, 2015
In less than 10 minutes, you can listen to this inspirational and informational talk on why to read to our children. Giving children the opportunity to listen and talk about a story in meaningful ways is beautifully presented by teacher Rebecca Bellingham. This warm and relational activity that is so conducive to a home setting also meets several speaking and listening standards for second grade. Giving children the opportunity to comprehend and collaborate in conversations with others is a powerful experience. These small interactive moments teach children how to build on others talk and ask for clarification when further explanation is needed. (Common core standards 2.SL.1 and 2.L.6)
American Academy of Pediatrics
HealthyChild.com
American Academy of Pediatrics is advocating for children’s mental health during COVID-19 and helping parent identify signs that their child may need more support.
Online resource Healthychildren.org https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Signs-your-Teen-May-Need-More-Support.aspx
Scholastic- Parents: Learning at Home
https://www.scholastic.com/parents/school-success/school-success-guides/guide-to-2nd-grade.html
Scholastic – Parent offers families wonderful insights for supporting their children’s reading and writing at home with the details specific to second grade. Booklists by age also help to guide children and parents in selecting books just right for you. The school success tab offers interesting articles like “5 Family Reading Goals Teachers Recommend: They’ll Get Your Kids More Excited About Reading and Boost Their Literacy Skills” by Scholastic Parents Staff. Social-emotional learning articles topics include celebrating diversity, good manners, friendship, anti-bullying, confidence, and gratitude.
The National Wildlife Federation – Garden for Wildlife
Uniting all Americans to Ensure Wildlife Thrive in a Rapidly Changing World
www.nwf.org/Garden-for-Wildlife/create
Create a kid’s garden for wildlife! Toddlers through teens can plant seeds, water, weed, and care for a garden. Step by step encouragement guides your family experience as they observe, reflect, and learn. Information on native plants and nectar plants is available. How to attract birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife to a thriving habitat is explored. This opened way of discovering nature develops a child’s curiosity and wonder of the world around them. Let’s go get some dirt between our toes and create beautiful spaces on this earth!
Explore Livecams
https://explore.org/livecams/beluga-whales/beluga-boat-cam-underwater
Watch wildlife on live cams around the world. Start under the ocean with beluga whales and end up with the lions on an African hunt. Watch live feeds of eagle nests or puppies roping after a nap. Explore also has documentaries from cultures around the world. Meet people, see places, hear music, and witness new ways of life. Fun for the whole family.
Education.com
https://www.education.com/games/
A wonderful resource for families that include free printables, games, a library, and resources for parents to share with their children. Selections can be filtered and chosen based on grade level. Interactive activities are also available.