Dandelion Learning

Right now, we are in the midst of a historical time.  Our world has been turned upside down as many are out of work, schools are closed, and we’re forced to stay at home in order to practice social distancing. In some respects, you might think you’re going to get a lot done around the house, maybe do some redecorating.  But then you remember that you have children.  Not only are they stuck at home without socialization with their friends, but chances are they have a pile of “remote learning work” to do.  That’s where more stress comes in… for the children and the teachers and the family!  I have heard and read many friends’ comments about the workload or process of remote learning.  I have seen parents sit their children down at a table in front of a computer for hours to “get it done”.  Parents and children are in tears over the amount of work being asked to complete.  THAT IS NOT OK! More complicated still, each district is doing th...

If you've been avoiding facebook (which I understand) you could be missing out on some great resources to get you through this quarantine!  I have just a few listed here.  Feel free to share! You Are Enough article from PBS! Looking for resources to do at home with little ones?  A complete list can be found on this link! And for the younger ones and any children struggling with the "why" we aren't at school, social stories can help.  Here's one from Conscious Discipline (By Dr. Becky Bailey).  Struggling with Learning at Home? And while you're starting up remote learning/ homeschooling/ learning at home (or whatever you choose to call it), I urge you to read this and remember that this is NOT homeschooling.  It is uncharted territory.   Great YouTube Channels to give you a break: "Grandma reads to preschooler" is a channel where one of MY college professor's reads books to children!  Subscribe for quality stor...