I’m sure many of the teachers out there are struggling just as much as the parents may be with this new way of learning. I’m here to tell you that it is all okay! We cannot forget to take care of ourselves too!
Self-care
Get Crafty!
Being teachers, it is entertaining for some of us to bring out our creative side. Doing small DIY crafts inside can help calm some of us down during this hectic time.
Read!
Reading can be very relaxing for some. There is nothing wrong with taking a break from the teaching world to take time to read.
Teaching Remotely
It is important to keep in mind that not every student has the same resources as other students may have. Projects and assignments should be assigned with that in the back of your mind.
Routine is also a thing to keep in mind while assigning work and projects to students. It is easier for students to be more productive if they have a set routine. So, having a specific time for when assignments should be due, or when you should all meet as a class can make it easier for you and your students to plan ahead
Difficult Topics
Some lessons can be hard to teach virtually. Coming up with easy to do, fun science experiments can get the students excited about school…even at home! on the Science Bob website, there are all different kinds of in home experiments that can be done.
Science isn’t the only subject that is difficult to teach online. Math can be a hard subject for both students and parents. There are so many math learning websites that are now available for free. There are different websites for different grade levels. Some of which being:
These are just three of so many others! The three above are completely free. There are other programs that have free trials for a couple days and or months before you have to start paying for them.