Teachable Moments
4/23/2020
During this time of distance learning, you may not always get to everything on the school schedule. There are so many of you who are taking care of your work schedule, child's well-being, and the rest of your responsibilities. In times when you can't get to that project or that spanish lesson, there are many ways to keep your child learning throughout the day. Here are a few ways you can add "teachable moments" to your child's day! 1. Incorporate a different language.
You can use sticky notes to label things in your kitchen, count in spanish as you climb the stairs, or practice asking for the bathroom or water in another language. 2. Explore with everyday devices. Starting a load of laundry? Have your child help! Sort the clothes by color, size, or type of clothing. 3. Learn outside. Alaska is the perfect place to learn outdoors. Talk about what kinds of animals you might see, what the weather is like, or what plants are growing or changing. 4. Cooking in the kitchen. Practice math by using measurement tools, ask your child to taste different ingredients (are they sweet, salty, bitter?), or practice fine motor skills by allowing them to stir or knead. 5. Watching TV. Talk about how characters are feeling. Can your child predict what might happen next? Comments are closed.
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