Articles on Distance Learning Education - Page 4

This month or next, many parents around the country will have to make a difficult decision: whether to send their children back to school. Under normal circumstances, this wouldn’t even be a question for most families, but amidst the pandemic, districts across the nation are offering a choice between returning to campus as usual or continuing with online learning. If you’re agonizing about making this important choice, you aren’t alone! This article discusses in depth what parents should consider as they decide between online or face-to-face learning.

With all the challenges many parents face in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, it can be easy to forget that our kids are suffering through this crisis, too! With the loss of normal daily activities, such as going to school, attending class parties, or even just stopping by grandma and grandpa’s house, it’s easy to see why many children might be frightened about what is going on in the world. Read this article to learn more about your child’s basic emotional needs, and how to support emotional health during this time of crisis.

For many parents, the events surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic have wrought a deleterious effect on family life, work, and schooling. With many parents working remotely, or still traveling to a jobsite as an essential worker, it can seem impossible to support their children’s schooling without them being able to attend class. We know what a challenge this can be for many working parents during these tough times. Read this article to find a parent’s guide to online learning and discover tips to help make it work no matter what.

We’re facing a time unlike any other that we as a society have ever experienced before. Suddenly, teachers and students are trapped at home, attempting to complete schoolwork without stepping foot inside a classroom. Understandably, it can be hard for kids to concentrate given the stress of the pandemic, and summer is just around the corner. All considered, it’s easy to see why many students might lose the motivation to keep going to finish out the school year. Read this article to find 8 tips for motivating kids to learn, even in the face of this unprecedented time.

With more than two thirds of the country under orders to stay at home, it might be easy to forget that our children might need some additional support. While they might not know exactly what is going on in the world, they do know that their normal routine has been upended. Just like you, the kids also miss seeing their friends, family, neighbors, and teachers while they spend their time socially distanced from others. Make this time a little bit easier for them by planning virtual playdates and spending time outdoors. Read this article to learn about online tools and offline ideas for staying connected throughout the Covid-19 crisis!

With a new virus sweeping the globe, it certainly is an unprecedented time for our nation as we grapple with the challenges that come along with containing a pandemic. For most families, this means a prolonged disruption in schooling, and the kids are at home and in need of virtual learning options. While helping children learn at home can seem scary, Kids Academy is here to help. Read this article to learn more about the integral role you play in your child’s learning, and actionable tips that parents can use today. 

Here at Kids Academy, we know how stressful it can be for both teachers and parents to face school closures. We want to help prevent learning disruptions while school is out by offering families, teachers, schools, and districts a 50% discount on all our membership plans.