MaryMary
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Post by MaryMary on Mar 16, 2020 6:01:58 GMT
We will draw up an official schedule tomorrow but I’m expecting some sort of physical activity, a couple hours of academic work, practicing instruments, independent reading, and then some creative/game time. My teenagers are pissed. LOL
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Post by SallyPA on Mar 16, 2020 6:11:20 GMT
If the last few hours (since we got notice school is closed) are any indication, I am expecting a lot more bitching and moaning that the usual. 17 and 14.
I see all kinds of lists and ideas to keep you get kids happy. I’ve not seen anything for the angsty crowd, who seem to feel like this virus is out to destroy their social lives.
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theshyone
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Post by theshyone on Mar 16, 2020 11:22:17 GMT
We need to give the schools a few days to decide what they are doing. The decision was only made today. Our spring break isn’t till mid April after Easter.
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Post by rainangel on Mar 16, 2020 12:01:08 GMT
My kids are 13 and 14. They both get daily schoolwork every morning that has to be handed in by a set time. I see my youngest is Facetiming with two classmates while doing her work. It helps them to feel social, and they help each other out with the work. Other than getting them out of bed at a reasonable hour (8-9-ish), and them finishing their schoolwork we have no set routine. I am asking them to help out more with chores, but it's not assigned chores. Just whatever needs to be done I'll ask them alternatly to do it. I'm catching up on laundry today, so lots of folding to help out with.
As for rationing I am fully stocked up, and have not started rationing. Yet. I am, however, very concious of using our perishables first. We're having tacos for dinner today to use some of our vegetables that is on their last day in the fridge. Fruit as snacks before we start on snacks that will keep well for weeks.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2020 12:08:47 GMT
Both of them still have school work to do via Google classroom. Things will be adjusted to fit online submissions. The high school is going to be open Wednesday morning for kids to get stuff so I'm giving them until then to just chill. They do need to check to see if they have to go get stuff but I'm not going to harp on them about finishing school work until Friday. One will be fine. The other will need to park his butt at the dining table to prove he's doing it. He's a horrible procrastinator.
I'm worried about graduation though. So far, they're saying that's not changing. It's at the end of May so we'll see.
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Post by used2scrap on Mar 16, 2020 12:32:36 GMT
Today was a no school day anyway, so it’s pretty low key. They’re supposed to start doing online learning Wed, so we’ll come up with a routine then. Spring Break isn’t until mid April.
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Post by scrapqueen01 on Mar 16, 2020 13:46:21 GMT
Dd16 has a power point presentation due Tuesday by midnight so she will be working on that. I still have to work so I will give her some chores to do and let her be responsible for starting dinner.
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Post by candygurl on Mar 16, 2020 13:47:20 GMT
My nephew is 8 and we are having him read during the weekday 20 min and will have him do some arts and crafts. He’s quite active so most of the time he is outside. Also, having him do Zearn, a online math program they use at school and I might print off some worksheets. I’m not too concerned right now for him to get learning in. This is his spring break and he has the next week off. After that, I’m hoping somehow the school can send home or direct us to an online site where he can keep up with his work.
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Post by Skellinton on Mar 16, 2020 14:35:44 GMT
I don't have school aged children, but if I did I would implement a reasonable schedule that included time to exercise your body, exercise your mind, help around the house (chores,etc), quiet time (read a book, write a book, listen to music,etc), and free time That is what I would do too. I think this is a great time to get kids involved in cooking dinners and meals. I know during school it is hard to do with homework, sports, extracurriculars, etc. so if I had kids at home I would be making sure that each night at least one kid was learning some kitchen skills if that is not a normal activity for them. I am making a schedule for myself too. I was going to alternate days of cleaning and crafting, but I am going to do a daily schedule for myself too. Kids do better with routines and if they have a routine for the break it will ease the transition when they go back to school.
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Post by SallyPA on Mar 16, 2020 17:17:37 GMT
If the last few hours (since we got notice school is closed) are any indication, I am expecting a lot more bitching and moaning than the usual. 17 and 14. I see all kinds of lists and ideas to keep younger kids happy. I’ve not seen anything for the angsty crowd, who seem to feel like this virus is out to destroy their social lives.
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Post by ~summer~ on Mar 16, 2020 17:23:04 GMT
Well mine are big teens and I’m sure will spend a ton of time online - but I’m gonna drag them outside with me on a hike each day I also expect them to help with housework and stay on top of whatever online learning is going on,
When they were little we watched tons of documentaries so it would be neat to start watching some together again
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Post by workingclassdog on Mar 16, 2020 17:30:23 GMT
We basically have four extra days added to our spring break. Not expecting much really. DD math teacher did send an online thing to keep practicing math and math is the only subject she struggles with, so I am having her do that math every day for at least 1/2 hour. Otherwise I haven't heard from any of the other teachers and I'm not to concerned as all her other grades are at an A or B+.
I am having her do little extra chores everyday... one day was wiping all the doorknobs off, today she is in charge of her own laundry, she will be at her grandparents after today.. but when she gets back, I will have her continue to do little extra chores. I don't let her outside since she is home alone or just in the backyard to keep an eye on the dogs when letting them out, but it is still chilly here.
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