The rapid closure of schools due to the coronavirus has taken many families by surprise. Suddenly, kids all over the country are being asked to learn from home, often through online learning, assignments sent via e-mail, or packets sent out by the school. For many, this will be a new experience. It’s not easy to convert homes into classrooms. But there are a few things you can do to get ready.
Posted: 4/2/2020
For most of us, life feels anything but normal right now with the COVID-19 pandemic, schools closed and working from home. But you can create a new normal for your family by having consistent routines.Children thrive on routines. To little ones, there is so much new in their worlds, their brains and their bodies every day that making things predictable is reassuring. Kids need that reassurance now more than ever.
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Create a comfortable place for your child to complete her homework.
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Be delighted by the antics of our sea otters or mellow out to the hypnotic drifting of our jellies. With ten live cams to choose from, you can experience the wonder of the ocean no matter where you are.
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Tune in to the Houston Zoo Webcams and enjoy a live look at animals that call the Houston Zoo home!
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This site is a wonderful resource for DIY activities, recipes, science questions to read about, puzzles to complete and much more!
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5th Grade: Review when, where, and why the Boston Tea Party happened with this catchy song!
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5th Grade: Review what the slogan "No taxation without representation" means!
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5th Grade: 'Liberty's Kids' tells the true story of the American Revolution, as seen through the eyes of young people who are friends with Benjamin Franklin. This Emmy-nominated animated series brings history to life!
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5th Grade: Review the causes of the American Revolution
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Middle School: An online Smithsonian exhibit of the propaganda posters of World War I
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Middle School: A virtual tour of Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington
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Middle School: A virtual walking tour of Historical sites in Philadelphia
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Middle School: An online Smithsonian exhibit of the diary of a Civil War nurse
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Middle School: An online map exhibition of Pearl Harbor
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Consistent routines are important for kids! Customize this daily schedule for your child.
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As students continue distance learning, it is important they recognize and adhere to a set of rules. Attached are the Zoom rules we expect the Shefa Lower School students to follow.
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As students continue distance learning, it is important they recognize and adhere to a set of rules. Attached are the Zoom rules we expect Shefa Middle School students to follow.
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