Resources During School Closures
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education has launched a website with resources for distance learning. Also, check out this amazing list of free online educational resources.
How to talk to kids about coronavirus
Free children's ebook about coronavirus
https://www.handinhandparenting.org/ provides resources and support calls for parents who need a friendly, compassionate voice.
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education has launched a website with resources for distance learning. Also, check out this amazing list of free online educational resources.
How to talk to kids about coronavirus
Free children's ebook about coronavirus
https://www.handinhandparenting.org/ provides resources and support calls for parents who need a friendly, compassionate voice.
Schedule and Routine are Helpful
Kids and adults need schedules and routines. Consider implementing one at home. Here's one example.
By 9:00 Up, dressed, breakfast eaten
9:00-10:00 Math
10:00-10:30 Exercise, PE
10:30-11:00 Fix snack, eat outside
11:00-12:15 Science, Social Studies, etc.
12:15-1:00 Fix lunch, eat outside, clean up
1:00-2:30 Reading and writing
2:30-3:30 Music, art, make film, be creative
3:30-4:30 Free time if done with schoolwork
4:30-5:00 Walk, run, bike, play outside
5:00-6:00 Chores, clean room, help fix dinner, etc. perhaps while listening to music, audiobooks, or educational podcasts
Kids and adults need schedules and routines. Consider implementing one at home. Here's one example.
By 9:00 Up, dressed, breakfast eaten
9:00-10:00 Math
10:00-10:30 Exercise, PE
10:30-11:00 Fix snack, eat outside
11:00-12:15 Science, Social Studies, etc.
12:15-1:00 Fix lunch, eat outside, clean up
1:00-2:30 Reading and writing
2:30-3:30 Music, art, make film, be creative
3:30-4:30 Free time if done with schoolwork
4:30-5:00 Walk, run, bike, play outside
5:00-6:00 Chores, clean room, help fix dinner, etc. perhaps while listening to music, audiobooks, or educational podcasts
Talking with Kids About Covid 19
Virtual Field Trips!
From Growing up in Santa Cruz, a good read The Positive Effects of Kids Staying Home
Safe Volunteer Opportunity for Kids
From Growing Up in Santa Cruz: Community members have asked how they can help reduce some of the loneliness and isolation the residents in care facilities are faced with right now. One way is to send “Thinking of You” cards, postcards, and cards with pictures such as flowers, landscapes, animals, etc. Most people like to receive mail, and this will be a way to help brighten their day and let them know they're remembered. Cards can be sent to the following address. We will then distribute them to care facilities in the area.
FSA, I-You Venture, 104 Walnut Avenue, #208, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
From Growing Up in Santa Cruz: Community members have asked how they can help reduce some of the loneliness and isolation the residents in care facilities are faced with right now. One way is to send “Thinking of You” cards, postcards, and cards with pictures such as flowers, landscapes, animals, etc. Most people like to receive mail, and this will be a way to help brighten their day and let them know they're remembered. Cards can be sent to the following address. We will then distribute them to care facilities in the area.
FSA, I-You Venture, 104 Walnut Avenue, #208, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
Wireless Internet Options
These are two wireless ISP companies that may be able to provide coverage to your house if you live in some of the more remote areas of Santa Cruz County's north coast. Pacific Elementary does not endorse these or any other companies; rather we are just trying to make sure that all students can access their online schooling options.
Ridge Wireless: https://www.ridgewireless.net/
Coastside: https://www.coastside.net/
These are two wireless ISP companies that may be able to provide coverage to your house if you live in some of the more remote areas of Santa Cruz County's north coast. Pacific Elementary does not endorse these or any other companies; rather we are just trying to make sure that all students can access their online schooling options.
Ridge Wireless: https://www.ridgewireless.net/
Coastside: https://www.coastside.net/