Summer Street Counselor Corner
with Ms. Hunt
Happy October Summer Street Superstars!
Meet the Adjustment Counselor
7 Quick Tips to Help with Remote Learning
1. Set (and keep) a schedule
The closer this is to a ‘school schedule,’ the easier it will likely be on everyone. Once you’ve got something that works, stick to it.
2. Make sure they have any materials necessary to complete all assignments
Whether its pencil and paper, a stable WiFi connection, log-in information for all accounts - whatever they need to get the work done.
3. Provide an environment conducive to learning
This isn’t always easy. If they’re too isolated, it’s difficult to check in with them. If they’re at the kitchen table, depending on the child or their environment, they may be too distracted. This is even more challenging when everyone is home and the house is full.
4. Don’t teach–help them understand
Helping students understand is one of the more obvious remote learning tips for parents. This could be the topic for an entire book because how this happens is complicated and varies greatly from student to student and grade level to grade level and content area to content area.
6. Make sure all work is completed
And any work that remains incomplete is incomplete for a good reason and has a time-bound, actionable next-step (e.g., email the teacher asking for clarification on step 3 of the activity so that you can turn it in tomorrow by noon).
7. Help them check messages and communicate with school
Check for messages daily from teachers and other students and make sure to reply to any messages that require one.
https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/parent-tips-and-tricks-for-distance-learning
Ruby Finds a Worry
Discussion Questions:
Watch the read aloud above and discuss these questions with your adults at home!
2. Why did the worry stop Ruby from doing the things she loved?
3. Ruby talked to her friend about her worry. Who can I talk to when I have a worry?
4. What are some of my worries?
5. What can I tell my worries when they are getting in the way?
DIY Sensory Tool
A fan favorite sensory tool is slime! This can be used when you have a short break from class and need to be away from screens. Click the link below to learn how to make your very own slime right at home!
https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/how-to-make-slime-with-contact-solution/
Obscure October Holidays
Oct. 1st: National Homemade Cookies Day
Oct. 2nd: World Farm Animals Day
Oct. 3rd: World Card Making Day
Oct. 4th: National Golf Day
Oct. 5th: Do Something Nice Day
Oct. 6th: Mad Hatter Day
Oct. 7th: International Walk to School Day
Oct. 8th: American Tag Day
Oct. 9th: Moldy Cheese Day
Oct. 10th: National Angel Food Cake Day
Oct. 11th: It's My Party Day
Oct. 12th: National Gumbo Day
Oct. 14th: Take your Teddy Bear to Work Day
Oct. 16th: Dictionary Day
Oct. 17th: National Pasta Day
Oct. 18th: Meatloaf Appreciation Day
Oct. 21st: International Nacho Day
Oct. 22nd: National Nut Day
Oct. 23rd: TV Talk Show Host Day
Oct. 24th: National Bologna Day
Oct. 25th: World Opera Day
Oct. 27th: Black Cat Day
Oct. 28th: Plush Animal Lover's Day
Oct. 29th: National Frankenstein Day
Oct. 30th: National Candy Corn Day
Oct. 31st: Carve a Pumpkin Day
I couldn't include all the obscure holidays in October so feel free to look some up with your families and let me know what you find!
If you could create your own holiday, what would it be??
Contact Me:
Heather Hunt, MSW, LCSW
School Adjustment Counselor
Email: hunth@lynnfield.k12.ma.usPhone: (781) 334-5830 x3821