Aside from academic learning, so much of our students’ development relies on interaction with others and hands-on learning. With the growing prevalence of technology, it can often feel impossible to cut down on screen time and focus on face-to-face human connection.
As the holiday season approaches, how can we help set the stage for a winter break filled with experiences, learning opportunities and quality time with family? How can we incorporate this balance between screen time and face-to-face interaction throughout the year, both in and out of the classroom?
This month we delved into these topics and more! Check out this month’s Learning Network resources:
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Webinar: “How Can Schools Encourage Time for Family in the Digital Age?” with guest presenter Melody McAllister
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Blog post: “Stir It Up! The Power of Teaching Your Students to Cook” by Claire Berger
Twitter chat: Dec 18 moderated by Amy Moran. Check out the chat here!
Questions discussed
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What events and activities does your school put forth to promote family time?
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How can we, as educators, help facilitate quality time in the digital world?
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Do you think sending positive information home can help with family bonding? What positive information do you send home?
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What kind of messages do you or your school send home that encourage conversation?
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Join our Facebook Group to be part of the conversation and check out the ParentSquare Learning Network website to see content on all topics!
