People often say that kids are resilient. But the pandemic has created hurdles that kids have never faced before. If your child is struggling or falling behind because of the pandemic (or for some other reason), you may worry that bouncing back will be difficult. Here are 6 signs of resilience in kids.
The Benefits of Boredom
With so many activities and camps cancelled, “I’m bored” has quickly become our kids’ summer mantra. Figuring out how to keep your child entertained this summer adds another layer of stress to a remarkably difficult year. And it doesn’t help when social media makes it look like every day should resemble a Pinterest board. But the truth is that it’s okay for kids to be bored. Boredom can help develop valuable skills.
Promising Practices to Accelerate Learning for Students with Disabilities During COVID-19 and Beyond
COVID-19 shuttered school buildings and the impact on students will potentially be significant for years to come. Experts predict that school closures last spring could leave students a full year behind in math — with even greater impact as disruptions in instruction continue through the 2020–2021 school year.Find the full report from the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) here.
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