Monday, March 23, 2020

Live and Learn

We are one week into social distancing and we are settling in to our new normal.  The beautiful spring-like weather has been wonderful....we have enjoyed many walks, bike rides, and sitting outside to read.  The indoor time has been productive....we have caught up on laundry, done some much needed straightening and have had several game nights.  Just an FYI, classic Taboo is a bit outdated and a stretch for an 8-year old.  Ah, we live and learn.  Maybe that is just it.....we continue to live and learn even in these unsettling, bizarre, scary, anxious, uncertain times in which we currently live.

We have learned that we are not great homeschool teachers and learners.  We much prefer a bike ride, FaceTime with friends, assembling Lego sets, or just mindless web-surfing.  We have learned to appreciate the sounds of Spring especially in the absence of the constant background noise of airline travel.  We have learned to enjoy each other's presence and to respect each other's me-myself time.  We have learned that sweatpants, hoodies, and no footwear can be both professional attire and athleisure all at once!  We have learned that time is precious and can be filled with meaning despite what activity or lack thereof is occurring.  We have learned that livelihood is not defined by income but by health and happiness, both of which we wish for everyone out there.


Monday, March 16, 2020

Kelley Home School - Away We Go!


COVID-19 got you in the mood for some Home Schooling?  Well, we are going to run a One-Room School House at our Casa during the "break".  Below is the template we will use and some of the websites that we will be utilizing.  

Daily Template (for now anyway)
  • Before 9:00 - Wake Up
  • 9:00-10:00 - Morning Discovery Walk or Cosmic Yoga/Go Noodle (if raining)
  • 10:00-11:00 - Academic Time (School-based activities)
  • 11:00-12:00 - Creative Time
  • 12:00-1:00 - Lunch
  • 1:00-2:00 - Quiet Time (Device-Free)
  • 2:00-2:30 - Typing Lessons - Typing Club
  • 2:30-400 - Academic Time (finish school-based activities and/or interest-based lessons/activities)
  • 4:00-5:00 - Outdoor/Fresh Air Time & Soccer Skill Building/Drills
  • 6:00 - Dinner and Evening Free Time
Resources (so far)
  • CMS Instructional Continuity Hub (here)
  • Cosmic Yoga (here)
  • Go Noodle (here)
  • Typing Club (here)
  • No Red Ink (here)
  • Free Technology for Teachers (here)
  • Code.org (here)
  • Virtual Museum Tours (here and here)