Shelley Moore is a well regarded teacher, researcher, consultant and storyteller and has worked with school districts and communities throughout Canada and the United States. Shelly has spent some time over the last few years working with Lethbridge School Division administrators, teachers, and parents. Her research and work has been featured at national and international conferences and is constructed based on theory and effective practices of inclusion, special education, curriculum and teacher professional development. Originally from Edmonton and now based in Vancouver, Shelley is familiar with the Albertan and Canadian context of education. You can learn more about Shelley Moore on her website, fivemooreminutes.com/.
Over the next few weeks, Shelley will be releasing a Home Learning Series aimed at parents who are working with schools to continue their child's education during this pandemic.
Over the next few weeks, Shelley will be releasing a Home Learning Series aimed at parents who are working with schools to continue their child's education during this pandemic.
Learning from Home
Challenge - Notice what is working during this time, what do you want to hold onto when all this ends?
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Big Ideas from the video;
* We are not distance learning we are continuously learning as we navigate a crisis. * Our focus during this time is connection and engagement. * We need to find ways to connect and engage with and without technology. * Allow your family to be your family. * Remember that we are all going through this together - everyone is where they need to be. |
Social Stories - Explaining Covid
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Learning Tips of the Day!
* Talk to students about COVID 19 * Use social stories, articles, videos, conversations * Use resources that: 1. use clear, plain language 2. use visuals and/or diagrams that match the text 3. are fact based and not fear based 4. represent the individual you are teaching (for example similar age, disability, cultural representation) * Remain calm and solution oriented * Remind them that they will be going back to school eventually |
Visuals
Challenge - Notice the visuals around you. What visuals do you rely on for support?
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Learning Tips of the Day!
* Visuals are for EVERYONE * Visuals can be used EVERYWHERE and at ANYTIME * Visuals can be pictures, diagrams, drawings, symbols, lists, words, gestures, sign language, objects, post it notes, etc. * Visuals help with memory, organization, perseverance, reduce anxiety, to prepare, to teach new skills, etc. |
Visual Schedules
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Learning Tips of the Day!
* A visual schedule is taking something and breaking it down into smaller steps. * Creates predictability and break down the day. * Increases autonomy and independence - Kids can refer to the schedule themselves. * Teaches new skills by breaking them down into chunks. * Teaches perseverance * Builds understanding * How: 1) Determine the end goal 2) Break tasks into smaller steps 3) Decide how long a schedule you need 4) Choose the type of visuals you need |
Challenge - Choose a routine or a task, break down task into smaller steps, involve kids in the process.
First / Then |
Learning Tips of the Day!
* Use visuals to build a First/Then board * Organize activities or tasks by tasks that need to get done / motivating activities * Think of this strategy as a balance * DO NOT TAKE AWAY RECESS * Offer choice in all activities and options * Build First/Then board WITH your kids * Choose your battles * Avoid power struggles * Check out the resources to see more examples of visual schedules |
Challenge - Think about some motivating activities that help guide us through the day. Pair these motivating activities with visuals.
Count Down Strips
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Learning Tips of the Day!
* Try transitioning to a new activity with a countdown strip. * Co construct the amount of time needed to: - move no to a hard activity. - Finish an activity that someone doesn't want to end. - Count down an activity that you want to end. * Create countdown strips with your family - make them interesting! |
Interactive Reading
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Learning Tips of the Day!
* Talk about text * Interact with text * Make comments, ask questions, add responses |
Challenge - Create a diverse text collection. Include thought provoking text. Practice talking about text before you read or watch