{"id":77557,"date":"2020-09-28T23:02:52","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T20:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/teachers-with-kids-share-remote-learning-survival-tips\/"},"modified":"2020-09-28T23:02:52","modified_gmt":"2020-09-28T20:02:52","slug":"teachers-with-kids-share-remote-learning-survival-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/teachers-with-kids-share-remote-learning-survival-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"#Teachers with kids share remote-learning survival tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28d8f085855\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28d8f085855\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/teachers-with-kids-share-remote-learning-survival-tips\/#Set_up_a_workspace\" >Set up a workspace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/teachers-with-kids-share-remote-learning-survival-tips\/#Get_kids_up_and_running\" >Get kids up and running<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/teachers-with-kids-share-remote-learning-survival-tips\/#Dont_let_glitches_get_you_down\" >Don\u2019t let glitches get you down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/teachers-with-kids-share-remote-learning-survival-tips\/#Promote_focus\" >Promote focus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/teachers-with-kids-share-remote-learning-survival-tips\/#Reward_wisely\" >Reward wisely<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/teachers-with-kids-share-remote-learning-survival-tips\/#Preserve_the_parent-child_bond\" >Preserve the parent-child bond<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/teachers-with-kids-share-remote-learning-survival-tips\/#Seek_support\" >Seek support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/teachers-with-kids-share-remote-learning-survival-tips\/#Snack_sensibly\" >Snack sensibly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Teachers with kids share remote-learning survival tips<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n                        As kindergarten through fifth grade starts up for the semester Tuesday, many families have chosen to avoid leaving the house \u2014 with nearly half of New York City public school parents opting for full-time remote instruction for their kids. The remaining 54% will stick with distance learning at least half of the week. (Middle and high school begins Oct. 1.)<\/p>\n<p>But it can all be a giant, ongoing headache for moms and dads, who often have to slide into the role of teachers\u2019 aides, too.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt can feel overwhelming, and it\u2019s never going to be as good as being fully in-person,\u201d said Elizabeth Stephens, a mom of two who works for the Yonkers school district.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut we have come a long way since the spring, when distance learning was a shock for everyone,\u201d she said.\u00a0\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Technology<\/a> has improved and people have gotten more used to it. It helps if you create a routine or schedule [that mimics the physical school day] while allowing for flexibility.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Post spoke to Stephens and six other heroic teachers on both sides of the struggle: educating students while also monitoring remote learning for their own kids. Here, their best tips for making the transition back into Zoom school as smooth as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_up_a_workspace\"><\/span>Set up a workspace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16366312\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"size-nypost-large-desktop-uncropped wp-image-16366312 lazyload\" alt=\"Micaela Bracamonte in the remote learning space she helped create for her son Pascal.\" width=\"662\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-micaela-bracamonte-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-micaela-bracamonte-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-micaela-bracamonte-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-micaela-bracamonte-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=662 662w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-micaela-bracamonte-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1324 1324w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 662px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span>Micaela Bracamonte in the remote learning space she helped create for her son Pascal.<\/span><span class=\"credit\">Tamara Beckwith\/New York Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Make sure your child has a dedicated workstation, even if it\u2019s just a spot on the kitchen table that they use during school hours. If possible, place them next to a window, as natural light helps prevent headaches and eye strain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRespect that space as their own,\u201d said Micaela Bracamonte, founder and head of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelangschool.org\/\">the Lang School<\/a> in Manhattan\u2019s Financial District and mother to a high school junior and a college sophomore, both learning from home. \u201cOutfit the desk daily with a stable of set tools they\u2019re likely to need to complete work across a variety of subjects.\u201d These might include blank paper in a tray, pens and pencils in a mug, a ruler and a calculator.<\/p>\n<p>Bracamonte also recommends investing in a height-adjustable chair; a child should be able to sit at a desk or table with their arms resting on it at a right angle. \u201cThis supports their core and is the ideal position for attention and, therefore, learning,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_kids_up_and_running\"><\/span>Get kids up and running<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16366318\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"size-nypost-large-desktop-uncropped wp-image-16366318 lazyload\" alt=\"Treanna Neufville with with her sons Adonis and Arius.\" width=\"662\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-treanna-neufville-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-treanna-neufville-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-treanna-neufville-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-treanna-neufville-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=662 662w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-treanna-neufville-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1324 1324w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 662px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span>Treanna Neufville with with her sons Adonis and Arius.<\/span><span class=\"credit\">Brian Zak\/NY Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Stick to the exact morning habits you would if your children were attending school in person. Set an alarm early enough to have them showered, dressed and fed before they log on to class.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou don\u2019t want them getting on Zoom looking like they just rolled out of bed,\u201d said <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.moderndaymakeupmommy.com\">Treanna Neufville,<\/a> a special-education teacher at Brooklyn Preparatory High School in Williamsburg. \u201cThey have to get into the school mindset from the get-go.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She corrals sons Adonis, 13, and Arius, 9, both public school students in Brooklyn, by programming calendar notifications on their phones to keep them on track and accountable. \u201cBuilding routines is key,\u201d said Neufville.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_let_glitches_get_you_down\"><\/span>Don\u2019t let glitches get you down<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16366320\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"size-nypost-large-desktop-uncropped wp-image-16366320 lazyload\" alt=\"\" width=\"662\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-lenora-tierney-3.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-lenora-tierney-3.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-lenora-tierney-3.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-lenora-tierney-3.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=662 662w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-lenora-tierney-3.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1324 1324w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 662px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span>Leonor Cassese-Tierney<\/span><span class=\"credit\">Courtesy of Lenora Tierney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Leonor Cassese-Tierney, a teacher at Family School 32 in Yonkers, has too often found herself running tech support while supervising her daughter, Victoria, during the 8-year-old\u2019s remote third-grade classes.<\/p>\n<p>She advises keeping passwords on a sheet of paper attached to the wall and making use of the meeting platform\u2019s chat function or e-mail to alert teachers to technical problems.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen the computer is lagging or not responding, take it as a sign to stop, pause, reflect and breathe,\u201d Cassese-Tierney told The Post. \u201cTell a joke or share a tidbit from the lesson they are waiting to rejoin.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promote_focus\"><\/span>Promote focus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16366356\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"size-nypost-large-desktop-uncropped wp-image-16366356 lazyload\" alt=\"Dara Abrams and her son Skyler\" width=\"662\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-dara-abrams-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-dara-abrams-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-dara-abrams-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-dara-abrams-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=662 662w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-dara-abrams-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1324 1324w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 662px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span>Dara Abrams and her son Skyler.<\/span><span class=\"credit\">Brian Zak\/NY Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Keep environmental distractions to a minimum by having your child wear headphones if they can tolerate them. Put temptations like favorite toys and gaming devices out of sight. And, as adorable as they are, ensure pets don\u2019t interfere with class by making cameo <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>earances on-screen.<\/p>\n<p>Dara Abrams, mom of two and a teacher at PS 189 in Washington Heights, recommends taking short breaks every 20 to 30 minutes to let off steam by doing jumping jacks or bouncing on exercise balls. Just like in a regular classroom, it pays to shift between more intense learning and fun physical activities. Fidget spinners and stress balls could also come in handy. She also emphasizes the importance of praise: \u201cIt can be as simple as celebrating your child\u2019s ability to stay seated during lesson time or that they raised their hand to participate.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reward_wisely\"><\/span>Reward wisely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16366321\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"size-nypost-large-desktop-uncropped wp-image-16366321 lazyload\" alt=\"Dara Abrams and her son Skyler\" width=\"662\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-dara-abrams-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-dara-abrams-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-dara-abrams-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-dara-abrams-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=662 662w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-dara-abrams-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1324 1324w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 662px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span>Dara Abrams and her son Skyler<\/span><span class=\"credit\">Brian Zak\/NY Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One essential item in Abrams\u2019 tool box \u2014 something she uses to motivate her pre-K son\u00a0 \u2014 is a sticker chart. It reminds children that their behavior is being monitored and holds them accountable for their actions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNot only is there great excitement when he earns a sticker for each completed assignment or task, he knows he will earn a special reward [like a snack or inexpensive toy] when his whole chart is filled,\u201d said Abrams, who suggested the technique be employed for students aged between 2 and 7 or 8. \u201cFor younger kids or ones that need a faster ability to earn their reward, you can do a chart with about 10 squares. As time goes on, [add] more squares, so they take a little longer to reach their goal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Incentive-Yoklili-Colorful-Classroom-Teachers\/dp\/B07YG79Q85\/?tag=nypost-20\">Printed reward charts<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08DQVS5YZ?tag=nypost-20\">cute stickers<\/a> are available for purchase online, or you can draw your own chart on a white board or large piece of cardboard.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preserve_the_parent-child_bond\"><\/span>Preserve the parent-child bond<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16366333\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"wp-image-16366333 size-nypost-large-desktop-uncropped lazyload\" alt=\"Luvenia Harris and one her children\" width=\"662\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/parent-teacher-luvenia-harris-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/parent-teacher-luvenia-harris-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/parent-teacher-luvenia-harris-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/parent-teacher-luvenia-harris-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=662 662w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/parent-teacher-luvenia-harris-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1324 1324w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 662px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span>Luvenia Harris and one of her children<\/span><span class=\"credit\">Courtesy of Luvenia Morris<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many parents fear the relationship with their kids might change now that they\u2019re disciplining and correcting their school work throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p>Mom of four Luvenia Harris, a kindergarten teacher at <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kipp.org\/school\/kipp-infinity-elementary-school\/\">KIPP: Infinity Elementary School<\/a> in Harlem, recommends the idea of an \u201cafter-school reset\u201d to remind everyone in the household that they\u2019re first and foremost a family.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe make sure that there is some time for fun after we\u2019ve checked our school work, cleaned up and gotten everything done,\u201d said Harris, whose kids are ages 2 to 19. \u201cWe put away our screens and go for a walk together, play board <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s and even just dance around to amuse our toddler, who loves to listen to music.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Harris clan also makes a point of sitting down to dinner every night to \u201csync\u201d as a family and discuss the day\u2019s ups and downs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe talk about the \u2018why\u2019 behind me having to play the two roles of teacher and mom,\u201d explained Harris, who urges other parents to have age-appropriate conversations with their kids about the reasons COVID-19 has disrupted regular school life so much this fall.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seek_support\"><\/span>Seek support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16366344\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"size-nypost-large-desktop-uncropped wp-image-16366344 lazyload\" alt=\"Elizabeth Stephens with her sons, Caden and Matthew.\" width=\"662\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-elizabeth-stephens-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-elizabeth-stephens-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-elizabeth-stephens-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-elizabeth-stephens-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=662 662w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-elizabeth-stephens-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1324 1324w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 662px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span>Elizabeth Stephens with her sons, Caden and Matthew.<\/span><span class=\"credit\">Tamara Beckwith\/NY Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Helping your child with their remote learning can be isolating.<\/p>\n<p>Elizabeth Stephens, an English-as-a-new-language teacher in Yonkers and mom to second-grader Caden, organized a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> page for the parents and caregivers of her son\u2019s classmates. \u201cWe share events or any changes to this school year that parents may be concerned about,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s also a good way of sharing tips to keep children focused and engaged.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Such interaction has produced ideas like at-home scavenger hunts, art activities using egg cartons and easy <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">science<\/a> experiments such as adding food coloring to water, freezing it in ice cubes and watching them melt. \u201cWe brainstorm what has worked to keep them engaged but also learning,\u201d added Stephens.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snack_sensibly\"><\/span>Snack sensibly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16366348\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"size-nypost-large-desktop-uncropped wp-image-16366348 lazyload\" alt=\"Michelle Toffler with her daughter.\" width=\"662\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-michelle-toffler-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-michelle-toffler-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-michelle-toffler-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-michelle-toffler-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=662 662w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/teacher-parents-michelle-toffler-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1324 1324w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 662px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span>Michelle Toffler with her daughter.<\/span><span class=\"credit\">Tamara Beckwith\/New York Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Tempting as it is to take the easy option and give in to your kids\u2019 demands for candy or cookies during this stressful time, stick to healthy alternatives that won\u2019t load them up with sugar.<\/p>\n<p>Michelle Toffler, a teacher at <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hamiltonparkmontessori.com\/\">Hamilton Park Montessori School<\/a> in Jersey City, recommends setting out nutritional snacks portioned in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" 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