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Calendar Conundrums + Echo Show
Over here at The Semi-Together Home, we are having a bit of a calendar kerfuffle. You see, Dr. Together and I each have our own work Outlook
Tag : Family Communication
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4 More Ways to Support the Families of Multilingual Learners When School Opens
There are many reasons why families may not come to school for school programs and conferences about their children. As I discussed in my August
5 Ways to Support the Families of Multilingual Learners When School Opens
As schools reopen around the United States, teachers and administrators need to consider how to how to support the families of multilingual learners
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Positive Preschool Program Changes That Will Outlast the Pandemic
By Molly Breen January is traditionally a month when we take inventory and prepare for a fresh start. We organize our storage spaces, toss out or
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Reimagining New Christmas Traditions with Zoom
Holidays are normally a special time spent with family and friends. This year you can still spend time with them, but you may want to consider doing
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EL Families and School Communities: The Importance of Effective Communication
Now more than ever, school communities are working toward strengthening their ability to communicate with the families of the students they serve.
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Supporting Families of ELs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Educators of English learners (ELs) are teaching remotely all over the globe. Many educators reported on a 20 April #ellchat entitled “Engaging
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How Teachers Can Help Students with Mental Health Issues During the Coronavirus Pandemic
By James J. Crist, Ph.D., author of The Survival Guide for Making and Being Friends Schools have been closed across the country for weeks now. Some
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Together and Separate: Teaching During Coronavirus
By Molly Breen Note: We are aware that there is a great disparity in terms of equity for children from well-resourced communities and those from
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Helping Children Cope with the COVID-19 Crisis
By Deborah Serani, Psy.D., author of Sometimes When I’m Sad It’s long been known that children react to stress by looking at how adults cope.
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Should Child Care Centers Close in the Wake of the Coronavirus?
By Michelle Salcedo, M.Ed., author of Uncover the Roots of Challenging Behavior: Create Responsive Environments Where Young Children Thrive Across
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Child Care Firsts: How to Create a Culture of Communication
By Molly Breen For all parents, entrusting very small children into the care of other adults can feel overwhelming and stressful. They might wonder:
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Welcoming Immigrant and Refugee Children into Your Preschool Classroom
By Molly Breen Starting school can be daunting for any child. Even though parents and other experts understand that the preschool years are a