We are reaching the I'll-pay-you-a-dollar-to-weed-the-yard stage of boredom here. DS1 clearly needed the break from the rest of us because he's been out there for almost an hour now. We honestly don't have that large a yard or that many weeds!
Post by BicycleBride on Mar 29, 2020 14:25:32 GMT -5
We have been allowing DS (turns 7 this week) to do messenger kids for the last week or so and I am so conflicted on how to handle it. On one hand he’s a really social guy and I know this is very hard on him to not get to see and talk to his friends. On the other, all this screen time is making him really difficult to deal with. He has ADHD and before all this he had zero screen time at school and at home on weekdays because it seemed to cause him to be cranky and angry the rest of the day. Now he has a zoom meeting with his class once a day, some computer based work, and we watch 1 or 2 Facebook lives from museums and zoos a day. Any time I let him play on messenger kids is even more screen time and we are already seeing the negative effects we have come to associate with any screen time. But I know he needs more social outlet as well! I feel like it’s damned if we do, damned if we don’t. And I feel like an absolute jerk to even post this because it’s such a privileged problem to have.
ohgillian, orval, Google Hangouts is just google's chat service. I don't have an ipad, but there's an app for android or you can do it in a web browser. I think you do have to have a google account though, I don't think you can join as a guest. If your class is using google classroom you probably already have access too google hangouts, but I haven't looked at Google Classroom yet (but I need to since B's class starts tomorrow on google classroom).
orval I just asked my 9 year old if he knows how to do a google hangout, and told him that his teacher may start doing them. He said he kind of knows but doesn't want to do a hangout with her. "We have our own problems right now. I just don't think I can handle that." LOL.
We have been allowing DS (turns 7 this week) to do messenger kids for the last week or so and I am so conflicted on how to handle it. On one hand he’s a really social guy and I know this is very hard on him to not get to see and talk to his friends. On the other, all this screen time is making him really difficult to deal with. He has ADHD and before all this he had zero screen time at school and at home on weekdays because it seemed to cause him to be cranky and angry the rest of the day. Now he has a zoom meeting with his class once a day, some computer based work, and we watch 1 or 2 Facebook lives from museums and zoos a day. Any time I let him play on messenger kids is even more screen time and we are already seeing the negative effects we have come to associate with any screen time. But I know he needs more social outlet as well! I feel like it’s damned if we do, damned if we don’t. And I feel like an absolute jerk to even post this because it’s such a privileged problem to have.
I decided to only allow messenger kids for one hour a day (2-3pm). Then an hour of computer for school in the morning and a couple of TV shows or whatnot later in the day if the kids clean up their toys and messes without throwing fits. Her behavior has improved with the limitations
orval I just asked my 9 year old if he knows how to do a google hangout, and told him that his teacher may start doing them. He said he kind of knows but doesn't want to do a hangout with her. "We have our own problems right now. I just don't think I can handle that." LOL.
Post by suburbanzookeeper on Mar 29, 2020 15:08:24 GMT -5
We setup Messenger for Kids on their Fire tablets last night and today they have been chatting/videoing away with their friends. This is the first social media type setup they've had (10 & 7) but went over the rules and they seem to be doing so well. My daughter cried after getting off her first "call" with one of her school BFFs because she had been so worried about her (her mom is an ER nurse). We set limits on how long they can use it so we'll see how it goes.
Our district is doing it's snow day curriculum for the first week. Which at K level (where we are) is like "read a book" or "build a snowman."
Actual true distance learning starts next week.
Lord help us. I know 3 weeks without much academic stuff isn't going to hurt long term but dear God I hope she doesn't forget how to read or something.
orval I just asked my 9 year old if he knows how to do a google hangout, and told him that his teacher may start doing them. He said he kind of knows but doesn't want to do a hangout with her. "We have our own problems right now. I just don't think I can handle that." LOL.
Your 9 year old needs to teach adults how to know your limits and stick to them! Wise beyond his years!
My 5th Grader's schedule distance learning schedule just got posted. Yeah, man, we're screwed. It's highly scheduled, lots of tech that he may or may not know how to access when the time comes and I truly doubt his ability to learn through simply reading how to do measurement conversions in his Go Math book plus having a 30 minute open zoom meeting with his teacher - teacher isn't teaching in that time I don't think. Just there for questions and that 30 minutes is of course for everyone. I also doubt his ability to keep himself on track with this schedule without a lot of mom support - I don't work, but I do have another child doing distance learning and a 2yo who gives no shits about anything besides his own good time agenda. Oh, and a science test Friday.
we start distance learning tomorrow too but have no idea how much it entails yet since the website isn't live yet. We just know we don't have to turn anything in or have it graded. And no required online time since it is go at your own pace and you can pick up learning packets from the district.
Our distance learning lessons for the week were posted today and um so much no thank you and WTF. There is a math, reading, social studies, and science lesson required every day. Lots of work for the sake of work and absolutely everything involves the computer. There is even a reading test on Wednesday! I cannot. DD cannot. She is going to absolutely hate learning by the time this over. I know districts have to prove they are doing educational activities in order to have the days waived but there must be a better way. Frankly I would rather go to school in the summer than try to do this.
FTR DD's teachers have been wonderful. They have been great about reaching out and trying to help. DD wrote letters to them last week and every one of them emailed her back thanking her. Her principal has been great and has been communicating so well. I am not blaming anyone for this massive amount of work...I know the district is doing what they have been told but this is not sustainable. It's not. How in the hell are the teachers going to manage this? They cannot be available for kids to complete 3-4 hours of work when most have kids of their own.
I am angry today. I cannot believe how quickly everything changed and I am so upset about this situation. Learning that next week DD has 4 Zoom meetings plus a daily FB read outloud plus 3-4 hours of school work is just the cherry on top. Ugh.
We have been allowing DS (turns 7 this week) to do messenger kids for the last week or so and I am so conflicted on how to handle it. On one hand he’s a really social guy and I know this is very hard on him to not get to see and talk to his friends.
We are very strict with screen time and I just got this for my oldest two (middle elementary). So far the rule is 20 min a day on the weekend and I may allow text only during the week if they’re really good. Hasn’t been an issue. I know they’d like to do more but I just am not prepared for the monitoring and post screen issues.
Post by SusanBAnthony on Mar 29, 2020 20:12:18 GMT -5
Bicycle Bride, we have similar challenges.
One thing that weirdly helped us was letting him have screen time first thing in the day (as soon as he eats breakfast, gets dressed, and brushes teeth). Then he isn't distracted by wanting it all day.
The other thing that helps a lot is exercise and time outside. Today he swang for 30 minutes. That requires more parental oversight though.
Our district is currently only closed through 4/10 though they emailed out the grading plan for the rest of the school year and it's pretty clear they do not expect us to go back. It seems like a decent, well considered plan under the circumstances.
Some asshole on our district parents page asked how to get a partial refund on his taxes for the school year. It isn't private school, dumbass, there's no pay to play and the teachers are still working. Simmer down.
Post by madDawg228 on Mar 29, 2020 22:02:27 GMT -5
I'm 24w and am having extreme cravings for a maple bar donut. H has been going grocery shopping every 7-10 days all month, and the bakeries have closed that portion during the outbreak - which makes sense, and this is just a minor annoyance. But, damn... I want a good donut.
I'm 24w and am having extreme cravings for a maple bar donut. H has been going grocery shopping every 7-10 days all month, and the bakeries have closed that portion during the outbreak - which makes sense, and this is just a minor annoyance. But, damn... I want a good donut.
I'm not sure where exactly you are not Top Pot delivers through Door Dash!
I'm 24w and am having extreme cravings for a maple bar donut. H has been going grocery shopping every 7-10 days all month, and the bakeries have closed that portion during the outbreak - which makes sense, and this is just a minor annoyance. But, damn... I want a good donut.
I'm not sure where exactly you are not Top Pot delivers through Door Dash!
I'm just North of Seattle, and the Edmonds or Wedgwood locations may work out. Thank you for the idea, hopefully H can try to work that into the next grocery or gas outing!
Post by sillygoosegirl on Mar 30, 2020 2:17:44 GMT -5
abs, I relate to this so much. I've been telling myself DD really doesn't need a sibling because she can do things with friends instead. Normally that's fine. Not feeling so great right now though. I got her set up on Kids Messenger yesterday.
"Distance learning" starts for her tomorrow too. She's 5 and still in preschool, so hopefully distance learning will be mostly social interaction and story time. The lead daycare teacher dropped off a big folder of worksheets and art supplies that they'll be guiding the kids through day-by-day remotely as well. It'll be really interesting to see how that goes for this age group. Hopefully it will be engaging. Hopefully it will be at least somewhat helpful in fulfilling her need for human interaction, because DH and I have been falling short in that lately, even more so than I would have expected because our jobs have been extra busy because of COVID.