My kid has been showing symptoms of boredom lately. I also see her sneaking in youtube about Roblox that she is playing. I am going to have to restrict some sites if she keeps it up. She has a major attitude today. She needs more structure and finishes her iStation assignments too quickly. DH and I have been really busy at work lately. She is usually good about following instructions/requests but today I can see she just not into it.
If you haven't seen it, DH and I LOVED the interview between Colbert and Jon Oliver - particularly when Jon is talking about being home with a 1 and 4 yr old.
So the girls are doing well with their distance learning and they are of the age where they don't need my help with it all
I SAH and am contemplating applying for some temp WFH (lawyers wait for it) Document Review jobs. They have made them all remote now. So I would go from SAH to WFH 40 hours a week. AM I INSANE for thinking about doing this?
If you haven't seen it, DH and I LOVED the interview between Colbert and Jon Oliver - particularly when Jon is talking about being home with a 1 and 4 yr old.
Post by picksthemusic on Apr 1, 2020 11:15:03 GMT -5
The kids piled in bed with me this morning after DH went downstairs to start WFH. I’m getting them to shower and will attempt to have them do some chores today around schoolwork. I think we’ll try to make slime today too.
my 2nd grader prefers the Scholastic learning program over what the school is providing. Since the school's work takes maybe 15 min max a day we're doing both.
DH took DD into the bedroom where he's working to help her with today's schoolwork. I was working on something that needed complete attention so that was a huge help. I think once she's done, we're just going to let her do whatever. As long as some of the screen time is vaguely educational and she reads some of her book, I'm good. We'll go for a long walk later and maybe get the Wii U out.
She asked for a Nintendo Switch yesterday and we're thinking about it. Thanks to my bonus and DH's increased salary, we have some extra disposable income this month.
Get the Nintendo! It’s been my saving grace. If you do get it, Breath of the Wild is so amazing. It’s not a kid game but you and your H will for sure enjoy it.
I'm really frustrated with the lack of response we're getting from my daughter's SLP. Technically, they are not starting distance learning until April 14, which is bullshit in my opinion, but she had given zero indication of what the plan will be.
Today, I got a generic "how to help your child with a speech impediment," that listed every speech impediment there is and didn't indicate what I should do for my child specifically. I was also told that they didn't know how to handle my daughter's IEP, since this is her third year of being on an IEP.
I'm so frustrated and don't want her to backslide.
my 2nd grader prefers the Scholastic learning program over what the school is providing. Since the school's work takes maybe 15 min max a day we're doing both.
My first grader too, although her official school work takes a little longer.
If you haven't seen it, DH and I LOVED the interview between Colbert and Jon Oliver - particularly when Jon is talking about being home with a 1 and 4 yr old.
I'm really frustrated with the lack of response we're getting from my daughter's SLP. Technically, they are not starting distance learning until April 14, which is bullshit in my opinion, but she had given zero indication of what the plan will be.
Today, I got a generic "how to help your child with a speech impediment," that listed every speech impediment there is and didn't indicate what I should do for my child specifically. I was also told that they didn't know how to handle my daughter's IEP, since this is her third year of being on an IEP.
I'm so frustrated and don't want her to backslide.
Speech teacher just told me that it would be up to me to be my child's SLP this year. What. The. Fuck.
I'm really frustrated with the lack of response we're getting from my daughter's SLP. Technically, they are not starting distance learning until April 14, which is bullshit in my opinion, but she had given zero indication of what the plan will be.
Today, I got a generic "how to help your child with a speech impediment," that listed every speech impediment there is and didn't indicate what I should do for my child specifically. I was also told that they didn't know how to handle my daughter's IEP, since this is her third year of being on an IEP.
I'm so frustrated and don't want her to backslide.
Speech teacher just told me that it would be up to me to be my child's SLP this year. What. The. Fuck.
Same, but I'm pushing back. I believe she is still getting paid and I am working from home full time plus I am not qualified to provide services to my daughter.
Since schoology wasn’t working, my kindergartener decided to write some notes to each of her specials teachers. I noticed she told each one that *theirs* was her favorite class. “I did that to make them feel good, mom.” 😂
So the girls are doing well with their distance learning and they are of the age where they don't need my help with it all
I SAH and am contemplating applying for some temp WFH (lawyers wait for it) Document Review jobs. They have made them all remote now. So I would go from SAH to WFH 40 hours a week. AM I INSANE for thinking about doing this?
My DH did doc review for a while and actually really liked it. He listened to a lot of podcasts and audiobooks at the time.
I'm really frustrated with the lack of response we're getting from my daughter's SLP. Technically, they are not starting distance learning until April 14, which is bullshit in my opinion, but she had given zero indication of what the plan will be.
Today, I got a generic "how to help your child with a speech impediment," that listed every speech impediment there is and didn't indicate what I should do for my child specifically. I was also told that they didn't know how to handle my daughter's IEP, since this is her third year of being on an IEP.
I'm so frustrated and don't want her to backslide.
Speech teacher just told me that it would be up to me to be my child's SLP this year. What. The. Fuck.
Yes our district is the same. They can’t do video sessions due to equity issues
Speech teacher just told me that it would be up to me to be my child's SLP this year. What. The. Fuck.
Same, but I'm pushing back. I believe she is still getting paid and I am working from home full time plus I am not qualified to provide services to my daughter.
It's not her making an independent decision--the district is really nervous that if everyone cannot access services equally. Their solution, it seems, is so put it all on the parents.
I really don't know how decisions can be made that are completely equal, but it just seems like they are failing everyone with this set up.
Speech teacher just told me that it would be up to me to be my child's SLP this year. What. The. Fuck.
Yes our district is the same. They can’t do video sessions due to equity issues
They won't even do phone sessions. I really don't know if there's an equitable solution, but I know with what they are doing, all the kids are screwed.
Yes our district is the same. They can’t do video sessions due to equity issues
They won't even do phone sessions. I really don't know if there's an equitable solution, but I know with what they are doing, all the kids are screwed.
Yes kids on IEPs are a major challenge with these changes.
Our son has one for ADHD (social/emotional delay). He is not receiving his services. There is no way his teacher can help him meet his goals in the school with remote learning. They are all related to transitions and attention for non-preferred tasks. We signed to pause his services for now, but I worry for the kids in his class receiving other services like speech/language.
They won't even do phone sessions. I really don't know if there's an equitable solution, but I know with what they are doing, all the kids are screwed.
Yes kids on IEPs are a major challenge with these changes.
What do you think is the best solution here? My kid will be okay, just may take her longer to reach goals. But are they throwing all kids receiving special education service to the wolves like this?
Our kids are sleeping until a pretty nice time most days (8:30-9 for the first graders) but that's because we don't make them go to bed until 9:30, 10, 10:30 (seems to get pushed back later every couple of days). My 7th grader almost never leaves her room, but I'm happy to report that she was a little more social yesterday and hung out with her younger brothers.
My 7th grader doesn't like to leave his room either. I text him all day, "did you do your science?," "empty the dishwasher," and pictures of food, so he comes down to eat.
C was supposed to start speech after spring break, but now it will probably be when school starts in August. I haven’t heard if they will be able to offer services while school is closed, so I’m assuming they won’t. It’s an inconvenience, and I’m upset about it, but there are children much more in need of services right now.
Yes kids on IEPs are a major challenge with these changes.
What do you think is the best solution here? My kid will be okay, just may take her longer to reach goals. But are they throwing all kids receiving special education service to the wolves like this?
Basically yes. Because they can't meet the needs of all kids with IEPs equitably (is that a word?) they can't do anything other than offer support to the parent. I just got an email from our speech therapist that she will check in weekly by email, phone, or video, whichever I prefer. So she can answer questions and give ME ideas but she can't actually work with my kid.
My daughter is only 3 and has 2 more years before she starts K, so I'm not super worried, but our issues are mild compared to some. Here are the resources our district has compiled for speech, it is broken down by specific issues which I found helpful. Ours are articulation (K and G sounds) and consonant blends : docs.google.com/document/d/1ocRxyXjD0OvYuCDNZX8SSLWljMdmjGFrzJlhQuE1kGU/edit
What do you think is the best solution here? My kid will be okay, just may take her longer to reach goals. But are they throwing all kids receiving special education service to the wolves like this?
Basically yes. Because they can't meet the needs of all kids with IEPs equitably (is that a word?) they can't do anything other than offer support to the parent. I just got an email from our speech therapist that she will check in weekly by email, phone, or video, whichever I prefer. So she can answer questions and give ME ideas but she can't actually work with my kid.
My daughter is only 3 and has 2 more years before she starts K, so I'm not super worried, but our issues are mild compared to some. Here are the resources our district has compiled for speech, it is broken down by specific issues which I found helpful. Ours are articulation (K and G sounds) and consonant blends : docs.google.com/document/d/1ocRxyXjD0OvYuCDNZX8SSLWljMdmjGFrzJlhQuE1kGU/edit
Thanks for sharing. I'm really upset about this, not just for my own child's sake.
I think we're all having these moments where the situation just sucks so much and it catches up with us, no matter how fortunate we are. Having a hard time dealing today. I have a crucial work call coming up in 20 minutes, my kids are home with me, my sister thinks she has covid (seems mild and on the mend), and my husband's work situation is changing daily (secure, but working in a clinical setting). Just not coping well today.