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It takes a village: Recruit others to help teach and coach

It takes a village: Recruit others to help teach and coach

From the course: Supporting Your Kids' Learning at Home

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It takes a village: Recruit others to help teach and coach

- I get the most frustrated with learning at home when I try to do everything on my own. Whether it's a math assignment that I don't remember because middle school was a really long time ago, or just making a new family schedule, I don't have all of the answers. It really does take a village to raise a child. So this is a great time to rely on your village for support. Start with your local school district. Are they providing live online classes? If so, those are a great opportunity to ask questions and get help from teachers. They also give kids an opportunity to socialize, even when they can't be together in the same physical space. Some teachers are holding office hours or tutoring sessions to help with any problems your student might be having. It might be helpful to work with your student to make a list of questions or problems before you attend to help keep you on track and make sure you get those questions answered.…

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