{"product_id":"the-distance-learning-playbook-for-parents-9781071838327","title":"The Distance Learning Playbook for Parents","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are in this together and will get through this together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003eParent involvement has always been a vital part of any child's education, but the pandemic and resulting remote instruction require that parents and educators partner at a deeper level.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Following the tremendous success of\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Distance Learning Playbook, K-12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, education authorities Doug Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie have teamed up with\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author and parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman to bring you the consummate guide to support your child's academic, social, and emotional development in\u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003elearning environment  while not overwhelming you in the process.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003eThis essential guide will arm you with the tools and insight to\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cul\u003e      \u003cli\u003eCreate an environment conducive to learning, establish routines, and most importantly, take care of yourself and your ch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"If you want to be a Jedi master of distance learning, read this book! It’s a guide for mental strength, practical know-how, and social-emotional support. This is the only pandemic parenting book you’ll need, and I’m telling all my parent friends about it.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- Rachel Simmons, author and Good Morning America parenting expert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eThe Distance Learning Playbook for Parents\u003cem\u003e is brilliant and timely. The tips in the book are fabulous—what every parent needs. Every educator should be recommending that parents get it.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- Dr. Michele Borba, Parenting expert and author of \"UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Distance Learning Playbook for Parents\u003cem\u003e isn’t just for parents. It’s for older siblings and all caregivers, too. Even teachers can gain knowledge from this book! It leads you down a path of understanding from the perspective of children and  teachers, and advises parents to be compassionate during this strange time of distance learning. Every parent across America should buy this book—it can help you make a step- by-step plan for your own household while your student is learning virtually.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- Taylor Pittman, 17-year old student and big sister to a 6-year old brother\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eThe Distance Learning Playbook for Parents\u003cem\u003e is an amazing book. As a parent of a 4-year-old and a 9-year-old, I now feel equipped to handle the challenges that distance learning presents. This book gives me the tools to develop routines and strategies I can use to help my children in their distance learning process. I was feeling lost and stressed out about how I was going to handle the school year. Now I feel empowered, and I understand how I′m going to tackle the upcoming year.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- Farrah Lin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"In a time of uncertainty, parents need to feel encouraged and validated. This resource does exactly that. Families need to understand that distance learning is not going to damage our children’s education. Our children will succeed as long as parents, teachers, and students communicate and work together. We are not in this alone. We must remember to take care of ourselves so that we can be supportive and helpful to our children.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- Sylvia Porras\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword Letter From the Authors Acknowledgments How to Use This Book Hold Up! Please Read This! Distance, Remote, and Blended Learning 1. THE BASICS    Establish Routines    Create a Learning Environment    Learn the Learning Management System    Follow Zoom Etiquette    Ensure That Your Children Sleep    Monitor Screen Time    Communicate With Teachers    Take Care of Yourself 2. THE VALUE OF . . .    The Value of Reading Volume    The Value of Reading Widely    The Value of Reading Aloud    The Value of Vocabulary Games    The Value of Oral Language Development    The Value of Foundational Reading Skills: Phonemic Awareness    The Value of Foundational Reading Skills: Alphabetics and Phonics    The Value of Foundational Reading Skills: Fluency    The Value of Writing Across the Day    The Value of Scaffolded Writing Experiences    The Value of Mathematics Across the Day    The Value of Supplemental Mathematics Instruction    The Value of Arts and Music    The Value of Guiding, Not Telling    The Value of Wait Time    The Value of Practice 3. THE PRINCIPLES OF WELL-BEING    Social Emotional Learning Is Not Just Soft Skills    Happiness    The Power of Dignity    Separating Dignity From Respect    Putting Principles Into Action    Understanding Emotional Regulation    Emotional Granularity    Anxiety    Self-Compassion    Managing Conflicts    Friendships in COVID-19    Teasing: It’s Complicated    Bullying    Communication With Other Parents    Pod Teaching: Learning Pods 4. THE MINDFRAMES    MINDFRAMES FOR STUDENTS    Student Mindframe 1: Know your current level of understanding.    Student Mindframe 2: Know where you are going and have the confidence to take on the challenge.    Student Mindframe 3: Select tools to guide your learning.    Student Mindframe 4: Seek feedback and recognize that errors are opportunities to learn.    Student Mindframe 5: Monitor your progress and adjust your learning.    Student Mindframe 6: Recognize your learning and teach others.    THE 10 MINDFRAMES FOR FAMILIES    Family Mindframe 1: I am an evaluator of my impact on my children’s learning.    Family Mindframe 2: I see the power of collaborating with others in parenting our children.    Family Mindframe 3: I value what my child brings to the family and world.    Family Mindframe 4: I understand the centrality of my child.    Family Mindframe 5: I have appropriately high expectations.    Family Mindframe 6: I listen, build trust, and know how to gradually release responsibility.    Family Mindframe 7: I know the balancing act between developing autonomy, relatedness, and competence.    Family Mindframe 8: I appreciate the power of feedback and the place for praise as well as errors.    Family Mindframe 9: I know how to work with the school.    Family Mindframe 10: I am a parent, not a schoolteacher. References Index About the Authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738524660055,"sku":"9781071838327","price":17.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781071838327.jpg?v=1720049218","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-distance-learning-playbook-for-parents-9781071838327","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}