As many of us determine what is best for each of our families the CECPTA Education Team brought in Susan Walker to educate us on how to homeschool our Pre-K aged children. She offered valuable advice and resources that I will share & after I will detail how I plan to implement her advice. Advice from Susan Walker Set Realistic Expectations: You know your child and you know where they are at, Don’t compare to other kids! Use a Schedule: You don’t have to stick the schedule to a T, but have a schedule that you can loosely follow. This also assists in alleviating the toddler “what’s next” anxiety. Incorporate…

I think all of us are facing some kind of decision fatigue these days, with an uncertain future making everything even harder. Now it’s time for another decision – a big one. Do you send your children to school or try some variant at home? To help you make this choice, I’ve interviewed a few teachers to get their professional opinions on the pros and cons of the two choices public schools are offering in our area regarding in-person learning and remote learning. But try to remember, whatever you choose, you’re doing the right thing for your family.    1. What would your in-person school day look like? What would…

View as Presentation August 2020 CECPTA Mag by Heather Stewart Mincieli