As the country is being asked to practice "social distancing", parents may find themselves at a loss as to how to keep their children engaged over the next few weeks. Taking walks as a family, playing board games and doing puzzles are all great ideas. In addition, we've assembled this list of links to activities that may help pass the time.
Virtual Field Trips
While you currently cannot physically travel to any of these sites, a virtual field trip can help kids pretend they are there. In addition, the family can talk about places they would like to explore after the pandemic is under control which may help reassure children that there will be an "after".
eLearning
The College of Education has been busy assisting our students, student teachers and partner schools as they make plans to shift their classrooms to an eLearning format. We've assembled a list of online lesson plans, activities and other resources that may come in handy for parents as well. K-12 Online Teaching Resources
Online Tutoring
If your child needs help with the eLearning schoolwork being assigned them, the Education and Counseling Center will continue to offer tutoring services throughout the spring. To inquire about virtual tutoring services, please email ecc@depaul.edu.
Strengths Builder for Kids
Challenging times require resiliency and inner strength. The Education and Counseling Center will be offering their popular 8-week Strengths Builder program to help your child build confidence, manage anxiety, learn to handle disappointment and increase self-esteem. These one-on-one sessions, facilitated by DePaul graduate counseling students under the direct supervision of faculty, will explore your child's strengths in a fun and engaging way. For more information, email ecc@depaul.edu.
DePaul College of Education Student Created Resources