Snowmom 08:43 AM 03-23-2020
Brainstorming:
What kinds of things are you doing with or for your families that are staying home to keep connected during this time?
Are you posting any activities?
Reaching out through video?
Playing it day by day?
Blackcat31 08:48 AM 03-23-2020
Originally Posted by Snowmom:
Brainstorming:
What kinds of things are you doing with or for your families that are staying home to keep connected during this time?
Are you posting any activities?
Reaching out through video?
Playing it day by day?
Nope.
I send out a weekly update with any changes but for those families staying home, I got nothing.
Between maintaining a stress free environment for those attending AND upping the hand washing and disinfecting I don't have time to post activities or entertain them from afar...kwim?
Life is changing day by day here so just the fact that I am open and operating for those that need me is all I can manage right now.
We were told we'd be closed until April 6. I told parents I would keep them updated on any change to that date but otherwise, I'm not sending activities or videos.
I have been in contact with some families. Most of the time, they initiate it. I do appreciate and enjoy hearing from them; I just don't want to intrude on their time with their families unnecessarily.
dolores 11:09 AM 03-23-2020
We have been closed since last week and thus far did two 30 minute Zoom classes- a music and a yoga class with our families/kids. We are planning to continue that weekly until we reopen and are also thinking of other Zoom programming we can do i.e. circle time, reading, cooking, art etc. Our kids are 2yo to 5yo and enjoy seeing their school friends online. It has been a hit. We're looking into Seesaw app. Would love feedback from those who use it.
Cat Herder 12:36 PM 03-23-2020
I have no plans to.
I care for their kids on my time.
I expect them to do the same on their time.
I always post weekend family fun ideas and local opportunities on our webpage on Fridays. That won't change.
Ariana 02:40 PM 03-23-2020
I am not getting paid so NOTHING
Snowmom 06:23 AM 03-24-2020
Well, I guess I won't feel guilty that I haven't done or planned anything over the past week.
99% of my enrollment has stayed home. I should be grateful but I honestly feel strange about it! Like, I should be doing more.
Cat Herder 07:19 AM 03-24-2020