Make kids&; virtual school experience fun and effective with this all-in-one primer designed to help busy parents make the most out of digital platforms, understand teaching strategies, and fully support your child&;s education.
Every parent wants to help their child succeed, but it can be difficult when online platforms and teaching methods seem to be constantly changing. Now, A Parent&;s Guide to Virtual Learning takes the mystery out of digital education and gives you the tools that you can immediately implement at home, no matter your district, school, or distance learning model.
Written by a fellow parent and experienced educator, Dr. Felicia Durden breaks down how virtual learning works and simple strategies for reinforcing classroom instruction, all with the busy parent in mind. In this book, parents will learn how to:
Create an inspiring at-home workspace
Make the most out of virtual platforms
Understand core topics like math and reading
Set up remote learning pods with other kids
Support various online, hybrid, and distance learning models 
Avoid burnout (for students and parents!)
Adapting to a virtual environment will be challenging and the role that parents play is crucial in student success. This book will be a tool that you will go to again and again to stay prepared and energized each day to help your child reach their learning goals.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1 (4)
But You're Not a Teacher
2 (1)
What You'll Find in This Book
3 (1)
Children Can Learn at High Levels in the Virtual Learning Space
4 (1)
Chapter 1 What Is Virtual Learning?
5 (10)
We Are in This Together
5 (1)
Virtual Learning Defined
6 (1)
The Beginning of Virtual Learning
7 (1)
The Modern Development of Virtual Learning
7 (1)
Virtual Learning Models
8 (2)
Parent Tips for Virtual Learning Support
10 (4)
Closing Thoughts on Virtual Learning
14 (1)
Chapter 2 Preparing For Virtual Learning
15 (8)
Why Does Learning Environment Matter?
16 (1)
Assessing Your Environment
16 (2)
Clutter Busters
18 (2)
Setting Up the Learning Environment
20 (2)
Closing Thoughts on the Learning Environment
22 (1)
Chapter 3 Why Routines Matter
23 (12)
How to Set Up a Winning Routine
23 (1)
Nightly Routines
24 (1)
A Good Night's Sleep
25 (1)
Wake-Up Call
26 (1)
The Breakfast of Champions
27 (3)
Fail-Proof Morning Routine
30 (1)
Scheduling the Day
30 (2)
Going with the Flow
32 (1)
Closing Thoughts on Routines
33 (2)
Chapter 4 Setting Boundaries With Your Child
35 (10)
Ready, Set, Go
35 (1)
Nip Struggles in the Bud by Setting Boundaries
36 (3)
Your Words Matter
39 (1)
What to Do If Your Child Does Not Want to Work
40 (2)
How to Motivate Your Child
42 (2)
Relaxing Boundaries
44 (1)
Closing Thoughts on Setting Boundaries
44 (1)
Chapter 5 Communicating With Your Child's Teacher
45 (6)
All Questions Are Good Questions
45 (1)
What Is Your Child's Teacher Expecting from You?
46 (2)
How to Avoid Conflict with Your Child's Teacher
48 (1)
Don't Stew over Things
48 (1)
Finding Common Ground
49 (1)
Closing Thoughts on Communication
50 (1)
Chapter 6 Technical Difficulties And Online Learning
51 (6)
What to Do When You Can't Get a Program to Work
52 (1)
How to Troubleshoot on Your Own
52 (1)
Digital Citizenship
53 (1)
Cybersecurity
54 (1)
Online Learning Platforms
54 (1)
Trends in Online Learning
55 (1)
Closing Thoughts on Technical Difficulties
55 (2)
Chapter 7 Strategies For Math
57 (24)
Let's Talk Math
57 (1)
Why Is Math Important?
58 (1)
Pre-K Math
58 (3)
K-l Math
61 (1)
Second- and Third-Grade Math
62 (5)
Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Math
67 (7)
Middle School Math
74 (2)
High School Math
76 (3)
Closing Thoughts on Math
79 (2)
Chapter 8 Strategies For Reading
81 (22)
Why Is Reading Important?
81 (1)
Pre-K Reading
82 (4)
K-1 Reading
86 (6)
Second- and-Third Grade Reading
92 (3)
Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Reading
95 (3)
Middle School Reading
98 (2)
High School Reading
100 (1)
Closing Thoughts on Reading
101 (2)
Chapter 9 Strategies For Writing
103 (30)
Why Is Writing Important?
103 (1)
Writing Matters
104 (1)
Pre-K Writing
104 (2)
K-1 Writing
106 (7)
Second- and Third-Grade Writing
113 (7)
Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Writing
120 (3)
Middle School Writing
123 (5)
High School Writing
128 (3)
Closing Thoughts on Writing
131 (2)
Chapter 10 How To Stay Upbeat And Not Lose It
133 (8)
From Surviving to Thriving: Your Self-Care Routine
133 (2)
What Is Self-Care?
135 (1)
Facing Reality
136 (1)
Your Self-Care Tool Kit
136 (1)
Hobbies and Playtime
137 (1)
Tomorrow Is a New Day
138 (1)
Check In with Yourself
139 (1)
Seeking Help
139 (1)
Closing Thoughts on Self-Care
140 (1)
Chapter 11 Final Thoughts
141 (2)
Family Time
141 (1)
Keep the Lines of Communication Open
142 (1)
Don't Take Things Personally
142 (1)
APPENDIX
143 (7)
Environment
143 (1)
Routines
143 (1)
Setting Boundaries and Management
144 (1)
Self-Care
144 (1)
Communication
144 (1)
Technology
144 (1)
Math
145 (1)
Reading
145 (1)
Books for Read Alouds
145 (1)
Writing
146 (1)
Helpful Websites and Apps for Academics
146 (3)
Dotted Alphabet Paper
149 (1)
Acknowledgments 150 (1)
About The Author 150