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Social interaction is part of what makes online gaming so popular and engaging for kids. Of course, online communication can come with some risks. Show your kids how to keep their gaming experiences fun, healthy, and positive.
SIP Days at South mean STEM Days. The Fourth Graders read the book "Ten On A Sled" then had to create a sled that would hold all ten of the woodland creatures. They were given four popsicle sticks, one pipe cleaner, two straws and about 2 feet of tape. Their sleds were then tested to see if when they went down the snowy hill if the creatures stayed on their sleds.
SIP Days at Oly South are STEM Days for some of our students. Both 5th Grade classes, (assisted by the OHS STEM Club students) got to work with Micro:Bits and Block Coding. They learned all of the features that the Micro:Bits have to offer. They coded a beating heart, their names, rolling dice and then got to code all of the steps to play Rock, Paper Scissors. When they all completed the code they participated in a Rick, Paper, Scissors tournament.
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Kids learn about appropriate verbal and physical communication from watching you. But online conversations can be invisible. Occasionally, narrate as you're writing texts or social media comments when your kids are in earshot.
Soon after kids start reading and writing, they often begin interacting with others online. Whether they're chatting within games or texting family members, kids need the skills to interact respectfully. These skills will help kids -- and the people they're communicating with -- have positive experiences online. Throughout December, be on the lookout for these 4 Family Tips for elementary families who are looking to build a strong foundation for online relationships and communication!
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Practice talking about feelings -- both physical and emotional -- during screen and non-screen activities.
My kid seems addicted to her phone. What do I do? It may seem like your kid is addicted (and may even "feel" addicted) to the phone, but it's more likely normal teen behavior. Read more: bit.ly/Oly_QA2
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First graders at South spent the morning taking part in our Annual First Grade Feast! Yesterday, we prepared pumpkin bread for guests. Today, we welcomed them to our cafeteria where we shared bread, talked about what we are most thankful this year and made thankful bracelets. We ended our event by performing our Veterans Day Song, "Grand Old Flag" for our guests.
Thank you to our parents who generously donated ingredients for our bread and to all of our guests for taking time out of your day to celebrate with us!
Students in Mrs. Troha's MTSS learned about the history of the Macy's Day Parade and how the balloons/floats were created. Then, they went through the whole design process to create their own balloons. Check them out!
Ditch the Distractions: Supporting Kids and Teens with Phone Notifications. How to help kids with managing device notifications and maintaining their digital well-being.
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Choose quality, age-appropriate media to enjoy with your kids. You could always use commonsensemedia.org to find shows, games, and more.
Third graders had to use cost analysis to figure out how to shop for the cheapest Thanksgiving meal. I'm guessing there will be a little more appreciation for their food this year! 🧡
This week, second graders learned about the states of matter through two very exciting experiments!
Decide together what kind of media and tech is OK -- and when it's OK to use it. A family media plan can help get everyone on the same page.
Concerned about your kid's digital life? Here are five signs that they have a healthy relationship with screens. bit.ly/OlyMBHR
Looking for ways to manage your kid's device use? Check out these five easy screen-time tips. bit.ly/OlyMB5T
Set content limits that make sense for your family. Alongside conversations about healthy media habits, use features such as content filtering, privacy settings, and time limits offered by the apps and platforms your family uses to help manage access and exposure to media.
Help kids take breaks from tech by limiting screen time in bedrooms, during study time, or at the dinner table.
