Hello families! My name is Crystal Leja. I am the Preschool Social Worker at GPPA 3 and I am also a member of the Preschool Intervention and Referral Team (PIRT). I work in the classroom with the teachers to support the teachers and the students to ensure that every child is having a positive and successful preschool experience.
While the Garfield School District is using remote learning from home I can be reached via email at [email protected]. If you need any support or assistance at any time, please to not hesitate to contact me. I have attached various websites and links that may be useful and fun. I hope that everyone remains safe and healthy!
Stress Management:
https://www.parentingscience.com/parenting-stress-evidence-based-tips.html
https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/how-to-be-a-parent/angry_child/stress/#gs.09wx0i
Tips for Managing Challenging Behavior:
https://childmind.org/article/managing-problem-behavior-at-home/
https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/326-toddlers-and-challenging-behavior-why-they-do-it-and-how-to-respond
Indoor Activities:
https://www.parentmap.com/article/25-indoor-play-activities-from-a-preschool-teacher
https://mommypoppins.com/ny-kids/50-indoor-activities-for-a-rainy-day
https://preschoolinspirations.com/kid-yoga-videos/
Take Virtual Museum Tours:
https://hellogiggles.com/news/museums-with-virtual-tours/
Fun and Educational Websites for Preschoolers:
http://www.funbrainjr.com/
http://www.nickjr.com/
https://pbskids.org/
https://www.starfall.com/h/
https://www.abcmouse.com - they are currently offering 30 days free
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k.html
Here is a website for actor Josh Gad, who plays the voice of Olaf, and he reads books to children every night. He reads them on his Twitter, but this website has direct links.
https://chipandco.com/actor-josh-gad-is-reading-books-to-kids-online-every-night-during-coronavirus-quarantines-383789/