Roseville Academic Center

Hello Parents and new Friends! CK-12.org has a summer math and science prep courses. Our family is going through the life science course together. We have a going into 6th, 8th and 9th graders. We are enjoying reading and watching the videos on our own. Then discussing the learning after dinner. ... Helpful Summer Hint#1

What does your family do to celebrate or honor the dads in your life?

Hey, friends. It's your favorite opinionated, button-pushing, unschooling mama, here. In the wake of statewide school closures, I'm seeing all sorts of posts... about lessons and resources and structure and learning. My various homeschooling groups have been inundated with new members, asking how to homeschool and wanting lists of skills and standards and how to teach them. I'm here to tell you that you don't have to do school at home. Really. No lessons, no worksheets, no trying to find something of "educational value" to fill your days. No being angry or frustrated with the teachers for not sending work home (because those amazing and wonderful souls had just as little time as you to prepare for these Coronacalypse closures, and they also have their own families and health to worry about). No being angry or frustrated with the district for not setting up online learning opportunities (because that's a logistical nightmare, not to mention the equity issues for kids without internet, computers, or even homes, and the legal issues surrounding IDEA/FAPE for students with disabilities). So what DO you do? You take this time to disconnect from school and reconnect as a family. I promise your kids will be fine and they won't fall behind. Why? Because school should be the last of anyone's worries right now. Because people are sick, or going to get sick, and worse. Because teachers will pick back up where they left off when school resumes. And because your kids have you. Supportive parents are the key to any kid's success (in or out of school) and the fact that you're concerned and involved means that your kids will be just fine. And HOW do you do this? You de-school. Yes, that's a thing. Deschooling is exactly what it sounds like: take a break and shift yourself out of the "school" mindset. This is usually much harder for parents than kids. Believe me, I've been there. It took nerdy, high-achieving, school-loving, teacher-pleaser me MANY years to swing to the other side of the pendulum, and I did so through tons of reading and research (go figure!). We are socially conditioned to think that school and structured, top-down instruction is the only way to learn and we have forgotten that learning happens everywhere, all the time. Often, the most integral learning happens in those "in between" moments where seemingly nothing is happening. If you are living life, learning is inevitable. Kids are creative, curious, natural learners. So much of our social structure limits and trains this natural inclination out of them. Use this unexpected, school-free time to rediscover the magic of natural learning and reinvigorate authentic connection. - Read together. Even if your kids are independent readers, read aloud to each other and talk about what you read. It's magical. - Play together. Pretend. Build with LEGO, blocks, trains, etc. Play video games together, or watch them play and ask them to describe what's happening. - Explore outside. Breathe the fresh air to boost your immune systems. Notice the world around you, natural and human-made. - Have fun in the kitchen. Try a new recipe. Read and measure and count. Talk about the chemistry and alchemy. - Watch TV and movies. Watch "mindless" shows and laugh; watch documentaries to learn something new and broaden your horizons. - Draw, color, paint. Sing songs, listen to music, play instruments. Play games. Work puzzles. Write and tell stories. Encourage your kid to nurture their obsession with a certain subject and take a deep dive. Give them the time and space they haven't previously had to explore what REALLY interests and excites them. Connect and talk with your kids as you move throughout your days. Discuss what you see and hear and learn. Share your opinions with each other. Wonder and ask questions (especially if you don't know the answers!). Pay close attention and you'll notice all the things your kids are learning along the way (communication, literacy, math, science, art, music, ethics, critical thinking, decision making, creative questioning, etc.). Even when my kids are bickering, I remind myself that they are practicing conflict resolution, communication, and negotiation skills. It's ALL learning! What if my kids just want to sleep all day? Let them. They need rest and respite during these uncertain times. (We all do!) Their growing bodies and stressed minds need to slow down and check out and decompress. They won't sleep forever. Embrace wonder. Embrace curiosity. Embrace creativity. Rest. Reconnect. Reset. Stay healthy. Wash your hands. Take care. Loving you all from a safe distance.

Hello Parents and new Friends! CK-12.org has a summer math and science prep courses. Our family is going through the life science course together. We have a going into 6th, 8th and 9th graders. We are enjoying reading and watching the videos on our own. Then discussing the learning after dinner. ... Helpful Summer Hint#1

What does summer fun mean to your family?What does summer fun mean to your family?

Our Academic Center is making plans to be available to help you with your academic needs during the school closing. This could be an overwhelming time, let us help you keep your sanity during an insane time. Your kids will learn, that is what they do. They will make messes while they are learning. That is what they do. You can let them make their messes somewhere other than your house. www.RosevilleAcademicCenter.com

Hey, friends. It's your favorite opinionated, button-pushing, unschooling mama, here. In the wake of statewide school closures, I'm seeing all sorts of posts... about lessons and resources and structure and learning. My various homeschooling groups have been inundated with new members, asking how to homeschool and wanting lists of skills and standards and how to teach them. I'm here to tell you that you don't have to do school at home. Really. No lessons, no worksheets, no trying to find something of "educational value" to fill your days. No being angry or frustrated with the teachers for not sending work home (because those amazing and wonderful souls had just as little time as you to prepare for these Coronacalypse closures, and they also have their own families and health to worry about). No being angry or frustrated with the district for not setting up online learning opportunities (because that's a logistical nightmare, not to mention the equity issues for kids without internet, computers, or even homes, and the legal issues surrounding IDEA/FAPE for students with disabilities). So what DO you do? You take this time to disconnect from school and reconnect as a family. I promise your kids will be fine and they won't fall behind. Why? Because school should be the last of anyone's worries right now. Because people are sick, or going to get sick, and worse. Because teachers will pick back up where they left off when school resumes. And because your kids have you. Supportive parents are the key to any kid's success (in or out of school) and the fact that you're concerned and involved means that your kids will be just fine. And HOW do you do this? You de-school. Yes, that's a thing. Deschooling is exactly what it sounds like: take a break and shift yourself out of the "school" mindset. This is usually much harder for parents than kids. Believe me, I've been there. It took nerdy, high-achieving, school-loving, teacher-pleaser me MANY years to swing to the other side of the pendulum, and I did so through tons of reading and research (go figure!). We are socially conditioned to think that school and structured, top-down instruction is the only way to learn and we have forgotten that learning happens everywhere, all the time. Often, the most integral learning happens in those "in between" moments where seemingly nothing is happening. If you are living life, learning is inevitable. Kids are creative, curious, natural learners. So much of our social structure limits and trains this natural inclination out of them. Use this unexpected, school-free time to rediscover the magic of natural learning and reinvigorate authentic connection. - Read together. Even if your kids are independent readers, read aloud to each other and talk about what you read. It's magical. - Play together. Pretend. Build with LEGO, blocks, trains, etc. Play video games together, or watch them play and ask them to describe what's happening. - Explore outside. Breathe the fresh air to boost your immune systems. Notice the world around you, natural and human-made. - Have fun in the kitchen. Try a new recipe. Read and measure and count. Talk about the chemistry and alchemy. - Watch TV and movies. Watch "mindless" shows and laugh; watch documentaries to learn something new and broaden your horizons. - Draw, color, paint. Sing songs, listen to music, play instruments. Play games. Work puzzles. Write and tell stories. Encourage your kid to nurture their obsession with a certain subject and take a deep dive. Give them the time and space they haven't previously had to explore what REALLY interests and excites them. Connect and talk with your kids as you move throughout your days. Discuss what you see and hear and learn. Share your opinions with each other. Wonder and ask questions (especially if you don't know the answers!). Pay close attention and you'll notice all the things your kids are learning along the way (communication, literacy, math, science, art, music, ethics, critical thinking, decision making, creative questioning, etc.). Even when my kids are bickering, I remind myself that they are practicing conflict resolution, communication, and negotiation skills. It's ALL learning! What if my kids just want to sleep all day? Let them. They need rest and respite during these uncertain times. (We all do!) Their growing bodies and stressed minds need to slow down and check out and decompress. They won't sleep forever. Embrace wonder. Embrace curiosity. Embrace creativity. Rest. Reconnect. Reset. Stay healthy. Wash your hands. Take care. Loving you all from a safe distance.

Good advice. And for those of you who must work and have nowhere safe for your kids to pursue this sort of learning call the RAC. WWW.RosevilleAcademicCenter.com

The RAC has your back, Mamas and Papas! We have a limited number of seats available in our Homeschool Homeroom for students who need them. What is Homeroom? It is a place where qualified adults can help your child complete assignments, engage your child in exciting hands on learning activities, and keep your child's education moving while you must have them out of school.... www.rosevilleacademiccenter.com

While your local school is closed, the RAC has your back, Mamas and Papas! We have a limited number of seats available in our Homeschool Homeroom for students who need them. What is Homeroom? It is a place where qualified adults can help your child complete assignments, engage your child in exciting hands on learning activities, and keep your child's education moving while you must have them out of school.... Check it out at www.rosevilleacademiccenter.com Meanwhile, if you need something to occupy your kids at home, here are some virtual museum tours you can take.

Our STEM lab having an domino engineering challenge.

Parent Review My child loves the activity lab with Mz. T. Each day is a fun adventure of learning. My kinder child excels at math but learning so much about social studies and science has created excitement and balance in his learning. Thank you Mz. T for all your fun dedication to my child's learning!