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!
Practice talking about feelings -- both physical and emotional -- during screen and non-screen activities.
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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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Kindergarten learned some yoga moves with Cosmic Kids Yoga last week!
5th graders recently read Balloons Over Broadway, the inspiring story of puppeteer Tony Sarg and how he reinvented the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade by introducing the giant balloons we see today. After learning about Tony’s creative journey, students took it one step further by designing their own New York City skylines and crafting unique balloons to float over Broadway. This hands-on project allowed them to bring the magic of the parade to life through art and imagination, while also learning about creativity, history, and the power of innovation. The results were amazing, with each student’s balloon showcasing their individual creativity!
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.
5th Grade doing Turkey Crafts with their Kindergarten Buddies.
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
Join us at Olympia West for a Christmas Fundraiser on Tuesday, November 19 from 5:00-7:30 pm in the cafeteria. Art at the Bodega will bring over 20+ styles of fun, festive, and easy-to-paint ceramic clay ornaments to paint. All supplies will be provided including the specialized glaze paints. Orders will be clear-glazes and kiln fired. All ornaments will be returned to the school in time for winter break.
Ornaments are $14.00 each; cash or credit cards are accepted. Arrive early for best selection and sales close 1/2 hour before ending time.
Santa Claus will be at Olympia West for pictures along with cookies and cocoa. Pictures/cocoa are free to those that attend.
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.
The 3rd grade classes participated in many unique STEM stations including controlling robots, constructing towers, creating kaleidoscopes, and other projects that integrated art and STEM.
Craft Night at Olympia West is next week. Mark your calendars as this will be a great event to kick-off the Christmas season.
Help keep media/tech use in check by following a few simple practices:
1. Create screen-free times and zones
2. Try parental controls
3. Establish clear family rules
4. Watch and play together
5. Help kids identify healthy behaviors
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Chatbots are becoming more helpful & clever, while at the same time, making it harder to tell if we're talking to a person or an AI. This video explores how and why AI chatbots are designed to sound so human-like, and how that might impact our well-being.
