This is an incredibly stressful time for all of us as we try to navigate protecting our families, schooling from home, work from home, and getting resources without exposing ourselves to the pandemic. I thought that I would do a fourth post related to aid that is available for people during this time. Whether you… Continue Reading →
Jewish resources for families during the Coronavirus quarantine
My previous posts have centered on general resources for families (of any religion) during this coronavirus quarantine. However, two friends recently sent me a multitude of resources for specifically Jewish families. I have compiled them below to help my Jewish readers. Torah learning on the phone: Pirchei Agudas Yisroel: 718-663-0212 Wonderwords: 646-726-9977 or 212-444-1119 –… Continue Reading →
Keeping your children busy during the Coronavirus quarantine – Part 2
After publishing my post the other night with multiple resources for this quarantine (see “Keeping your children busy during the Coronavirus quarantine“), I realized it would be helpful to talk more about the logistics of carrying out this new homeschooling. While I am not a homeschool educator, I am a veteran teacher. One of the… Continue Reading →
Keeping your children busy during the Coronavirus quarantine
(updated 6/25/20) We found out Sunday (3/15/20) that our local Jewish schools will be closed for at least the next two weeks, possibly until after Pesach. The public and private schools have been mandated to do the same by Wednesday. As a teacher, I have been researching ideas for how my students can continue learning… Continue Reading →
Camp Mommy – Coronavirus style! (2020 update)
I am fortunate that as a teacher, I get to spend my summers with my children. Although this year, there didn’t seem to be much separation between the school year and summer with everyone being home! For those of you whose children go to public school, summer likely started a month ago. However, my children… Continue Reading →
Saving money during the Coronavirus pandemic
For many people, this Coronavirus pandemic has been financially debilitating. Many people are working less hours, out of work, experiencing business losses, or have been furloughed. Some are experiencing medical debt or funeral costs. There is no denying that this is a very difficult time. I thought it might be helpful to pull together some… Continue Reading →
Preparing for Pesach 2020
With only 6 more days until Pesach (Passover) I am sure all of you are super busy with your cleaning, menu planning, and shopping! I know we are! It has definitely been very different this year with all of us in quarantine and working from home. If you are still looking for some tips, I… Continue Reading →
Resources for teachers using the Zoom platform to teach online
(updated 4/28/20) This quarantine has been a particularly stressful time for everyone. For teachers it has turned our jobs upside down as we try to teach in a completely different medium! I have been doing a lot of research to find resources to do this. However, I have been running into roadblocks being a teacher… Continue Reading →