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Students hear from teens about the benefits and drawbacks of presenting themselves differently (or even anonymously) to others online, and consider what it means to "be yourself" in digital spaces.
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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.
Olympia North has their 2024 Holiday Concert for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders on Thursday, December 12 at 6:00 PM held at Olympia North.
:: Give them the right words ::
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!
Happy December! Below is a snapshot of December events. At the beginning of each month, "Refrigeratator Reminders" will be posted. Feel free to screen shot or print and hang on your refrigerator!
Practice talking about feelings -- both physical and emotional -- during screen and non-screen activities.
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Happy Thanksgiving Spartans!
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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Ditch the Distractions: Supporting Kids and Teens with Phone Notifications. How to help kids with managing device notifications and maintaining their digital well-being.
https://bit.ly/OlyMSdd
Choose quality, age-appropriate media to enjoy with your kids. You could always use commonsensemedia.org to find shows, games, and more.
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.
We are approaching the time of year when illnesses are circulating and are on the rise. Please take a look at the graphic below for helpful information. The Olympia illness guidelines can be found here:
https://sites.google.com/olympia.org/olympia-district-16-health/illness-guidelines
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.
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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