Ambleside Online offers: AO-HELP
The Ambleside Online Advisory has created a free curriculum plan, AO-HELP, for families and relief workers who need emergency educational help for children in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. All books and materials necessary are available online for free. It requires no materials other than pencil and paper, and a Good Samaritan friend with access to a computer and a printer. It is designed to be user-friendly, even for those who have never taught, and suitable for a wide age range.
From the Ambleside Online site:
We know that there are more important things than missed schooling during a crisis. But sometimes in the midst of disasters, creating a small oasis of normalcy and continuity is very important. In the midst of such a disaster, grown ups with many urgent details on their minds cannot focus on thinking up things for children to do, and it is our prayer that this free resource will fill a need.
The most important things to do during a disaster are simple things that bring the family together — special times that build memories and connections. This includes things like singing hymns, folksongs, reading poetry, playing silly but educational games like Mad Libs, telling stories to each other, reading and retelling the old favorites like The Little Red Hen, The Gingerbread Man, and doing silly things like dancing together, playing hide the thimble, and ring around the rosie.
There’s much, much more – dozens of ideas for free or almost-free things you can do with your kids. A great resource, well worth a visit!
Helen
mark
david