Virtual Learning
Discovery is currently offering both an in-person, as well as a virtual learning option. Our remote program includes daily morning circles, daily small group instruction, weekly one-on-one sessions, offline activities and special events. We maintain small ratios for our remote classes.
Remote Learning at Discovery
Goals for Remote Learning
Key Elements of Remote Learning
Sample Daily Schedule
9:30 - 9:55 Morning Meeting (Zoom)
10:00 - 10:20 Small group #1 meets - Rest of the class begins working on daily activities which may include Seesaw, learning packets, prerecorded videos
10:20 - 10:40 Students take a break on their own for snack or a movement break
10:40 - 11:00 Small group #2 meets - rest of the class works on daily activities
11:00 - 12:00 Teacher conducts 1:1 with students, while the rest of the class completes daily activities
- Engage children in developmentally appropriate activities to help in their social, emotion, physical, cognitive and language development
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Build relationships between students and teachers, and develop peer relationships
- Create a positive learning community
- Provide consistent schedule and routines for students
Key Elements of Remote Learning
- Daily 25 minute live morning meeting giving students an overview of the day, and will include the following - academic instruction, games, songs, books and more
- Daily 20 minute small group instruction - students will get a chance to interact with each other, teacher will review math/language arts and additional academic concepts, and will play learning games
- Daily posted offline instruction - could include Seesaw activities, learning packets, art activities, recorded videos
- Weekly 1:1 (10-15 minutes) individual sessions with teacher
- Learning kits provided to each student containing materials and manipulative needed for activities
- Predictable routine and schedule for students
Sample Daily Schedule
9:30 - 9:55 Morning Meeting (Zoom)
10:00 - 10:20 Small group #1 meets - Rest of the class begins working on daily activities which may include Seesaw, learning packets, prerecorded videos
10:20 - 10:40 Students take a break on their own for snack or a movement break
10:40 - 11:00 Small group #2 meets - rest of the class works on daily activities
11:00 - 12:00 Teacher conducts 1:1 with students, while the rest of the class completes daily activities
