Get connected

Parents can drop in to chat with Ms. Jenkins for Family Connection Time.  

M, T, TH, F   9:30-10

If you need help with school work, have a question, or just need to talk, click on the zoom link during the following Office Hours times.

M, T, TH, F  12:05-1:30

M, T, TH   2:30-3:00

** Check in google classroom or contact Ms Jenkins for zoom links to the times listed above. 

If you want to communicate via text message, click on the Remind app link below 

Remind App

Navigating the Cyberworld

A handbook for internet Safety 

Be Internet Awesome         Be internet Awesome- Spanish

SWSD Technology FAQ         

SWSD reopening plan 2020-21

Book orders

Miss getting book orders?  Ready for some new books at home?  You can order online!  Use the link below to get to the Scholastic Book site.  My class code is Q869D 

*** I give my students a free book coupon for their birthday!  Redeem that coupon using the link below and the class code.  :) ***  

Scholastic Book Orders

Resources for Parenting a gifted child

Articles/Blog Posts

Supporting your Gifted Child during COVID

Washington Post: Your Child Wants to Start a Youtube Channel

Youtube kids Parental guide: a guide for parents when your kid sets up a youtube channel

Overwhelmed by to dos and assignments?  Here is a system that may work for your child 

podcasts

Bright Now!   

A podcast about parenting and educating bright and curious kids from the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth 

Bright Now podcast

The Mind Matters Podcast 

"The Mind Matters Podcast features discussions with leaders in the fields of psychology, education, and beyond, with an emphasis on gifted/talented and twice-exceptional children and adults. Mind Matters explores parenting, counseling techniques, and best practices for enriching the lives of high-ability people."

The Mind Matters Podcast

Websites

National Association for Gifted Children - Resources for parents

Website link- National Association for Gifted Children- resource page for parents

Website link- National Association for Gifted Children- parent tip sheet 

The Gifted Guru- resource page for parents

Website link- Gifted Guru- parent resources

Stop battling over homework.  Have a plan instead.  A free downloadable homework plan from gifted guru.

Website link- GIfted Guru- Homework Help

Mind Brain Parenting- Social Emotional Parenting.  She has lots of free information, a podcast as well as a conversation starter game for purchase.

mindbrainparenting.org/ 

SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted) - This website is full of resources as well as an online parent support group. I have linked the resource library

Website link- SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted)