Come back for more! In Part 2 of this conversation, Rebecca and her sisters-in-law continue discussing how to give our TK and Kindergarten students a healthy start to school. Dive into the conversation about the importance of play and music. This episode has lots of encouragement for parents and educators of our curious, busy, always-learning, littles!

Featuring guests Eliza Reed and Elisabeth Harmon.

Show Notes:

“Play is the serious business of children” seems to be an idea taken from psychologist Jean Piaget (“Play is the work of children”) and Fred Rogers, who said “Play is often talked about as a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning.”

Roxaboxen by Alice McLarren

The Raft by Jim LaMarche

Tchaikovsky

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Whether we like it or not, AI is here to stay. What are the implications of artificial intelligence for our students? Can AI be a helpful tool in homeschool education? How do we teach our kids to use it wisely when we may not fully understand it ourselves? In this week's episode of The Sequoia Breeze, Rebecca welcomes back Trisha Brandow, one of our administrators and a devoted homeschool parent, to help us navigate these and other pressing questions. Trisha discusses the benefits that AI can offer within our homeschool settings, while also highlighting the caution we should exercise. This timely and insightful episode aims to empower parents and educators to embrace AI thoughtfully, ensuring our kids are equipped to use it responsibly. Tune in for a conversation that promises to inform and inspire.

Tools to Help You Learn More About AI

Please start here if you are just starting to learn how to navigate this digital world with your child:

• Digital Literacy and Internet Safety Parent Presentation

ChatGPT Unveiled: Presentation (an overview of what ChatGPT is and how it can be used)

Prompts to Try to help you learn how ChatGPT works:

• Help with emails
• Lesson Planning Help
• Personal Life Help
• Setting Goals
• Just for Fun

Sal Khan (Khan Academy) on How AI Could Save (Not Destroy) Education

• Khanmigo (Khan Academy’s AI-powered teaching assistant)

Common Sense Media: (A great resource for all things tech and parenting)

• Common Sense Education: AI Literacy Lessons for Grades 6-12
• Common Sense Media: Parents' Ultimate Guide to Generative AI

Google’s Free Course: Introduction to Generative AI

Magic School (Free, AI powered tools for teachers)