Every learning experience presents unique challenges, and distance learning has been no exception. While our teachers and staff have been working as hard as they can to make the online learning experience great, we can’t help but admire the ways parents have stepped up to the challenge as well. What have they been doing? We’re here to share the tips we’ve all been learning along the way! NO. 1: STAY PRESENT DURING THE LESSON. Teachers don’t just show kids what to do or how to do it. Their power actually comes from their ability to connect and support the student in-person. Luckily, parents can do the same thing! Even if you don’t know anything about music, sitting near your child while they’re practicing and giving them the verbal and visual encouragement they need to keep up the good work can help tremendously. When a student is physically isolated from their teacher while taking online classes, it can be harder for them to feel like they’re being listened to while playing — one of the best parts of making music. NO. 2: MAINTAIN A GREAT PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT. Try to make sure your musicians have a good practice area where they feel comfortable and keep the right posture. For example, we’ve seen students put their sheet music on the floor. That’s very stressful and impacts both their reading ability and their poor neck! Make sure their music is propped. Students who have their pencils, books, and a metronome (it can be an app!) within reach tend to succeed in an online learning environment. Practicing close to your router can also be a big boon to a smooth lesson! NO. 3: CHECK YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION. Let’s be real: Internet providers don’t always give you the speeds that they promise. It’s important to double-check your internet speed! Just Google “internet speed test,” and you’ll find multiple websites that offer one for free. After checking whether your speed matches your internet plan, contact your provider for adjustments, if necessary. Thank you, parents, for being so flexible throughout this process! We’re learning new things every day to make distance learning easier for everyone. We’ll see you online. 3 TIPS TO BOOST YOUR ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCE!
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GRILLED PRIME RIB Inspired by Primal Palate Who says the cookout has to ruin your diet? Try this paleo-friendly recipe for a main dish that’s worthy of your next barbecue.
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 lbs beef rib roast 1 tsp Himalayan salt 1/2 tsp black pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Take rib roast out of the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to grilling. 2. Season roast with salt and pepper and allow it to rest for 10 minutes while you heat a gas grill to 600 F. 3. Sear roast for 3–4 minutes on each side. 4. Turn off the grill but continue cooking the steak, flipping every 4–5 minutes, until it reaches an internal temperature of 125 F. Remove from grill. 5. Allow the roast to rest — its internal temperature will continue to climb — for 5–10 minutes. Slice and serve.
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