What is a Learning Pod?
Usually Groups of 3-10 Children Teaching is Provided by Parents or a Hired Educator Care is Provided in One or Multiple Homes
Flexibility Cost Savings Limited Group SizeDoes this work for me?
Learning Pods are small, in-person groups of students learning together with the help of an in-person tutor or teacher.
Who will host which days? What hours will the pod be together? Are there breaks or holidays?
Whether its parents or kids, have a plan for how to come together to work out differences.
What happens if your provider cannot make it, or the scheduled host family cannot host? Will class be canceled?
Outline how to prevent transmission, how to communicate in the event of illness, and how to move forward. Will your pod close for defined length of time?
What should children bring and not bring with them to pod time?
Allergies, dietary restrictions, etc. make a policy about food & drinks, because “I’m hungry” can derail any lesson plan.
What will this time be used for? Education or socialization? Will there be recess? Different families may have different expectations, so make sure you are on the same page.
Group email, private Facebook group, Slack… how will they communicate? Are check- ins encouraged, or do the interrupt the “school day?”
Hiring an educator or caregiver? Define the terms of the employment, the scope of work, details of wages/taxes, insurance (i.e. Workers Comp), expectations, and required notice if employment ends.
Define the rules and parameters for each house, or for the group as a whole. Do work from home parents need a quiet space? Pets, guns, pools, even stairs… different families are comfortable with different risks so talk about them up front.
Nanny Share & Learning Pod
