Episode Details

369: Ways Grandparents and Kids Can Connect Online

Staying connected across the miles doesn’t have to mean just phone calls. In this episode, Meryl shares five practical ways grandchildren and grandparents can build real relationships digitally — with the bonus that several of these also sneak in genuine learning.

1. Reading together over video

• Alternate reading pages or chapters.
• Add simple discussion questions to keep engagement.
• Works well for younger and middle school students.
• Tools: FaceTime, Zoom 

2. Shared digital board

• Post photos, short updates, or schoolwork.
• Grandparents comment and ask questions asynchronously.
• Tool: Padlet ep 260 – Unlocking the Power of Padlet

3. Playing online games together

• Asynchronous or synchronous options
• Examples:
  • Words With Friends
  • Skribbl.io
  • Drawsaurus
  • Catan

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