This Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone’s life greatly, and one of the most affected sectors is the youth’s education. Almost every country around the world has switched from conventional learning to remote learning. Many parents might find this challenging because juggling a full-time job online, monitoring kid’s school activity, and other parental responsibilities could cause anxiety and stress to the family.
The children’s well being and education is the top priority of every parent. Here are 6 tips on how to support your children’s education online that may help relieve the pressure of this new normal set-up and balance in your daily life.
Identify a quiet study area for your child
This room or area should be away from all distractions. Having a quiet environment while your child is having his online classes, could help him stay focused. If you are also working in the same room, it is advised to have your child use the noise-canceling headset.
Make use of online resources
There are a lot of educational modules or activities, may it be Math, Reading, Arts, etc., are available online. These online resources help support distance learning and a great platform to pick up new information and learning.
Schedule the day’s activities
Having a schedule of the day’s activities is a big help in managing your and your children’s activities. You can use picture schedules or even a checklist to help your children understand what should be done during the day. Also, don’t forget to add breaks in your schedule, as this will help in boosting your kid’s energy.
Give your child a reward
Giving your kid an incentive in every assignment done can help them get motivated in their studies. This is one of the great ways in creating a fun learning environment at home. Avoid pushing them to listen by taking things away when they get distracted and unfocused.
Organize school materials by subject
Having organized materials can help your child easily identify the things that he needed for his class. You can use color codes for each subject, and colored folders where you can write all the activities, such as assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams, and have them crossed out by your child once done.
Ask help from the kid’s teacher
Don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher if you see that your child is having a hard time coping up with his studies. Both of you can discuss and set up plans to help your child to improve his focus in their class. Teaming up with the teacher can be helpful in helping your child cope up with this new learning system.
Amid this crisis, everyone is doing their best to cope up with the situation. Almost everyone in the world is using different online platforms to continue their lifestyle, business, job, and even education. Following these 6 simple tips will definitely help you and your family with the new normal that everyone is facing today, especially your children when it comes to their education.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
