3 parenting tips to make distance learning fun is a balance way to navigate online learning with a plan in place and as little stress as possible. The whole world has been thrust into these extremely difficult times and it hasn’t been easy for us as well as our children.
Some of us are working from home and are juggling distance learning on top of it. Our children are missing their teachers, friends and the soothing routine that school brings. Every family is dealing with the pandemic the best they know and there is no right or wrong way of bringing some order into the chaos.
For some parents, distance learning is starting this week and here are 3 parenting tips to make distance learning fun that have helped Hubby and I partner with our children’s teachers:- Create a « classroom » space that is theirs to focus and learn. Make sure your child keep that space clean and tidy. No snacking or eating allowed in the classroom.
- Tailor your child’s schedule to look like their school day with fun mental breaks in between. Recess is not canceled and definitely needed! Our girls use that time to play outside or watch their favorite show. It’s their time and their choice of how to unwind.
- We all do not have a teaching degree but are our children’s first teachers. We are not expected to know it all and should reach out to our child’s teacher and Google when needed because we are all in this together.
3 parenting tips to make distance learning fun is more about creating a fun learning atmosphere that encourages our children to develop and thrive. I am an educator at heart and I have been encouraging my girls to be creative and balance school load with mental and physical health. We have been cooking, exercising, building and talking together to connect and create WELLthy MOMents during the quarantine.
We have been thrust into difficult times and we owe it to ourselves and our children to do what works for our family. Communication with teachers, understanding your child’s learning style, your own self-care and an extra dose of patience are key to navigate these unprecedented times with a plan in place and as little stress for your children. It’s important to give yourself permission to start where you are, use what you have, do what you can and reach out for help when needed. Willing relatives/friends or an eager retired teacher make for awesome substitute teacher.
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