As lockdown restrictions ease, the biggest challenge for parents remains whether or not to send their children back to school. The indecision many parents face is understandable. Most of us are uncertain of what the (rest of the) school year has in store for our children. Here are some tips on how to keep your children learning during lockdown, whether you have chosen home-schooling or not.
Because education is fundamental to the success of our children, providing the necessary tools that they will need to navigate this time is essential. As parents, we want to be able to provide the best support structure for our children when it comes to their academics.
5 Tips on how to keep your children learning during lockdown
1. Make online learning fun
Children are creatures of habit, and so online learning can take some getting used to. Allow your child to explore what is considered a foreign concept to them. Gettin them involved in completing assigned tasks and rewarding with them with treats will make their online learning fun.
2. Creativity is key
Children thrive off of imagination. For the younger ones transitioning back into schooling life, it is vital to allow them to tap into their creative minds as a means of engaging with fellow students, be it virtually or in person. Encourage children to role-play as they tackle getting back to the basics of their academic curriculum. We can’t think of a child who doesn’t love the idea of a game of pretend. Practising social distancing using the same method, while educating them on the dangers of the novel coronavirus may aid in preventing the spread among students who are back at school.
3. Stimulate children through active learning
It is no fun for a child to be confined to a table in front of a computer all day. Make learning more interesting by combing fun exercises with learning materials.
4. Educate children on the dangers online
As more and more children spend time online for educational purposes; the dangers online become more prevalent. Educating your child on the many threats online (in an age-appropriate manner) while managing their fears will make them smarter and more aware of how to navigate their online experience safely.
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5. Manage your child’s fears
Children may be less prone to everyday fears than adults are. However, considering all the changes that are taking place around them, it is important to remind them (and yourself) that it is normal to be experiencing fear and uncertainty. Put them at ease by telling them that they are not alone and that their family and friends are with them every step of the way.
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