6 Strategies for a Successful Homeschool Experience

The Global Pandemic has turn many of our parents into “ homeschool” parents over night. With this extra time at home, this is a perfect opportunity to teach your kids other essential skills that are just as important to their development as math, reading, and science. Skills that will prepare them to be better learners in the future, and help your homeschooling experience end a success.

This too shall pass, and they will be back in school before you know it. What we do with this time right now will a big difference in how our children see school in the future.

Keep in Touch with Teachers

Ask the teacher if you have to strictly follow the curriculum given, or if you have the freedom to adjust the schedule. Teachers can also give you tips on how to effectively facilitate your kids' learning. They can also get you in touch with other parents.The school will provide the lessons, but you can also make use of other resources like worksheets available online to support or expand it.

Plan the Day with Your Child

Even if you're following a lesson plan, it's good to brainstorm with your child about their day ahead.Give them options. Ask them what they feel about doing tasks in certain ways. Plan a schedule and give them time to adjust to the schedule.

Involve the Family

Homeschooling involves integrating your child's educational schedule with your family's regular routine. Talk with your family and know what their expectations are with the home school setup—and what is expected of them. 

Be Flexible

Learning from home can be difficult, new, and frustrating. Facilitate your child's study schedule closely, but be flexible to change it up based on your child's learning preferences and emotional state at the time.

Take Breaks

t's a simple advice - and you can't underestimate the power of breaks.Add it to your schedule and make it fun—or be spontaneous and flexible and take it when you can.

Use Free Resources

The school will provide the lessons, but you can also make use of other resources like worksheets available online to support or expand it.

Check out our Blog 26 Free Online Resources for great resources to help your child focus on their academics and social emotional learning at home.