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22/04/2020 0 Comments

Homeschooling Ideas

Pinterest has become the go-to on all things homeschooling during isolation. We’ve found some tips, tricks and activities that will help you to thrive during this time! Here are our top tips for parents:

Homeschool curriculum and fun activities

Set up a rough idea of what your little ones might want to learn. Here are some tips on homeschooling, as well as some advice on the world of STEM learning at home.  Did you know that searches on pinterest for ‘learning crafts for kids’ are now 14X greater?!

Set up a schedule and take some breaks

Here are a list of tips and planners, aimed to keep you in a routine with your kids. While no one is expecting you to be operating as normal, having a bit of a routine can help keep busy, and keep the peace for everyone. It’s super important that littles ones get period of learning, and then breaks to exercise, nap, or just chill out. 

Inspirational studying spaces

Whether you’re in a house or apartment, setting up a dedicated study space for little ones can help them to stay focused, and be able to properly relax once learning is finished. Just imagine if you had to do all your work on the couch where you watch tv or eat snacks….of course it’s tricky for kids to stay focussed! No matter what kind of space you’ve got, these posts will guide you in the right direction to creating a peaceful study space. 

Comforting words

It’s a really challenging time at the moment, and it’s okay if you don’t feel like a super-parent right now! And a little bit of a laugh never hurt anyone… Here are some words of wisdom: 

Flexibility goes a long way

So many parents are expressing how hard it is to ‘Work from home’, but let me remind you – You’re not just ‘working from home’. You’re ‘at home, during a crisis, trying to work’. Finding the right balance, and allowing for flexibility can go a long way. Here’s some advice from some seasoned homeschoolers, on balancing your work and your kids. 

Remember, it does not have to be perfect and sometimes we all just have to go with the flow!

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