We all know that there is no such thing as normal anymore. We have all been taking to calling it “the new normal.” Although your kids probably faced the end of last year from their computers at home, the new year is starting up for some and getting ready to start up for others, so we may as well be ready for it!
If you or your kids are feeling anxious about it, here are 3 ways to help your kids adjust to online schooling. We can all get through this new normal together!
3 Ways to Help Your Kids Adjust to Online Schooling
Get into a Routine
A routine is a must for school, regardless of where they happen to be taking their classes. That means that it is time to start getting your household into a routine. Here are some of the specifics that I like to set for our routine that seems to work well for us:
- Wake the kids up at the same time every day.
- Start class at the same time.
- Put lunch and snacks into the schedule as well.
All of these things are scheduled and routine when they are doing schooling in person, so having the same type of routine at home will help them get into learning mode.
Have a Study Area Set Up
Ideally, each of your children will have their own desk for their laptops and for their school supplies. If you don’t have the space or the finances to get your kids their own desk, you can set up a spot on the kitchen table, or counter. The important thing is that they have a comfortable, quiet place to work. The quiet, is especially imperative, as zoom meetings and “interactive” classroom time will be an important part of their education. It’s important that they have no distractions during this time and it’s also important that the other kids in their zoom meetings.
Be Patient
I know that this is tough. I know we are all going through a lot. That being said, we all need to exercise some patience. You need to be patient. Your children are trying hard to adjust to this new normal and figure out an entirely new way of learning and interacting with their teachers and classmates. Give them a break.
