Many of us have taken on the role of teacher in the last 12 months, with schools closed and virtual classes encouraged. While there are benefits to spending more time with your kids and being at home, there’s no doubt that trying to balance homeschooling with working and running a household can be challenging. If you’re looking for ways to have fun while educating your children, here are some top tips.
Practical classes
There is a lot to be said for reading books, taking down notes from a board and doing exercises in textbooks but sometimes, practical lessons make learning easier and more fun. It can often be simpler and more effective to teach kids by showing them or letting them do something for themselves than trying to explain using words or pictures. Scientific experiments, for example, enable children to see how chemicals work or what happens when you boil or freeze water. Children enjoy being hands-on, and the experience of being involved in activities can aid learning, help children to concentrate for longer and boost retention. It’s brilliant to talk and read about subjects in history, geography and biology classes but it’s also fun to plan sessions that enable kids to see what they’re reading about or get involved in activities that enable them to recreate situations. From growing flowers and making your own volcano to reenacting a famous battle, you can be creative and have loads of fun along the way.
Take advantage of resources
Creating plans for classes and coming up with ideas to keep your kids entertained while focusing on educational goals is challenging. The good news is that you don’t have to do it alone. There’s a vast array of resources available to help with homeschooling and encourage children to learn away from the classroom. With resources like those provided by Age of Learning, children and their parents and careers can access activities, books and learning materials covering a huge range of subjects and topics. Connect with other parents to share recommendations and read reviews online to help you find the best options for your kids.
Vary activities
We all get bored of doing the same things over and over again eventually. While it can be tough to conjure up fresh, original ideas for homeschooling, it’s beneficial to try and vary activities. Discover different environments, use a variety of resources and try to inject a bit of fun into your routine. Get out into the garden or go for a nature walk if it’s a bright, sunny day, combine reading and writing exercises with classes in drama, music and art, and encourage physical activity. There are multiple ways to learn, and children will often concentrate for longer and retain more information if they’re enjoying what they’re doing.
Many parents have been forced to take on the role of teacher in the last year. There’s no doubt that homeschooling can be difficult for parents and children. If you’re looking to make life a little more fun at the same time as encouraging your kids to learn, hopefully, these tips will prove useful.
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