It goes without saying that all of us have been touched by the COVID-19 pandemic. Big changes have come to the way we work, shop, socialize, and plan for the future.
New homeschoolers are approaching the beginning of this “school” year filled with anxiety. With conviction, they have made the decision to take the responsibility for their child’s day-to-day learning. However, they are not always sure how to go about accomplishing it.
As you work to develop schedules to manage time and learning throughout the day, be sure to factor in play. Especially for young children, play is a primary vehicle for learning.
There is no way to overemphasize this important fact – as a parent you are your child’s first teacher. In this role there are huge responsibilities and plenty of opportunities. There are five significant ways every parent can help children improve their social skills.
With “school” taking place in the classroom and in the home, both have a large charge in structuring learning environments that support review of lessons learned, opportunities for new instruction, and best use of time and resources.