Keeping kids engaged in homeschool during the quarantine can require some patience. Kids of all ages do best when there is a routine and schedule in place, especially during the absence of structured school. For younger kids a visual routine or chore chart can be helpful. You can also include your kids in making the chart to help teach self sufficiency and organizational skills.
Homeschool can open up a whole new learning experience for you and your children. There are a huge amount of resources and ideas available that I’d like to share with you in the next couple of posts.
Ideas to Enhance Homeschool learning
Homeschool doesn’t have to be limited to online curriculum given by schools. This can be a time to include other opportunities for learning that kids may not have time for in a structured classroom. Some of the ideas from the last post can also be incorporated into homeschool. Choose an activity per day to keep routines simple.
-Plant a small garden together either inside or outside.
-Cook or bake together to connect and experiment with ideas.
-Rock painting can be a soothing activity that teaches kids mindfulness.
-Art journal: Art journaling is a great tool to awaken creative spirit and create an outlet for their thoughts and feelings.
-Have a dance party to release energy and exercise together.
-Create a scavenger hunt of different wildlife nearby or items around the house or yard.
-Write a letter or video chat with friends and family members to help them maintain connections.
Additional Resources
A simple search for “list of virtual museums” will pull up several sites for kids to explore museums and other places all over the world. Scholastic Magazine is also offering daily resources.