A week into lockdown, many parents are struggling to combine working while keeping their children motivated to learn at home. Create a scheduleThe flexibility of homeschooling means your timetable can be created to suit the whole family, working around parental workload and virtual meetings. Younger children may prefer to complete their schoolwork in the morning when their energy levels are higher while research has shown that teenagers are better studying later in the day. While we are all constrained to our homes, there are still ways children can exercise. SocialisationIf your child is missing their friends, encourage them to video call each other (or arrange it for younger children).

Source: News 24 April 07, 2020 03:56 UTC