I wanted to take the opportunity to focus on setting-up an at-home learning environment for your child. Take a moment to acknowledge all the changes we have endure in the past four weeks... our parents have transformed to teachers, school is at home, we cannot play with our friends, no bells to abide by or schedules to follow, etc. As a five or six year-old, these changes can be extremely difficult to process, especially while trying to make education a priority at home. Although challenging, there are some essential things that we can do to help our kiddos understand that we can investigate the world knowing that learning is everywhere, not just at school!
1) Space: At school, your child has a designated table spot that they consistently return to when they are completing activities and assignment. The kiddos know that they must sit in that spot and do their job until the activity is complete. Just like sitting at the kitchen table during a meal, your child most likely knows that they can not leave the table until they are done eating. Having a clear and consistent spot enables children to understand that they have a job to do. This will help your child understand that even though they are at home, they need to focus on the task at hand until it is complete. This spot should provide enough room for your kiddo to complete the activity- My suggestion would be at a desk or on the kitchen table! Just make sure it is the same spot, every time. 2) Distractions: Pick a spot in your home where distractions can be limited. Distractions can be in the form of physical "stuff" as well as noises. Help your child prepare their work space before they sit down to do their job. Only allow materials they need for the activity in the area where they will be working. Toys, food and games should be put away until your kiddo has completed their job! Background noise can also be very distracting so try to control the volume of siblings, TV, radio, etc. Teams conference calls are considered "work" for your child. Please help prepare your work space for your child before the call is in progress. With so many kiddos on the call, noises and "stuff" can be distracting to your kiddo, other children and teachers. We really appreciate your effort to help optimize your kiddos learning at home by following the suggestions to the best of your ability. I have posted some pictures of positive learning environments below:
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