Though schools are shut owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and they are doing their best to keep education going, parents should not forget about their pivotal role in these circumstances. Till last year taking care of children’s ‘fun element’ was no big deal but ever since the pandemic broke loose on the planet, the scope of outdoor fun got eliminated from children’s routine. The norms of social distancing and isolation restricted opportunities for early stimulation such as exposure to outside environments. Parents amid these circumstances had to don the garb of a guardian and an educator. They had to compensate for their kids’ loss by playing with them indoors and by making homeschooling fun. Homeschooling gave a chance to students as well as parents to devise new and interesting ways to study. Studying at home in a pandemic-struck world provides opportunities for students to hone active learning and train their self-regulation skills. Besides that, multiple ways can be deployed inside the safe environment of home to make learning fun. Building motor skills at home Parents can encourage their children to play games or indulge in activities that focus on building motor skills. This can be done using objects that are easily available at home. They can further enhance the study pattern with the use of props, storytelling, quizzes, etc. Plan a routine together Children perform better when there’s a routine so it’s vital to keep some kind of structure. Times should equally be distributed in a student’s study, playtime, television time, etc. In the absence of conventional walls of the school and a structure, parents should use everyday activities as learning opportunities. Be in touch with the teachers Being a parent, when you are in constant touch with the teachers, students take their academics seriously. They get more sincere and strive harder. Also, being in touch with the teachers is a good way to support each other during homeschooling. Make learning fun There are multiple ways to impart education to your child without making it feel like learning. For example, with the help of experiments, science can be taught, history can be taught through various movies/documentaries, etc. Think outside the box You can deploy ways to teach your students in a completely different way. For example, you can teach them baking which not only makes them learn how to bake but also help in maths (weighing ingredients) and Science (mixing ingredients). Parents should focus on practical life lessons that their child can't get at school.
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