How can my kids stay focused during online school? 

Kids removed from the structure of a classroom environment are being asked to do school from home amid all their favorite toys and electronics (and in the very places where they are used to sleeping, watching TV and really doing everything else BUT school). Don’t worry parents! To a young, inquisitive learner there is “distraction” everywhere, and a lack of focus is totally normal. I am putting together a shortlist of things to consider when it comes to helping your child succeed in checking things off of their at-home learning to-do list—while still thriving in and enjoying the learning process!

Take Breaks 

Once your child has a designated space for participating in their school meetings and learning activities, it will benefit them to have time away from this space throughout the day. Whether it’s through posting a schedule, setting goals or using alarms to notify them when it’s time to step away, planning for and remembering to take these breaks will directly help with their focus in school activities. These breaks don’t have to be long, just regular and routine. Here is a list of 50 “brain break” ideas you are likely to enjoy just as much as your child! 

Integrate Play 

When designing a daily schedule with “school” in mind, it is easy to overlook play. Assignment lists can pile up and Zoom meetings take time. However, play is a natural and necessary part of a child’s learning both at home and at school. Play is learning! I

Plan Ahead and Set Goals 

In a classroom setting, there is always some kind of agenda or “morning meeting” where children are made aware of what the day has in store. This allows them to set goals, have things to look forward to and, in some ways, feel “in control.” In other words, the day is not an endless void of unknown ahead of them—there is predictability as well as possibility. Helping them to acknowledge both of these things is good for focus! 

Help Them Stay Organized 

Lastly, nothing can throw off a day (or one’s focus within the day) than starting it off disoriented and looking for a “lost” item. For adults, it’s so often something like the car keys or a wallet—that one thing you really need to be able to get to the next step. For kids with distance learning, it’s things like the computer charger, any one of the books sent home from school or a sharpened pencil. Having a designated working space will help with this, and having a space to put or keep each item within that space is even better! 

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Use all or suitable suggestions from the above-mentioned pointers to benefit you and your child in a large way. Keep proximity and supervise your kids so there is no scope of negligence in learning. Hope this blog helps you!

Good luck!