Where am I putting my kids during the virtual school day? GREAT QUESTION! Here are some tips about creating a comfortable, functional work station for your kiddos!
1- While some older kids may prefer a desk in their room, most younger children want to be where the action is. That is a good thing so you can help field questions and help them stay on task as needed.
2- If you can, try setting up a separate workspace for them. Having a separate, special space helps them get into a different mindset so they can show up ready to focus.
3- Siblings!!! If you have multiple children learning from home at the same time and you know they will have trouble sharing a space, separate their workstations. If they’re seated at the same table, prop up tri-fold boards or a DIY separator out of a cardboard box.
4- Headphones!! Finding the right noise cancelling headphones for your children so you can keep the virtual learning distractions at a minimum is key! This gives your kids the opportunity to solely focus on what they are learning instead of all the things happening around them.
5- Sitting still can be hard for kids. Sitting on an inflatable wiggle seat or an exercise ball is a great way to help your kids stay engaged and keeps their core active during the virtual school day.
This is a learn as you go model as we start the new school year. What are some "work station" tips that you've found to be helpful? We are all in this together and sharing our best practices is how can help each other THRIVE through this, not just survive. Back to school 2020, we've got this!