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Keeping Kids Happy and Learning

We know that needing to stay home can be confusing for kids, especially when they're used to going to school and seeing friends every day. And it may be difficult for parents to think of ways to keep their kids active without allowing them to leave the house. The good news is you don't have to figure out your at-home learning without any help ¿ we have the at-home learning resources that will help you create an at-home learning environment that will ensure your child's learning doesn't stop when shelter-in-place recommendations or ordinances are in place.

Tips for At-Home Learning During Quarantine

Even if homeschooling was never in your plans, teaching your kids during Coronavirus can be fun and rewarding. Check out the helpful teaching aids we offer here on our website for a variety of ages. Crafts, games and educational supplies can help you keep the learning going from home.

Make Time for Fun

Structured learning doesn't have to take place every waking moment of every day while in quarantine! Set time aside for some fun and silliness ¿ it's good for you and for the kids! Playing games just for the sake of playing will help kids stay engaged and will help everyone in the house to feel more connected.

Fostering a comradery in the family of We're all in this together will help keep kids from feeling overwhelmed and isolated during these strange times.

Allow Kids Input into Their School Day at Home

Kids will feel more in control of their days at home if you allow them input into what the days will look like. Do your pre-teens want to sleep in a little later than usual and start the "school day" a couple hours later? Why not? It's some time in the morning when you can get things done before you turn your attention to the kids.

5 Ideas for Learning Projects During Quarantine

1. 1. Maybe your child is interested in learning more about a topic they love that isn't necessarily covered in traditional schooling. Turn their fascination into a student-led research project.
2. 2. Encourage creativity by providing craft supplies but not asking for a specific outcome. See what your child comes up with!
3. 3. This is a great time to teach older kids lessons that will help them enter adulthood. Budgeting, cooking or even how to do laundry are all lessons that will pay off.
4. 4. Don't forget P.E.! Set a measurable goal (like 10 push-ups in a row) and log progress. Kids will learn that setting goals can yield results!
5. 5.Keep a family journal throughout the quarantine. Not only will this eventually be a way for family to remember the past, but it will also help kids learn that this time in history is important.

Birthday Celebrations at Home

Birthdays don't stop just because there's a pandemic. You can make your child's birthday special even when no friends can come over and the party must stay within the confines of the home.

Decorate as you would for a typical birthday party complete with balloons, streamers and garlands. The goal is to make the birthday feel celebratory despite the circumstances!

Reach out to your child's friends beforehand and have each of them record a brief message wishing them "happy birthday" and play it during the party to let your child know their friends would be here if they could.