3/15/2023 0 Comments Lunch box notes for teenagers![]() Tip #6: Check on Their GradesĬheck with your teenager’s school to see if there is a way to monitor their grades online. So let’s be patient during this time and give everyone some grace as we all adjust during this time. Figuring everything out and what kind of methods work online may take some time. It may take a few adjustments to meet the needs of all of the students and to get a better grasp on who is going to need more help and who isn’t. There are many educational professionals trying to prepare technology and materials to help ensure your children will get a good education while learning remotely. The current shift to remote learning is new not only for our kids going to school and parents, but also for our teachers. We need to remind ourselves to be patient during this time. If you are working remotely with them in the same room then model this by doing the same thing if possible (unless your work requires you to use it). Phones are a distraction for all of us, not just our kids.Īsk your teenager to leave their phone in another room while they are working on school work. While setting up a workspace will help limit some of these there is still another major distraction – phones. Tip #4: Limit Distractionsĭistractions are going to be all-around your teen while they are at home. Make sure they are taking breaks from staring at the screens too long and are fueling themselves with snacks and eating a good breakfast and lunch. ![]() They will also need to have breaks so they are not zoning out from learning. ![]() You want to try to space things out so they are not overwhelmed. Make sure you are realistic when talking to your teenager about setting up a daily routine that will help them.ĭon’t fill their entire day with school work. Depending on your teen’s style of learning and personality, every one of their daily routines is going to be different. Tip #3: Stick to a Daily RoutineĬreating a daily routine when it comes to doing their distance learning can really help your teenagers be more successful. Make sure their dedicated workspace has a lot of light, quiet, and comfortable. It’s a great way to “supervise” your child so they are not distracted during their set schedule to complete their work. You can even use the same room if you are also required to work remotely from work too. If you don’t have a home office that’s okay, you can adapt and use a room to makeshift an office for them during their school hours. Tip #2: Create a WorkspaceĪn intentional workspace for your teen can help them be more successful while doing their school online. Do they want to go to college? Do they want to work? Go to a trade school? If you are able to get an idea of what their thoughts are after graduating high school then you can help them set up realistic goals now. If you have a high schooler ask them what are their goals after graduating. This is also another great time to talk about what their goals might be. Some expectations you might want to include is having a set schedule your teen does their school work, meeting deadlines to the best of their ability, try their best, communicating with you and their teachers if they need help. You can make a list of expectations so you both can refer back to them at a later time if needed. Sit your teen down and talk to them about the expectations you have for them when it comes to their school work. If your teen kids are already in school and struggling, you can use this step and reset. One really important step you need to do is setting clear expectations early on with your teens when it comes to distance learning. ![]() Here are some distance learning tips for teenagers so they can be more successful as they adjust to learning online and being at home. While many of us are learning to adjust and figure out the best ways for our kids to be successful and get a good education (our schools and their staff included!), there are some ways we can help as parents to lessen the stress of school and being at home more bearable (and even enjoyable!) We are all being asked to quickly adjust to this new type of schooling. Many of our kids in school are not accustomed to learning online or being at home full-time during the school year. Our kids learning remotely might not go anywhere anytime soon. Learning remotely is now a reality for not just our kids but also for us parents and even teaching professionals.Ī lot of us are not sure when things will become normal again. ![]() But with COVID-19 still being a major issue for many of us, our school year is going to look a little different. When August and September rolls around, many of us parents look forward to coming back to the school year. ![]()
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