4 Ways Parents Can Make Homeschooling Stress-Free
by Alyssa Austin
byAlyssa Austin
7 min to readWhile there are many similarities to brick-and-mortar schools in an online learning environment, there are also many differences that families themselves can prepare for to make the transition smoother. In fact, at Connections Academy®-supported schools, trusted adults in the student’s life, like parents or other caregivers are called “Learning Coaches” because they are encouraged to take an active role in helping their child succeed in their education.
Learn how to transition to online learning for elementary, middle, and high school students with these helpful tips that can be integrated throughout the school year.
Students who are making the transition to online learning in elementary school often benefit from more hands-on involvement from their Learning Coach as they start to learn more about how to behave and thrive in school environments. Below are five skills you can use to help your elementary school student get off to a strong start:
In middle school, students go through a number of developmental milestones, including being more independent, exploring new interests, and experiencing changes in their social lives and self-image. Help them handle these changes and the transition to middle school with these tips for students:
When students reach high school, it’s important for them to focus on planning for the future as well as performing successfully in school. Students should be largely independent, so make sure they remember to focus on the following priorities and to use the resources available from the school:
Overall, students who attend virtual school versus homeschool or a brick-and-mortar school have the same needs; there are just different ways you as their Learning Coach can help fill them. With these tips to support your student at all ages and grade levels, you’ll be able to help them more seamlessly transition to online learning and find their own unique flow.
Are you and your student ready for virtual school? Find out more about how online school works!
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by Alyssa Austin
by Susan Cokas
by Connections Academy