Tips for studying and practicing math at home

Designate a Learning Space

  • We ask that you assist your child by designating a workspace at home to complete their school work without distractions that encourages your child to develop a new learning style and allows them to be successful in an virtual learning environment.

  • Focus on minimizing distractions (noise, too many supplies, etc.).

  • Have your child eat breakfast before the school day begins, lunch during their scheduled lunch time, and complete any chores after school hours.

Develop a Routine

  • Help your child create a balanced schedule that fits his or her and the family's needs. Reflect with your child and make adjustments to the schedule as needed.

  • Review the lesson plans with your child and help them make a plan for pacing their learning. Plan more time for topics that are challenging. Reach out to your teacher for additional help if needed.

  • Movement and lunchtime are essential and is planned during the school day. I

Set Expectations

  • Discuss behavior expectations for your child's learning time. Consider any expectations needed to fulfill the parent's work/personal/learning facilitator responsibilities.

  • Encourage your child to advocate for his or her needs and communicate with the teacher when necessary.

  • At the end of the day, review the accomplishments and celebrate what went well. If needed, create a checklist for the following day.

Use Your Resources

  • I will have resources available for my math students either here on the website or in google classroom. If you have additional resources that you think might help your child and their peers, please feel free to share with me

Be Flexible

  • Virtual learning is designed so that parents/guardians offer support to the learning structure and reinforce learning goals, not serve as the homeschooler.

  • Your child is used to working independently without 1:1 attention from the teacher at all times. A good balance is to remain close to assist them in staying on task, but not feel guilty about allowing them to complete work on their own.

Celebrate

  • Discuss the challenges you and your child face and celebrate the achievements.

  • This opportunity will allow your child to become a more resilient learner. Embrace the growth mindset.

  • When the day is done, switch your focus to home: rest and recharge.