{"id":68333,"date":"2020-03-26T16:06:32","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T23:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=68333"},"modified":"2020-03-31T14:49:28","modified_gmt":"2020-03-31T21:49:28","slug":"how-to-homeschool-during-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/how-to-homeschool-during-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create the Ideal Homeschool Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As schools across the U.S. close their doors to slow the coronavirus outbreak, parents are now, with little warning, scrambling to figure out how to homeschool their children. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what do you do if you&#8217;re a parent now in charge of continuing your child\u2019s education, in many cases while you&#8217;re also working from home? Without knowing how long these school closures may last, it can feel hard to prepare or even know where to begin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every family will have to find a solution that works best for them, but to help you get started, we sought advice from homeschooling professionals and experts. Here are some of their best tips for creating the ideal homeschool environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-68334 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/children-writing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"two children doing writing during homeschool \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/children-writing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/children-writing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/children-writing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/children-writing-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/children-writing-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/children-writing-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/children-writing.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a deep breath<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First things first, stay calm and remember that everyone is in this together &#8211; from those in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/11458\/FL\/Miami\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"> living in <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to those<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16163\/WA\/Seattle\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"> living in <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (and everyone in between). So while yes, this is daunting and unfamiliar, it is also temporary and no one expects you to do it perfectly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Try this:<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relax and take a deep breath.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In these trying times, we\u2019re all anxious, but it\u2019s important to stay calm for our children\u2019s sake. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillcrestacademyfreeschool.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hillcrest Academy \u200bFree School<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use everything as a teachable moment<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can turn just about anything into a learning opportunity. Plus, being at home with your kids gives you the chance to think outside-the-box and find new ways of taking in information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Try this:<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have your kids help with dinner and teach them math while using recipes such as &#8211; the recipe calls for 1\/2 cup for 2 servings, what is needed for 6 servings? &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolcentral.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homeschool Central<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-68335 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/child-reading-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"girl reading Dr. Seuss book while homeschooling\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/child-reading-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/child-reading-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/child-reading-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/child-reading-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/child-reading-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/child-reading-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/child-reading.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a routine, but be flexible\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the great things about homeschooling is the flexibility. Start with a plan, but be open to the twist and turns your day could take and the unique ways in which your own child learns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Try this:<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If possible follow a similar routine that your family was already on but also try to make it fun. Doing school on the couch or together in the kitchen is a great way to bond as a family. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confessions of a Homeschooler<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resist the urge to schedule the whole day. Settle into a new norm with more unstructured free time. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolingsc.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SC Homeschooling Connect<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find consistent 2-4 hour segments to complete the \u201cmust-do\u201d subjects like math, language arts, and reading, and then plan the \u201cwant to do\u201d stuff for happily investing in the rest of the day. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hslda.org\/content\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSLDA<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Education at home is all about\u00a0<em>freedom<\/em>: freedom to learn unhindered; freedom to try anything and everything in comfort and peace. Create a flexible schedule and choose the basics, then let the student\u2019s interests direct the rest of the day\u2014you will not only give them an education, you will give them a life. &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoldschoolhouse.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">The Old Schoolhouse<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have multiple children at home, make sure to spend one-on-one time with each child. It also helps cut down on sibling squabbles when each child knows they&#8217;ll have time that&#8217;s just about them. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/modernparentsmessykids.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern Parents Messy Kids<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-68336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/child-doing-homework-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"how to homeschool \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/child-doing-homework-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/child-doing-homework-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/child-doing-homework-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/child-doing-homework-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/child-doing-homework-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/child-doing-homework-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/child-doing-homework.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give your child a say in the learning process<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on their age, consider letting your teen create their own schedule and structure. It\u2019s ok if you need to step in but if you give them the option first you may be pleasantly surprised.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Try this:<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to focus their studies around topics they are interested in; and be flexible, letting your child experiment with the environment, time, and type of curriculum, to find out how they work best. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/annieandeverything.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annie and Everything<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do a unit study<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can cover learning in multiple major subjects by linking them together under one topic that interests your child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Try this:\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study the Civil War and incorporate history, science, writing, reading, spelling, memorization, art, music, etc. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.catholic-homeschooling-resources.com\/homeschooling-unit-studies.html\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catholic Homeschooling Resources<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or maybe your child is interested in trains. You can find resources online that will provide train-themed math sheets or books related to trains. You can use toys at home to recreate a train station and then talk about all of the inner workings of the station. This type of learning excites them and will keep them engaged and asking questions. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtohomeschool.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Homeschool<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-68337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/play-doh-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"child playing with play-doh \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/play-doh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/play-doh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/play-doh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/play-doh-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/play-doh-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/play-doh-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/play-doh.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make it fun<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning doesn&#8217;t always have to take the form of worksheets and quizzes. Instead, mix things up! This is the perfect time to find the fun in learning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Try this:<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether learning how to cook, how to dissect a worm, or how to write a screenplay, take advantage of fun online courses that fire up your student&#8217;s heart and mind. &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolconnectionsonline.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">HomeschoolConnections.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporate hands-on activities. Not only do they make learning at home more interesting, kids learn more when they are engaged and motivated.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutlearningpress.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All About Learning Press<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play word games, act out historical dramas, &#8216;tour&#8217; online museums, or watch documentaries. These are all enjoyable (as well as educational) ways to pass the time together. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/homeschooldigest.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home School Digest<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-68338 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/kids-playing-outside-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"two boys playing outside during homeschool\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/kids-playing-outside-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/kids-playing-outside-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/kids-playing-outside-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/kids-playing-outside-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/kids-playing-outside-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/kids-playing-outside-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/kids-playing-outside.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get physical and make the most of outdoor space<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your kids would typically have a dedicated recess or outdoor time each school day. So it\u2019s important to continue this at home and incorporate opportunities into the daily schedule for them to move around and stay active.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Try this:<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the classroom outside. Online recreational activities that take the kids (and the parents) outside the home are great opportunities for learning. Our local park system offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandcountymoms.com\/metroparks-launch-free-virtual-programs-and-nature-scavenger-hunts-during-coronavirus-98053\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scavenger hunts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can be used in any park or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">backyard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The Nature Conservancy also has a fun and educational <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandcountymoms.com\/nature-scavenger-hunt-for-kids-25970\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nature scavenger hunt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandcountymoms.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oakland County Moms<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take breaks for movement. Movement breaks (both indoors or outdoors) can support attention, regulation, and focus. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emergepediatrictherapy.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emerge Pediatric Therapy<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources to consider<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to reach out to your local school district and determine what homeschooling resources are available to you. Additionally, there are endless free online resources and homeschool curriculums you can take advantage of. Here are a few suggestions for students of all ages and learning styles &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolmath.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Homeschool Math<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a comprehensive math resource site for homeschooling parents and teachers that includes free educational resources including math worksheets, lesson plans, online math games lists, ebooks, a curriculum guide, reviews, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engageny.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><b>EngageNY<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: rigorous and engaging K-12 curriculum aligned with the Common Core Standards that families can access and use online for free. The math curriculum modules are complete and require no textbook. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/migiftedchild.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michigan Association for Gifted Children\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/letgrow.org\/free-curriculum-independence-kit\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Independence Kit<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: this is a great way to challenge K-8th grade students to do something on their own, which will keep them learning on their own. Parents can use it to make this a time their kids blossom into even more resourceful, resilient young people. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/letgrow.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let Grow<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As schools across the U.S. close their doors to slow the coronavirus outbreak, parents are now, with little warning, scrambling to figure out how to homeschool their children. So, what do you do if you&#8217;re a parent now in charge of continuing your child\u2019s education, in many cases while you&#8217;re also working from home? 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