I’m sure it’s not just me whose home is a madhouse at the minute – trying to motivate kids to home school rather than play Fortnite.
And that small matter of trying to hold down jobs whilst being teacher/minder!
But at least the dog is happy we’re all home…
We understand your pain, so here at Cubitt & West we’ve accumulated our top tips for making your home friendly for school. Please share your other tips and together we can keep everyone motivated!
- Planning
Variety is the spice of life. Plan a varied curriculum, but be sure to focus on the key subjects. There is a wealth of online resources, podcasts and You Tube content – take a look and use the great free resources that are out there.
- Routine
Successful regimes are built on routine. 8.30am start means 8.30 – and not a weekday lie-in (as tempting as it sounds). Organise a schedule, breaking for lunch every day and keep evenings and weekends free to relax.
- Exercise
Encourage the whole family to exercise – Joe Wicks is a marvel! We know the weather is rubbish, but a brisk walk before the start of the day, can release those well-needed endorphins. It’s tough, but getting that body moving is the best antidote to lockdown fatigue…
- Work/life balance
We know the balance is blurred – but give you and your children the best chance of staying motivated by providing structure. Don’t let your day turn into working/not working all day and you and the kids are still catching up on work during the evening. The same goes for the weekend – take some time out for family time.
- Embrace lockdown life
Life is tedious at the minute – we know all too well. However, with the complex demands of modern life, we all have to make the best of a bad situation. Spending that extra quality time with your children may well be looked back fondly on these times.
Watch the best movies of all-time list, bake bread, play games – you’ll never get a better opportunity to renew that family unit.
If all else fails, rejoice that Spring and the Vaccine are on the horizon!
