Teaching Kids At Home? Routine And Consistency Are Key, Says Principal

Fran is a principal at a private school serving children from kindergarten through the eighth grade. She says that since the school was closed due to self-isolation protocols stemming from the novel coronavirus pandemic, she’s been trying to be a cheerleader for her teachers, parents, and students to help everyone stay on track.

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Advising parents who have found themselves thrust into a teaching role, she says, “Definitely look at time for yourself. Find ways to nurture and take care of you, because if you’re OK, your kids are going to be OK.”

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Fran says it’s also a good idea to let kids take breaks throughout the day. “Just because they’re at school from 8-3 every day, doesn’t mean they have to sit in front of that computer screen from 8-3. If they need breaks – let them take breaks.”

Fran says that, when it comes to learning from home, routine and consistency are key. Watch the video above to find out why.

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