Flex ED understands that no two students learn the same. This is why we are committed to providing children with the freedom to learn the best way they can — on their own terms. 

Dense, non-fiction books are usually associated with education, while fictional, condensed books are associated with leisure — but it’s truly not that black and white. There are a wide variety of fictional books with educational elements, whether they explore historical time periods or address world issues and real-life situations.

Transitions are exciting, but always come with their own set of challenges. When opting to start your child’s education with online-learning, or making a change from traditional learning to online learning, there are a set of things that parents and their online students need to address and adapt to.

When children are in a traditional classroom setting, regular activities like gym and recess ensure that they get their physical activity in for the day. Learning in an at-home classroom doesn’t mean that a child needs to miss out on these opportunities to move around and get fresh air.

When you are working, cleaning and helping your child make the most of their online learning experience, cooking and meal management can be pushed to the wayside — and we get it. Healthy eating requires a lot of planning and preparation.

Online learning is not just a lesson in standardized curriculum, it’s a lesson in learning, independence and growth. The flexibility that comes with this modern education system is freeing, and allows room for ample responsibility on the part of not only a parent, but the online learner themselves.

It goes without saying that online students deserve a break from their lessons, but do breaks really need to mean unproductive time? While there is definitely value in running around outside to get fresh air and relaxing the mind, there are a variety of fun educational activities your online child can do in between their classes.

There a lot of factors when choosing to make the transition to online learning. You may travel a lot, your child may have a demanding activity that takes up a lot of time — or your child just may not be getting the most out of a classroom education.

The homeschooling community online is incredibly prominent, backed by a strong following on YouTube. Naturally, we find ourselves watching a lot of videos from influencers within the community. These homeschooling moms making videos are extremely generous with their time and their advice.

There’s something magical in the air once the holiday season hits, it makes us more joyous, a little less irritable — but admittedly a tad distracted. With gifts, dinners and celebrations around the corner, it can be hard to balance the excitement of the holidays with productivity and education.