Just because your child learns at home doesn’t mean there isn’t an option for them to get outside!

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.

When you are learning at home, it can be difficult to stay on track. Distractions are plentiful, but it just takes time to learn how to ignore them and, in some cases, avoid them. Even in a traditional classroom students get distracted, so at the end of the day it’s about teaching your student how to manage these distractions.

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.

Online learning and homeschooling is all about learning when you want, and how you want. It’s a flexible education system that allows the student to learn in the way that is best suited to them.

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.

There is a lot of independence that comes with online learning. Online students are encouraged to manage tasks, create schedules etc. If taking on their schooling themselves (with some guidance of course), what’s stopping your child from making their own lunches?

It’s been established that having a designated workspace is incredibly important for an online learner. Having a personal work area helps to encourage independence, and helps a child associate the space with learning.