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How to Plan Your Homeschool Schedule

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For some children, homeschooling may seem like the easy option over going to school. Could their parents really deliver a good teaching plan? A schedule is most definitely key and if you aren’t sure how to set one up this article will be sure to help you on your way. If you plan each school day correctly, the process will be more successful and the result more productive. Here is how to plan your homeschool schedule…

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The Role of Play in Building Social and Emotional Intelligence

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Playing comes naturally to children and is an enjoyable way to stay active, healthy, and happy. Allowing children to engage in free play promotes their development. Throughout their infancy up to adolescence, children require a diverse range of play experiences to maintain their physical and mental well-being and acquire valuable life skills.

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Parents’ Role In Online Learning: How To Help Your Child Learn Online

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During the pandemic, parents and children globally suddenly got a stark unexpected introduction to the world of online learning. Many of them were unprepared for this and had no idea how to handle the challenges it presented. Children became easily distracted, parents didn’t know how to force them to focus, and in many cases, the whole thing just turned into a big mess all the way around.

However, we shouldn’t dismiss the importance of online learning or parents’ role in online learning. Even when Covid passes, there will be many different types of situations in which children are forced to learn remotely. Children who live in remote areas, for example, are lucky to be living in an age in which technology allows for this possibility. What parents need are the right setups, laptops, and additional tools to help their children learn online and really benefit from it.

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Suggestions for Parents Looking to Support Their Child’s Academic Success

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Parenting is challenging. You want to give your kids the best possible life and help them grow into happy, healthy adults. But how do you make sure your kids are doing well in school? What can parents do to support their children’s academic success? We’ve got some suggestions for you.

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Road Safety for Children

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Learning about road safety is one of the most crucial lessons in early life. By teaching your children the importance of road safety and setting a good example when it comes to crossing and navigating the roads as a pedestrian, you could not only help to keep your kids safe but also save their lives. Over the last few decades, we’ve seen a marked reduction of deaths on the road and an increasing awareness of effective road safety strategies designed to help save lives – but what can you do to instil road safety awareness in your children and keep them safe from an early age?

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5 Best Educational Family-Friendly Attractions in Yorkshire

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Yorkshire is an incredible travel destination for families. This diverse county in the north of England boasts astonishing variety, from beautiful beaches and hilly national parks to old cities rich with fascinating heritage sites. Whether your children want to get stuck into the action with hands-on activities or devote their time to outdoor play, they will love exploring Yorkshire.

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