Education is the greatest gift you can give your child. As parents, we prioritize the safety of our children above all, but at the same time, we also want to make sure that they are prepared for their future by providing them with proper education despite this pandemic.
While ensuring the safety of our kids and preparing them for the new normal for learning, a lot of parents and kids are caught up in the whirlwind by trying to cope up with the distance learning and setting up all the needed apps or software to be prepared for an online class, which all of us parents can relate since we have been used to dropping our kids at school and picking them up once school ends. It somehow brought up the inner tech support within us as parents.
Admit it or not we are all caught off-guard but we are trying to do our best to make it happen for our kids, and though the preparation for some parents is extended until October with some schools following the government’s recent announcement you can still feel the worries on how we can guide our kids with the new learning and how we can effectively play the role of co-educators at home.
TANG recognizes these struggles. In line with this, TANG launched Prepared with TANG: Get ready for Distance Learning in partnership with Edukasyon.ph.With the help of Edukasyon.ph, the largest online platform empowering Filipino youth from education to career, the live session of Prepared with TANG: Get ready for Distance Learning was held to equip moms with actionable insights and tips on distance learning with the help of homeschooling and industry experts.
During the live session, these key tips that were shared can definitely help in making most of our child's learning experience at home:
1. Set up a designated study area
Allotting a well-lit and ventilated, clean, and organized space in your house that can serve as a study area for your kids can help them focus on their online learning and can lessen distractions on their study time. Organizing a personal shelf or drawers within reach that contains all the learning materials and school supplies would be a lot of help for your kids.
2. Set and follow a schedule complete with break times
Learning at home does not mean break time is every time. We should train our kids to adhere to their class time and breaks like what they do in school. It is important that we set up a schedule for them even when studying. Not only that this will help our kids manage their time, but this will also condition their mind and body in preparing for the task ahead.
3. Make time for physical activities
Being in front of a computer or mobile phone for too long is not good for your kids. that is why Physical exercise is important since it helps keep children healthy and primed for learning. Just like in school, incorporate this in your child’s schedule and try to diversify the activities, it can be in the form of dance, sports, or just pure exercise.
4. Get creative
The distance learning setup is a great time to explore more extracurricular activities since there is no limit as opposed to a regular school setup. This is where moms can get creative in introducing different activities to their kids. To start on their creative journey, it is best to have art supplies nearby such as crayons, colored pens, and paper. It’s a refreshing activity that stimulates the imagination of kids. There’s no right or wrong so just let them explore and have fun!
5. Prepare fun merienda breaks
Break time is every student’s favorite subject. That is why I always make sure that Chelsea enjoys her break time by me preparing her favorite snack and a glass of TANG! TANG is made up of 100% Vitamin C and real fruit which is perfect for a quick refreshing break. To make it more exciting, moms can spruce the merienda menu with special treats when kids do well in their classes and mix it with healthy food like fruits. Add in a game or two to double up the fun!
Distance learning is a unique experience for every mom and child pairing. There will be struggles to get the groove, but the fun lies in how it is a more personalized and engaging experience. TANG, in partnership with Edukasyon.ph, is here to keep moms company on their distance learning journey.
For moms who missed out on the live session of Prepared with TANG: Get ready for Distance Learning, you can still check it out here: https://bit.ly/3gupPU9. And for more tips and insights to make distance learning more fun and exciting with TANG, visit facebook.com/TangPhilippines/.
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