Home learning is a great opportunity for kids to feel confident and empowered, and parents can support this by creating a positive learning environment. Try these strategies to help encourage learning at home: 

• Establish a routine. Children thrive when they know what to expect, so create a learning routine and commit to it as much as possible. Keep at home learning routines simple–more complex routines are confusing and harder to maintain. 

• Create a calm home learning environment. Dedicate a space for your child to concentrate on their learning. Ideally, this space should be tidy and organised to minimise distractions. 

• Show interest in your child’s work. This one is so important! Talk to your child about what they’re doing, reading, and learning– and truly listen to their answers. 

• Encourage their interests. At home learning gives kids the opportunity to pursue topics they’re passionate about, whether that’s art, architecture, or animals! For instance, my son loves reading mystery novels. So when I stumbled upon ‘Murdle’, a book full of logic-based murder mystery puzzles, I knew he’d love solving them at home. 

• Celebrate success. Be your child’s biggest cheerleader and celebrate even the smallest victories. When they see that their efforts are being noticed and rewarded, they feel more motivated and confident in their abilities.