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At home learning is a great way for kids to further develop skills learned in the classroom. Parents can help facilitate this learning and set their child up for success.
Author
Katie Wickliff
Published
April 2024
At home learning is a great way for kids to further develop skills learned in the classroom. Parents can help facilitate this learning and set their child up for success.
Author
Katie Wickliff
Published
April 2024
At home learning is a great way for kids to further develop skills learned in the classroom. Parents can help facilitate this learning and set their child up for success.
Author
Katie Wickliff
Published
April 2024
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Parents and caregivers know that children learn from every interaction and experience, whether it’s counting seashells, building with blocks, or exploring a science museum. It doesn’t matter where they are: children are like sponges, soaking up a great deal of knowledge every day.
In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of learning at home and provide simple strategies to support your child’s learning. We’ll also share several resources and tools to help make learning at home more fun for your child (and for you!) Whether you want to help your child practice academic skills or build knowledge on a topic they love, we’ve got you covered.
Learning at home has several advantages. First, it allows children to practice the skills and knowledge introduced at school in a safe, supportive environment. Second, kids who learn at home can take charge of their education, discover their learning styles, and follow their interests. By learning outside the traditional classroom, children engage in authentic work, promoting critical thinking skills, independence, and creativity.
As a parent of two children, I’ve seen these benefits firsthand. My daughter often deals with math anxiety and sometimes feels the pressure more acutely at school. When she is at home, we practice her math skills by playing board games, taking nature walks, and making art. She knows that she can take her time figuring out problems, which lowers her stress level.
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:
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Here at DoodleMath, we have many resources to help your kids develop a love of learning. As a classroom teacher and tutor, I encouraged families to make math fun by using games to reinforce important concepts.
In addition to these 10 activities, be sure to check out DoodleMath, our interactive math app that helps kids boost math skills while building confidence.
At home learning involves tasks and activities that students complete at home, either independently or with supervision.
The benefits of at home learning include: being able to practice skills in a lower stress environment, more flexibility to pursue personal interests, and the ability to develop independence.
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Katie Wickliff
Katie holds a master’s degree in Education from the University of Colorado and a bachelor’s degree in both Journalism and English from The University of Iowa. She has over 15 years of education experience as a K-12 classroom teacher and Orton-Gillingham certified tutor. Most importantly, Katie is the mother of two elementary students, ages 8 and 11. She is passionate about math education and firmly believes that the right tools and support will help every student reach their full potential.
Katie Wickliff
Katie holds a master’s degree in Education from the University of Colorado and a bachelor’s degree in both Journalism and English from The University of Iowa. She has over 15 years of education experience as a K-12 classroom teacher and Orton-Gillingham certified tutor. Most importantly, Katie is the mother of two elementary students, ages 8 and 11. She is passionate about math education and firmly believes that the right tools and support will help every student reach their full potential.
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