Everyone talks about how important it is to learn the basics of time management as an adult. But we believe that you need to learn how to control your time from school. You don’t need any special notebooks and notes in your phone, alarms, or other electronic gimmicks to introduce your child to the right daily routine. It’s quite simple:
- Make a home schedule. You can hang it on the refrigerator so that the student can first know when he or she needs to have lunch, when to rest, and what time to start homework.
- Perform all daily activities at the same time. Waking up, breakfast, lunch, and dinner should be at the same time, so that in a couple of weeks a habit is developed and the child learns to use his or her free time to adapt to the schedule.
- Give a clear understanding of what a “deadline” is. With the advent of distance learning, many students have blurred the line of obligation. Encourage your child to keep a notebook in which the periods for submitting homework, essays, and independent work will be recorded. Share tips on how to get everything done on time. For example, set a deadline 2 days earlier for yourself so that you can be on time for a certain day.
- To form a correct understanding of the categories of “study” and “rest”. A child needs quality rest to recuperate. Therefore, make sure that the daily schedule includes outdoor games, walks in the fresh air, at least mini-workouts with the help of YouTube videos. Do not interfere with communication with classmates and friends. After all, if a student only studies, it will be difficult to avoid burnout.
- A well-designed schedule is the key to success and a healthy psycho-emotional state. Remember this and don’t neglect simple tips.
Online learning is a reality that has firmly and permanently entered our everyday life. Instead of denying online classes, try to provide your child with all the conditions for full-fledged distance learning.