Tips For Keeping Kids Motivated While Homeschooling
7 Teacher-Recommended Ways to Keep Kids Motivated While Virtually Learning
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"My kids have a jar and put a marble for every assignment they finish. When they finish 100 percent of their assignments for the week (or you could make it a day), they get to pick out a treat, movie to watch, game to play, or decide what's for dinner." — Danielle Trayes, 6th grade
"Make sure your kids maintain a sense of contact with their teachers. I've made the greatest effort to video conference with the whole group and smaller groups to a sense of connection. Teaching and learning relies on human interaction to foster comfort so students are encouraged to take risks as they continue to grow and learn. These times are so incredibly stressful for adults and kids alike, so that daily check-in is so important for continued learning, even if the circumstances are less than ideal." — Julie Gravett, 6th grade
"Give kiddos one task at a time, or break a large task into manageable pieces with separate deadlines. Too much at once can be overwhelming and shut them down, especially with the stress of doing it all from home! Taking it one thing at a time will help them feel accomplished and keep from being overwhelmed." — Dani Keller, 7th grade