Top 5 Tips for Home Schooling

We appreciate that some of you are home-schooling your children as well as trying do your full time role! Please find some tips below to help you; our team at Pertemps Bristol Commercial think tip 5 is the best – make sure you remind yourself that you are doing GREAT!

Are you juggling home-schooling and working from home? Here are five tips to help you as you take on your new teaching role.

1. Take Your Time

Don't try to do the whole curriculum at once. Create realistic goals and prioritise the subjects that need attention. Set a schedule for the day as your child would have at school but remember you can be flexible.

2. Be Organised

Create timetables to give you and your child a sense of what's to come in the week. Consider how you want to break up your learning week too, whether that’s going out in the garden or giving them a chance to play with their toys. Flexibility is crucial in-home schooling. Your schedule can always be adapted depending on your child’s needs. 

3. Listen and Engage

Listen to what your child’s interests are. Discuss with them the curriculum and what different topics they will cover and when. Maintain positive encouragement and reinforcement whenever you can.

4. Create Space

Be creative. Utilise different spaces within your home if you can but always ensure its away from distractions as much as possible. Your child will have have a better chance of staying on track.

5. Give Yourself Credit

It’s an unsettling time and not an easy job. Make sure you take timeout for yourself. Whether that’s doing exercise, reading a book or calling a friend. You’re doing great.

We have attached a little competition HERE for your little ones as well with the chance to win a £25 Amazon gift card! Grab yourself a cup of tea have a break let them colour in.

Remember we are with you every step of the way…. And if required, give yourself an inset day.

Stay safe,
From all the Pertemps Bristol Commercial Team