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~ ~ ~ Unless you live under a rock, you're probably aware of the chaos that the coronavirus has created. From stores running out of toilet paper to churches going on lockdown, nobody is sure of anything anything. One thing that a lot of people are concerned about is the sudden responsibility of making sure their children have an education outside of the classroom. This is also true of adult learners in high school and in college. As someone who was homeschooled in my high school years, I didn't always follow a plan. I just kinda stayed in my PJs, put in my required hours, and watched All My Children. But over the years I've come across a few things I wish I knew or things I wish I would have followed. These tips will work for both high schoolers and college students. Feel free to share! ~ ~ ~ 1) Make a to-do list. You won't be scrambling quite as much to figure out what needs to be done if you have a simple to-do list. Priorities come first, so if you have a report due in two days, make sure that's at the top. If you need to read a chapter by Friday, write it in accordingly. 2) Create a schedule. As a homeschooler, the temptation to do whatever whenever was very real. You might be thinking, "Oh hey I can get up at 11 and not worry". Not true! For one thing, you'll throw your body's clock out of whack and by the time the schools open back up, you're going to struggle to get back into a routine. So, stick to a schedule. If your particular school's classes do not require you to be online at a certain time, be reasonable. Perhaps you're a math wiz at 9am; do your math in the mornings. History buff in the afternooons? Go for it! Don't forget to schedule in your to-do's! 3) Take regular breaks. Schedule in a "lunch time" or a recess (let's get real; Netflix) time. Or maybe this is a good time for your "gym" session. Take this time to recharge with food, water, and at the least, light stretches. 4) Use the Pomodoro technique. Set a timer on your phone or computer for twenty minutes and work for that allotted time period. Take a break for five to ten minutes, come back, and repeat. 5) Change up your study space. Stuck at a desk? Move to the couch or bed. Always studying on the bed? Give yourself more structure at your desk. 6) Stay clean! You've probably heard that two million times over the past two or three weeks, but I'm not just referring to your hands. Wipe off your desk regularly (at least once a day). When you have your study materials out, only have out what you need. You don't need your book report notes while studying the Pythagorean Theorem. Do you have any homeschool tips? Have you studied at home before? Leave your comments!
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