During the COVID-19 pandemic, children cannot go to school and must carry out learning activities at home. nowDuring the learning process at home, the role of parents is very important in assisting children in learning so that they remain enthusiastic and can absorb lessons well.
Indonesian people are now starting to live a lifestyle new normal. In this lifestyle, people are able to carry out their activities as usual with the new rules. However, the lifestyle new normal cannot be applied in the teaching and learning process at school, so children still have to study at home.
Tips for Accompanying Children Studying at Home
Accompanying children to study at home during the COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge for many parents, especially for those who also have to work from home. now, so that Mother is not overwhelmed and the Little One's learning activities remain effective, come on, see the following guide:
1. Schedule daily activities with children
Staying at home can make your little one think that this is a non-stop vacation. As a result, he may not want to learn. So, stick to a daily activity schedule for your little one and involve him in making that schedule. This way can make him more willing to accept and follow a mutually agreed schedule.
Mothers can discuss and ask your little one's opinion about what time he wants to wake up, take a shower, study, eat, and rest. For example, every Monday to Friday, your little one wakes up at 6 am, then takes a shower and has breakfast. After that, learning activities can start at 8-11 am. If the learning activities are complete, your little one can rest, have lunch, or play.
2. Pay attention to the place and length of time for children's learning
The place of learning is one of the important factors to support the little one's learning concentration, you know, Bun. Choose a room that is comfortable, quiet, and has good lighting. In addition, avoid rooms in which there are toys or television because it can interfere with concentration.
The length of study time should also not go unnoticed, yes, Bun. Generally, children can concentrate fully for 20 minutes while studying. So, after your little one has finished working on some questions for 20 minutes, you can let him rest for a while.
3. Get to know your child's learning style
Every child has their own learning style. It is important for you to recognize your little one's learning style to make it easier for you to accompany him and make it easier for your little one to also receive lessons.
If your child is more receptive to information by seeing, it means he has a visual learning style. With this learning style, give your little one books with more pictures and various and colorful written forms. Mothers can also teach your little one by using a mind map or mind mapping.
If your little one is more comfortable learning by listening to your mother read a book, it means that she has an auditory learning style. In accompanying him while studying, use a soft intonation and like telling a story, yes, Bun.
Finally, your little one has a kinesthetic learning style if he understands the lesson better when he is allowed to move, for example twirling a pencil or moving his feet. In this learning style, Mother can prepare props or practice directly what is learned, so that the information is easier for the Little One to remember.
4. Establish communication with the school
Even though your little one only studies at home and doesn't go to school, you still need to regularly communicate with the teacher at school, right? You can ask what material your little one needs to learn.
Some schools have created a learning system on line, for example by conducting a question and answer session via video call or collect assignments via an app. However, make sure you always accompany your little one when accessing the internet.
Occasionally give him a reward for certain achievements, for example when he manages to memorize a material or can work on several questions. That way, your little one will be more motivated to study at home and the learning process can be fun for him.
Studying at home is one of the government's efforts to break the chain of the spread of COVID-19. However, don't let this time at home be used by children just to play and laze around.
Apply the tips for accompanying children to study that have been described above so that your little one doesn't get bored during the COVID-19 pandemic and can still get an education like when he was at school.
If your little one is having a hard time adjusting to the home study system or if he seems gloomy when he's "cooped up" at home, try having a heart-to-heart talk with him. If necessary, consult a psychologist. Children can be frustrated in these situations, especially if they have learning difficulties such as dyslexia or dyscalculia.
During this pandemic, take advantage of the health app on line, such as ALODOKTER, to consult a psychologist. Through the ALODOKTER application, you can chat directly with a doctor, psychologist, or psychiatrist, and make an appointment with a doctor at the hospital if you really need an in-person examination.
