Make Pre-K Online Learning Easier for Your Child with A Regular Morning Schedule

Whether your child is just beginning to attend preschool, or if you’re transitioning them from in-person to at-home classes, getting accustomed to online learning can be challenging. Being at home can slightly blur the boundaries between “school time” and “free time” while they’re still at home.

One of the best ways to help your child make the transition is by having a set routine morning schedule. One of the best ways to help your child make this transition is by setting a morning routine. This will help them get into the right headspace and be prepared to learn.

At Playgarden Prep, we want all of our online students to have an amazing experience. Here are a few tips to help make this happen!

Establishing A Morning Routine Before Online Preschool

1 – Have a set wake-up time

Don’t let your child sleep in on school days just because they’re at home. The sound of the alarm going off, and your insistence that it’s time to get up, will reinforce the idea that it is time to get ready for their day. 

As your child gets older, you can encourage a little autonomy by giving them control of their alarm clock —but make it clear they will be expected to be ready for classes at the proper time.

2 – Get dressed

Another way to reinforce the importance and regularity of online school is to encourage your child to get dressed in real clothing for class. Pajamas are comfortable, but are meant for leisure, not class! The routine of getting dressed is another way to reinforce the importance of their online classes, and differentiate between class time and free time.

3 – Eat a good breakfast

A regular and balanced breakfast should be part of any child’s morning routine, whether they’re attending in-person or online classes.  A good breakfast will give them the energy to stay alert and participate enthusiastically throughout the day.

4 – Set a dedicated learning space

If at all possible, your child should have a space in the home which is solely for learning and study.  This should be free of toys, games, and other distractions. A dedicated space will encourage them to focus on If possible, your child should have a space in the home which is solely for school and learning.  This should be free of toys, games, and other distractions. A dedicated space will encourage them to focus on learning, and will reinforce when they are learning vs. when they are free to do what they want.

5 – 5 – Switch up the weekends

Loosen up a bit on weekends. Make sure your child knows that online school isn’t an everyday thing, and that the weekend is for relaxation. Allowing them to sleep in a little bit more, or choose an activity they would like to do for the day will not only be a treat, but will also differentiate between “home mode” and “school mode.”

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