About
About Us
Leadership Team
Annual Report
Mutual Growth Podcast
Impact Report
Resources
Knowledge Center
Financial Calculators
Financial Quizzes
Security Center
Contact Us
Careers
Find a Branch Near You
215.788.1234
Find a Branch
215.788.1234
site logo
  • Personal
    • Bank
      • Checking
      • Savings & Money Market
    • Borrow
      • Credit Cards
      • Home Equity Loans & Lines of Credit
      • Home Mortgages
      • Personal Loans
      • Meet The Team
      • Apply for a Loan
    • Manage
      • Online Banking
      • Mobile Banking
      • Visa Debit Cards
      • Your Credit Score
      • Credit Cards
      • Zelle® Complete
      • Safe Deposit Boxes
    • Personal Banking Rates
    • Financial Calculators
  • Small Business
    • Bank
      • Checking
      • Savings & Money Market
    • Borrow
    • Manage
      • Cash Management
      • Merchant Services
    • Meet The Team
    • Industries
    • Resources
  • Commercial
    • Bank
      • Checking
      • Savings & Money Market
    • Borrow
    • Manage
      • Cash Management
      • Merchant Services
    • Meet The Team
    • Industries
    • Resources
  • How We Grow Communities
    • Community Commitment
    • Penn Community Foundation
    • Community News
  • Log in
site logo
  • Log In
  • Personal
    • Bank
    • Checking
    • Savings & Money Market
    • Borrow
    • Manage
    • Personal Banking Rates
    • Financial Calculators
  • Small Business
    • Bank
    • Checking
    • Savings & Money Market
    • Borrow
    • Manage
    • Meet The Team
    • Industries
    • Resources
  • Commercial
    • Bank
    • Checking
    • Savings & Money Market
    • Borrow
    • Cash Management
    • Merchant Services
    • Meet The Team
    • Industries
    • Resources
  • Communities
    • Community Commitment
    • Penn Community Foundation
    • Community News
  • About
    • About Us
    • Leadership Team
    • Careers
    • Annual Report
    • Mutual Growth Podcast
    • Impact Report
  • Resources
    • Knowledge Center
    • Financial Calculators
    • Financial Quizzes
    • Security Center
  • Contact Us
Careers
Find a Branch Near You
215.788.1234

Homeschooling During COVID-19

The anxiety and events surrounding the spread of COVID-19 have given teachers and parents a lot to process and children a load of stress to absorb. However, you must realize, it is reasonable to feel out of control when unexpected, and out-of-the-norm things occur like COVID-19. Give yourself some time to be upset and adjust to the loss of schedule, canceled events, and the ability to get together with your friends and loved ones without fear.

Through all this, school is another factor, and children are forced to get their education remotely online. It is definitely an adjustment, but here you will learn a few ways to prepare for homeschooling, how to utilize technology effectively, and the importance of taking a break when you need to.

Prep Guide For Homeschooling

Here are some tips to prepare for homeschooling:

Provide Yourself Time to Reflect and Plan

Consider what will work best for you in terms of:

  • Goal-setting
  • Planning
  • Structure
  • Free time

Think about your kids and what they need and how they are wired.

How do you plan on getting your work done? Many parents at home with their kids will have to work remotely as well. And, this can change the way they use their time. If you are married, talk with your spouse about sharing the load and balancing work time.

Understand that this is all new. So, do not compare yourself with your neighbors or friends who have already been homeschooling regularly. And do not try to recreate school itself. This should be a temporary situation that can add a bit more stress in your life. It can also be exciting, and there are many ways to bring the best out of this unique time.

Build a Schedule

Children require routine. You cannot treat homeschool like snow days. You need to structure things and become organized. That routine is even more critical when the world feels uncertain, and they are experiencing anxiety all around them. Creating a schedule and having some type of plan in place will provide your kids with security.

You may want to divide up the day with:

  • Schoolwork
  • Outside play
  • Screen time
  • Chores

You can have your child complete their schoolwork right away in the morning to get it out of the way. They can use the afternoon and evening for downtime like outdoor play, watching a movie, or a little screen time.

Some schools already have a schedule in place where your child will have planned, online, school time, with their usual recess and lunch breaks in between.

The point is to get on a consistent schedule and stick to it.

Gather Resources

Contact your school district to see if they have virtual learning online resources available. Most will. They may send packets to you through the mail, or the information will be available online. There are also online education companies that provide free access to materials. Go through these materials and see how you can work them into your child’s daily assignments. Take into consideration your child’s interests with writing prompts, art classes, and such.

Utilizing Technology For Homeschooling

These days people are relying on technology for online education. You will find a range of educational technology companies that provide families with free educational resources.

For instance, there’s ABCmouse which is a learning program that covers:

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Music
  • Art
  • And more

They provide this through puzzles, books, and games.

Another resource is BrainPOP which offers learning movies and games across an array of topics in:

  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Social Studies
  • STEM

You also have Khan Academy, a nonprofit education company that provides instructional videos and practice exercises in history, STEM, and more.

Taking A Break

Don’t be afraid to take a break and walk away from virtual school every now and then when you need to. With homeschooling, it is too easy to lose your patience or become frustrated. After all, how long ago was it that you went to school, now you’ are having to relearn everything so you can help your child succeed? This makes you both teacher and student. Not to mention, the amount of material you will be covering while homeschooling your child will be far more than what is included during a traditional school day.

Every day, remember to be kind to yourself and patient with your child. This was not planned, and everybody right now is feeling stretched and stressed. The world is missing routines and communities. Therefore, it is imperative to take care of yourself each day so that you are in the best position to help your child succeed in homeschool.

Laugh with your children about messes and mistakes. Sing with them as you both wash your hands.

Stay connected with people virtually. Create group chats with your friends and family so you can share complaints, stories, and experiences. Share photos.

Takeaway

Homeschool during COVID-19 will not be relaxed. There are ways you can make it easier to stick to a routine and ensure your child continues receiving the best education possible. Use the technology and resources available to make your job as your child’s homeschool teacher easier.

Posted on September 3, 2020September 4, 2020Author Penn Community BankCategories COVID-19, General

Post navigation

← Be the Change: Keys to Starting a Nonprofit Organization
Revisiting Your Budget During a Crisis →

Search

Recent Posts

  • Celebrating the Career of Diane Brown
  • Reflections During Women’s History Month
  • Daylight Savings: Spring Savings Tips
  • Protect Your Accounts by Avoiding Phishing Scams
  • Celebrating International Women’s Day

Categories

  • Business Banking
  • COVID-19
  • DE&I
  • Digital Banking
  • Economic forecast
  • Financial Literacy
  • General
  • Personal Banking
  • Podcast
  • Residential Lending
  • Security

Archives

  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • August 2018
To give you the best possible experience, this site uses cookies and by continuing to use the site you agree that we can save them on your device.
Accept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT

215.788.1234 Find a Branch Near You

Personal Bank Borrow Manage Personal Banking Rates Financial Calculators
Small Business Bank Borrow Manage Meet The Team Industries Resources
Commercial Bank Borrow Manage Meet The Team Industries Resources
How We Grow Communities Community Commitment Penn Community Foundation Community News
Security Center Privacy Policy
Accessibility Statement Site Map

US Routing Number: 231373182 
|  Penn Community Bank NMLS #: 434939

© 2023 Penn Community Bank. All Rights Reserved