Effective Strategies for Educating at Home with Dale Langley, PsyD
While we are all doing our part to “flatten the curve,” let’s consider some easy and effective ways to minimize your stress and improve the stay-at-home experience for you and your child. Some of you are struggling with perfectionism during this time while others are feeling overwhelmed and disorganized. In this introductory video, Dr. Dale Langley will help all parents begin to adopt a healthy, balanced mindset we call “Structured Flexibility.” You will learn to implement proven strategies designed to increase your efficiency and effectiveness with Educating at Home.
PART I
Getting Started: Establishing Effective Routines
Within this uncharted territory, many families are trying to balance the demands of education, careers, and family interactions all under one roof. Establishing predictable routines has become more essential than ever. While we’re sure you’ve come up with new routines and that some things are probably working well, we’re guessing there are probably areas that can still use some fine tuning. Creating crystal clear expectations for “how we do things in our family” will help both the adults and children in your home know the what, when, and how of moving through the tasks of each day. We know it might be hard to imagine finishing a conference call without being interrupted by your child asking for help… but try these simple strategies and your child may just become your star student and your favorite co-worker!
Homeschool Hack #1
Starting Your Day
Homeschool Hack #2
Supporting Successful Transitions
Homeschool Hack #3
Teaching Your Child to be Your Co-worker
Homeschool Hack #4
Getting a Handle on Screen Time
PART II
Schooling At Home: Create Your Learning Environment
Having the right amount of structure and predictability in an academic schedule can help increase your child’s focus, compliance and fluency in completing their daily tasks. These skill modules present realistic options for how best to schedule your day and optimize your space to facilitate learning.
Homeschool Hack #5
Using a Daily Schedule
Homeschool Hack #6
Optimizing Your Space
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PART III
Parents as Teachers: Educational Strategies that Work
Most of you are wondering how the heck your child’s classroom teacher does this full time. A pro tip from teachers to parents: the more engaged a learner is in their subject matter, the better the outcomes. In these skill modules you will learn simple but effective ways to increase your child’s autonomy, engagement, and enjoyment in their academic activities. Applications for your child’s play time are also discussed.
Homeschool Hack #7
Strategies to Promote Independence
Homeschool Hack #8
Actively Engaging Your Learner
Homeschool Hack #9
Don’t Forget the Fun
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