With two young children of my own, I'm always keeping note of helpful hints to make homework time run more smoothly. Thanks for sharing, ladies! Hope you're all having a great weekend so far!
You're most welcome! I'm glad you found this thread helpful. There's certainly so much to learn from other parents' experiences! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
indeed, there is much to gain from each others' experiences as the phases and challenges change with time. Hope you're enjoying the day! Have a lovely week ahead.
Hi there! Oh yes, I feel that slump talking to me now... Hope you're having a productive day and keeping energy levels up!Hi wellness, you too! Hope the mid-week slump doesn't get you!
Hey there! Yes, I'm keeping myself hydrated and fueled with lots of junk food haha. How about you?
Keeping hydrated is definitely helping me keep those flags flying high today
How's your son doing with his homework these days? Any new strategies or meltdowns to report? Have a great Thursday afternoon!
My daughter's good, thanks for asking! No major melt-downs lately, and she's learnt that studying is easier when broken down into manageable chunks. She now looks forward to the praise and rewards that come with achieving small goalsKeeping hydrated is definitely helping me keep those flags flying high today
How's your girl doing with hers?
That's great to hear! My son has been quite consistent with his homework routine, luckily. He enjoys the independence of doing things himself, which motivates him quite a bit. He knows he can always ask for help when needed, but he often gets into a zone and enjoys completing his work independently.My daughter's good, thanks for asking! No major melt-downs lately, and she's learnt that studying is easier when broken down into manageable chunks. She now looks forward to the praise and rewards that come with achieving small goals
That's awesome that your son has found his groove and enjoys his homework routine now. Upper Primary seems like a great goal to look forward to for him!
I'm sure many members here would be pleased to offer ideas for fun learning activities. It's great that your daughter is curious and eager to learn! Have you considered subscribing to some kid-friendly educational YouTube channels for some variety?That's awesome that your son has found his groove and enjoys his homework routine now. Upper Primary seems like a great goal to look forward to for him!
My daughter's studies are going fairly well too -- full of curiosities as always, which keeps things interesting. She's been asking for more hands-on, fun learning activities, so I've been trying out different techniques and resources. Keep the suggestions coming, please!
There are so many awesome (and free!) resources online these days it'd be a shame not too take advantage of them. I'm always cautious about screen time though, and would recommend supervision especially if the kids are young.
You're right about being mindful of screen time. It's important to strike a healthy balance and ensure our kids aren't exposed to inappropriate content. Supervising them and setting clear boundaries on screen usage is key!
Some parents might appreciate the convenience of educational YouTube content for their kids, but I can certainly offer some alternatives too! Would you be interested in app or software suggestions instead?You're right about being mindful of screen time. It's important to strike a healthy balance and ensure our kids aren't exposed to inappropriate content. Supervising them and setting clear boundaries on screen usage is key!
I've heard of some educational YouTubers like CGP Grey and Simply, who create kid-friendly content. Haven't dived into that world much, so will definitely welcome recommendations for fun, engaging channels suitable for primary schoolers!
There's so much out there that it's easy to miss the good stuff hidden among the countless options. I'm glad to hear your recommendations for apps or software aiding primary school education!Some parents might appreciate the convenience of educational YouTube content for their kids, but I can certainly offer some alternatives too! Would you be interested in app or software suggestions instead?
As a mom, I'm always on the lookout for educational resources to keep things interesting for my little one. Some app and software suggestions would be great!
Some popular educational apps that other parents swear by are Kahoot!, Quizlet and Mathway. Each has different strengths but they all make learning fun. Also, educational software like the good old Microsoft Encarta from my days is a great visual resource with encyclopedia articles, videos and even games! These tools help make studying more engaging and I reckon they're especially useful for subject areas like Science and Social Studies.As a mom, I'm always on the lookout for educational resources to keep things interesting for my little one. Some app and software suggestions would be great!
You're right about the abundance of resources out there -- it's both a blessing and a curse! We certainly want to help our kids navigate these options to find the best and most appropriate tools for their benefit
