• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
Parent University logo

Parent University

  • Hello, sign in
    My Account
  • Show Search

Learn More

  • Home
  • Power Parent Magazine
  • Resources
  • Trending News
  • Parent University Courses
  • About

Get Involved

  • PALs Hub
  • Calendar
  • Interests Survey
  • My Account
  • Contact

Course Categories

  • Academics
  • Attendance
  • Community Supports
  • Health and Wellness
  • Technology Tools

GRPS

  • GRPS website
  • Enroll in GRPS
  • GRPS YouTube Channel
  • GRPS Facebook Page
  • GRPS Parents Facebook Page
Hide Search
  • Power Parent Magazine
  • PALs
  • Resources
  • Trending
  • Calendar
  • Archived Courses
Create a Supportive At-Home Learning Environment
Create a Supportive At-Home Learning Environment featured image

When establishing a structured learning environment at home, there are two main things to consider: your child’s age and interests. As your child’s parent or caregiver, you are the person who knows them best. A younger child may thrive best surrounded by books and fun manipulatives, while a student in middle or high school may only require a well-lit desk area to complete their distance learning assignments. For additional insights into creating a learning environment in your home, follow this link. This article by Action for Healthy Kids contains a list of tools and resources specific to transitioning the learning environment during COVID-19.

In this video, learn more about 7 ways you can support remote learning as a parent:

 

Many children respond well to structure and healthy routines; this has traditionally always been the case, even more so now that we are living through a global pandemic. Though it is difficult during these challenging, unprecedented times, attempting to create a sense of calm is important to helping children feel safe, both emotionally and physically. The American Academy of Physicians (AAP) recommends the following for parenting during a pandemic:

  • Address your child’s fears by listening to their questions and responding to the best of your ability, then modeling how to manage feelings of fear and anxiety.
  • Establish and maintain healthy routines for at-home learning, mealtimes, chores, free time, and bedtimes.
  • Use positive discipline, recognizing that many of us us are experiencing heightened anxiety, children included
  • Take care of yourself by finding ways to decompress.
    • Click this link to find out more.

Related articles from the August 2020 issue

What is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)?

Motivating the Reluctant Child

“Rainbows in Windows” and Other Covid-19 Stories

Know what you’re looking for?

Family & Community Engagement Office
parentengagement@grps.org
(616) 819-1977

Connect with us

  • Facebook
  • YouTube

© 2023 Grand Rapids Public Schools | Terms | Log in