Jo Conway shares COVID-19 home learning tips with the national press
As the UK entered the first COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, Joanna Conway shared her home learning tips with The Guardian, BBC 5Live and BBC North West Tonight. Read the full article here.
“Great learning only happens when children feel happy, safe and secure. Provide your children with reassurance and love.”
“Let your child create their own structure or timetable for the day, combining their ideas and home learning. If they try and schedule double PlayStation every morning, then it’s probably time for parents to step in, but give them the option first. I think a lot of parents will be impressed with the outcome.”
“There are so many benefits to outdoor learning: children develop an appreciation of the world around them, enhance their solving skills and increase their sensory skills, not forgetting the benefits for physical and mental health. Maybe you could learn about all the plants and trees near your house, or create your own outdoor circuit and do a daily workout together. Doing something physical keeps our mind healthy too.”
“Enjoy the extra time together. Create some artwork, a board game, make a meal together, do a jigsaw, write a song or put on a production, a dance or make a video. Maybe you could send it to relatives to cheer them up. I would also recommend sharing a ‘family gratitude’ each day.”
