{"id":20431,"date":"2019-12-14T15:19:28","date_gmt":"2019-12-14T13:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/zaparents-blog\/?p=20431"},"modified":"2022-01-05T17:28:42","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T15:28:42","slug":"prepare-2020-7-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/blog\/education\/homeschooling\/prepare-2020-7-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare your homeschooler for 2022 : 7 things to do"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are several tasks home education parents can accomplish over the summer holiday to prepare for 2022. While it is tempting to wait until January, completing these tasks now will help you ease into the new academic year.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Celebrate 2021:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Your child has worked hard \u2013 and so have you! It\u2019s important to celebrate their accomplishments, so why not do something fun to recognise them for a job well done and to commemorate the end of the academic year. Have a graduation ceremony, throw a party or enjoy a special outing. Mark the end of 2021 and make way for 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Tie up loose ends:<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you have any tasks or exams left to mark, do it now and record the marks. Also, finalise any administrative tasks related to your child\u2019s education. <\/span>Then sort through your child\u2019s work to decide which samples to keep for their portfolio and recycle the rest. If you want a record of some of the things your child has done throughout the year, take some photos and create a scrapbook or album once again preparing for 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Evaluate the past year: <\/span><\/h2>\n

Now is the time to evaluate what worked and what didn\u2019t during the year. Is the curriculum working for you and your child? Do you feel like your child is learning? What skills must your child focus on in the coming year? Don\u2019t forget to ask your child for input. What did they think about the school year? Are there any changes they would like to make next year? Listening to your child\u2019s feedback will enable you to craft a tailored learning experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Consider whether you need help:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Are there subjects you struggled with this year? Or will there be subjects that you can\u2019t handle in 2020? It\u2019s okay to admit if you need help \u2013 you\u2019d be amazed at the number of people who are ready and willing to support you. Enlisting the help of a tutor<\/a> is easy \u2013 start researching your options now.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Clean out your space:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Whether your homeschool space takes up an entire room or just a cupboard in the spare room, now is the time to clean and reorganise it. Gather everything \u2013 papers, projects, books and supplies \u2013 and put it in one pile. Then tackle it all at once. Consider what you already have and look for ways to reuse it before buying anything new. (It\u2019s good for both the environment and your pocket.)<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Consider next year\u2019s schedule: <\/span><\/h2>\n

You don\u2019t have to plan out the entire 2020 academic year; just covering a few basics will relieve a lot of stress as January approaches. For example, when will you start the new academic year? Will you be adding a new learner? Have you considered how they will fit\u00a0into the mix? For peace of mind and to see how everything\u00a0will fit together, map out at least the first week of the new academic year in detail.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Relax: <\/span><\/h2>\n

Use the summer break to relax and recharge. And if you are stuck for things to do this December \u2013 especially now that you have all this free time! \u2013 here are a few ideas.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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