Thank goodness I don’t have babies. I have two girls, one is 10, and one is on the verge of 13. They are very independent and can get in their zones and do e-learning while being successful and efficient with their work. To adapt to the new environment, we created structure. It was very much understood that just because you’re not physically in a school building doesn’t mean you’re not at school. So, you’re going to have a structured day. You’re going to wake up, you’re going to shower, do your hair, and put clothes on just like you’re going to school. So, the first thing was setting that expectation for my girls.
The second thing was creating a space for them to learn. We turned a room in our basement into an e-learning room. It’s set up for the girls to do school together. We have a desk, bookcases, and things that they need to be successful. E-learning has been all about creating structure and setting the same expectations. I expect the same effort and grades. In terms of my workspace, I do my work in my sitting area. I’m usually up here all by myself. My husband is a superintendent and works in his district, so I am at home alone with the girls most days.
