As winter sets in, our children face unique learning challenges that can affect their motivation.
Shorter days and cold, wet seasons often lead to less outdoor activity and more indoor screen-time.
Consequently, these can impact energy levels and mood, making it harder for kids to concentrate on their studies.
However, all it takes are a few adjustments to help keep their study routines positive and productive. Let’s check them out…
Aim for Consistency
- Keep up established and regular routines including mealtimes and bedtimes.
- Prep in advance: Get school bags ready the night before to avoid morning chaos
- Kick-start the day together with a family brekkie. We realise this one might be a bit of a stretch..!
Create a Cosy Study Space
Sometimes, our kids just want to snuggle under the duvet as soon as they’re home – leading to over exposure to screen-time.
Instead, you could create a quiet but comfy study area with:
- Changeable coloured lighting to suit their mood
- Cosy essentials such as chairs with a warm blanket and plump cushions
What a great, inexpensive way for them to put their own stamp on their own study space.
Encourage Exercise
You might have noticed your kids succumbing to hibernation mode – and let’s face it, so do we!
How about considering ways to stay active over the winter?
- Check out indoor activities from young people theatre groups or swimming baths to sports clubs offering schemes and classes
- Local village and town halls often offer fitness or dance opportunities
- Look for local options right under your nose
This way, you can help them stay active to help maintain both physical energy and brain power during those colder spells.
Enjoy downtime too.
Hands up! Who loves chilly walks wrapped up in toasty hat, coat and gloves, followed by a steaming hot chocolate or cuppa?
Quite a lot of us then!
It really is essential to find some kind of balance in any work or school week.
So, if you can grab opportunities in natural daylight over the weekend, for instance, it’s a lovely way to nurture emotional health as well as have family time or downtime with friends.
While Winter may bring plenty challenges, you can still turn winter into a season of growth and positivity.
Need specialist support?
Of course, if your son or daughter constantly struggles at school whether a core subject or exams are approaching, it can make a huge difference to arrange some personalised online tutoring.
And more so when the dark evenings pull in, or driving anywhere is a pain, online tuition can truly be a Godsend.
Our tutor team with terrific online classrooms can nip any learning issues in the bud, while also offering longer-term safe support without anyone getting stuck in traffic!
Just get in touch here to find out more.
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