If possible, creating a special place for each child to complete their school work, with a table or desk and some natural lighting, can be helpful. Even better if it can be separate from their bedroom.
Headphones can be used to block out noise from distracting siblings or working parents, making it possible for families to work in one room. Meanwhile, families with Playstation or Xbox consoles can use them to access Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom – handy if the computer is being used by someone else.
While they’re completing schoolwork, try to make sure children are comfortable with good posture, and that their eyes are focused towards the top of the screen if they’re looking at a laptop. If older children have mobile phones, encourage them to leave them in a separate room and close down all other apps on their digital devices while taking part in online lessons.
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