vities, whether he or she likes to paint, play an instrument, dance, or journal.
- Do the same thing every time. Aim for variety when taking breaks. Doing lots of different activities, especially trying new ones, helps children stay alert and takes their minds off of schoolwork.
- Make big changes right away. Don’t rework your child’s whole schedule if you want to add more breaks. Take small steps so you and your child can get used to the new format.
- Give in to distractions. Even with frequent breaks, kids can get distracted during lessons. The only problem is when distractions get your child off track. Help your child stay focused by reminding him or her that a break is coming soon.
- Take a break longer than planned. Sometimes it’s tempting to extend a break, but kids will quickly lose motivation if this happens. Help your child get used to sticking to a break schedule to strengthen his or her time management skills.
- Skip a lot of breaks. It’s okay for your child to skip or postpone a break if he or she doesn’t want to lose momentum on a task. But skipping all of the breaks can impair a child’s performance.
Adding breaks to your child’s school schedule is an easy way to improve online learning. It makes learning easier by relieving stress and boosting motivation. In the comments below, take a minute to tell us what your child does during breaks.