For middle grades learners, we suggest parents assist their students by implementing the following:
Set up a work area for your student at home away from TV/social media distractions
Come up with a work schedule but let your student have input. Distance learning doesn’t have to be between regular school hours. Set aside study times, break times, and recreation times that work for your student and your family.
During work times, consider limiting access to distractions, such as the cell phone. We know that when a student’s phone is nearby, the focus on their work declines dramatically. While access may be appropriate to seek assistance from the teacher or work with a peer from remote, limit their access to non-academic conversations during school work time.