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Homeschooling several children of different ages can be incredibly challenging, especially so if you have a toddler roaming around the house as well. Picture this: your grade-schooler is solving a math problem while the preschooler is silently reading. While assisting one after the other, you will find your toddler bumping into fixtures or finding trouble now and then. You can just imagine how tiring and frustrating it could be.
Fortunately, with the help of some homeschooling resources, wise parents can find ways to keep everything in order while homeschooling. Below are some of the clever ways you can try to keep your toddlers busy while your little ones are studying at home.
Your recreational kits can be made of small bags or tubs filled with several educational toys to keep your toddler engaged and busy during the day. You can use any container you have at home to store these toys. The education toys in each kit should be of various kinds so your toddler won’t get bored after finishing one. You can pack simple puzzles, lacing activities, blocks, coloring materials and books, playdough, letter shapes, and stickers.
Each kit can preoccupy your toddler for, say, ten minutes, enough time to help your preschooler work on their task at hand with minimal interruption. Hand one kit at a time to your toddler and give them a dedicated workspace to play and enjoy.
This is also an excellent opportunity to teach your toddler to clean their workspace by putting the toys away once they’re done. As your toddler gives you back the first kit, you hand them another kit to play with. Reinforce keeping their toys in order by not giving a new kit when the previous one hasn’t been cleaned up yet.
Having a collection of educational songs that cover various topics can be an excellent activity for toddlers while your other kids are homeschooling. You can also use these videos and music as a family bonding when cleaning the kids’ room and the entire house. While getting their energy at a high level, kids get to be productive and learn at the same time.
Sometimes, toddlers cry not out of boredom but out of thirst and hunger. Serving them some snacks like sandwiches and finger foods rich in protein can keep them busy too. Just be sure to serve healthy snacks and encourage them to clean up their mess after.
Allow your toddlers to explore colors and engage them in painting activities. You don’t have to buy paints as you can give them yogurt or even pudding to use as finger paints. Their creativity and curiosity will drive them to create mini-masterpieces that will engage their minds for an extended period.
The smartest way to have your toddlers attended to is by assigning a buddy system. Ask your older child to look after your toddler while you assist your preschooler. Pairing your children for short periods can help keep everything in order while taking care of the house and preparing meals.
Thinking of creative ways to keep your child engaged and attended to can be a big help for parents who are assisting with homeschooling while keeping the house clean and safe. Having a good perspective towards attending to your toddlers’ needs will help you approach the task effectively.
Have you tried using some preschool learning apps to help your homeschooling kids enjoy learning? Kids Plenty offers its 4D AR App to bring stories to life for a fun learning experience. You can also try Zeze the Copycat Book Bundle to help your kids discover a new and exciting way to read stories and ignite the love for learning. Reach out to us today for your learning needs!
