Research abstract

Tricks For Homeschooling

Taking away distractions and using a timer are two great ways to help school kids at home.

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There are ten really good tricks to schooling kids at home. Danica McKellar has been homeschooling their child for years and this pandemic did not change her much as far as schooling. She got a lot of calls from friends who wanted her advice and she has plenty of useful tips. One of her pieces of advice is to take away the things that distract your kids. Also using a timer is a good way to help your kids stay focused.

Key takeaways

  1. Danica McKellar has homeschooled her son for his entire life.
  2. The pandemic did not have a big impact on Danica McKellar since she already taught at home.
  3. Teaching at home means taking away the things that distract your kids.

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