8 homeschool tips and tricks for beginners

There are an estimated 2.5 million homeschoolers in grades K-12 in the U.S. today. And that number continues to grow each year. In 2020, that number has risen exponentially as school closures due to coronavirus have impacted at least 55.1 million students. Now more than ever before, parents find themselves managing their children’s virtual and home-based education. Despite the many benefits of homeschooling, at-home learning can be challenging for both parents and students. It can be difficult to create order and structure in a home learning environment. This can lead to frustration and even cause students to fall behind on assignments or learning objectives. Additionally, your child’s curriculum has many moving parts—and if you have more than one child, that complexity only increases. So how can parents keep their kids on track and successfully navigate the ins and outs of virtual and home-based learning? Here are eight tips to organize your homeschool learning environment and keep everyone on track.