Years ago, homeschooling was far less popular and accepted than it is today. However, when the coronavirus pandemic hit, many families explored homeschool or remote learning options for their children. And even if they weren’t teaching their kids themselves, many children learned at home during hybrid or distance learning.
Socializing your homeschooled or remote learning child during a lockdown is certainly different than it would be in normal times. Many families are continuing to keep extracurricular activities and social situations on hold (or online) until their children can be vaccinated.
Still, there are many creative ways to keep your child socialized, including socially distanced playdates and virtual classes and gatherings. Either way, it can be reassuring to know that educating your child at home is not likely to be detrimental to their overall social development. On the contrary, with a little creativity and exploration, there are many ways to ensure that your home-educated child thrives and forms meaningful connections to others.
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