School closures can come without warning — whether due to heavy rainfall, government instructions, or other emergencies. Recently, my daughter’s school was closed for weeks because of nonstop rain, and like many parents, we had to adjust our daily routine to keep her learning, engaged, and happy at home.
Here’s how we managed, and a few tips that may help other parents facing similar situations.
1. Stay Consistent with Homework
The first step was to make sure my daughter stayed up to date with her schoolwork. Her class teacher shared assignments on WhatsApp, and we made it a rule to complete them the same day. This helped her maintain a sense of routine and avoid piling up tasks.
2. Revise Past Lessons Regularly
Kids tend to forget what they’ve learned if there’s a long break from school. To avoid this, we revised her older lessons daily. We focused on the topics she found challenging, breaking them down into smaller chunks. Short, daily revisions made it easier for her to remember without feeling pressured.
3. Use Learning Tools Wisely
Like most kids, my daughter enjoys screen time. Instead of saying no completely, we allowed her to use YouTube Kids with parental controls. This way, she only had access to educational videos, rhymes, and lessons connected to her syllabus. Limiting it to half an hour a day made screen time both fun and useful.
4. Encourage Social Interaction
Being stuck at home can get boring for children. To keep her cheerful and active, we encouraged her to interact with neighborhood kids and occasionally took her to the park. This gave her a chance to play, socialize, and refresh her mind outside of academics.
Final Thoughts
Managing kids’ routines during sudden school closures is never easy, but with structure and balance, it becomes manageable. By focusing on homework, regular revisions, controlled learning tools, and social interaction, parents can help children continue learning without losing interest.
These are the methods that worked for us, and I hope they help you too. If you have more tips or questions, feel free to share them in the comments — let’s learn from each other!
