Balancing Moving And Homeschooling

Moving to a new house is a big job. It gets even bigger when you have to make sure your kids keep up with their schoolwork at home. To help, here is a handy guide for families who are trying to figure out how to handle both moving and homeschooling without losing their cool.

Understanding the Challenge

When you move and teach your kids at home at the same time, it goes without saying that you have a lot to juggle. Moving means packing up your stuff, working with movers and setting up your new house, while homeschooling requires you to keep your kids learning and on track with all their studies. The trick to handling both is to plan well, be ready to change plans when needed and to keep things flexible in case something unexpected comes up.

Step 1: Get Ready Ahead of Time

Start Early: Get a jump on your moving tasks. Clean out things you don’t need, organize your stuff and look into reputable moving companies long before your move date. The sooner you start, the less rushed you’ll feel. This helps keep your home calm for your kids’ learning.

Make a Detailed Plan: Put together a schedule for both moving and schoolwork. Mark down important dates for moving tasks and school lessons. It’s okay to be a bit loose with the school schedule when you’re in the middle of moving.

Step 2: Learn While Moving

Turn Moving Into School: Make the move part of school. Let your kids help measure furniture or figure out moving costs to practice their math. This keeps them involved and turns chores into fun lessons.

Visit New Places: If you’re moving to a new area, take some time to check out interesting spots like museums or parks. These trips can be part of your school days and a fun way to learn about your new neighborhood.

Step 3: Keep School on the Go

Pack a School Box: Keep school supplies like books, paper and pencils in one box that you pack last and open first. This way, your kids can keep doing their schoolwork through the move.

Use Online Resources: There are lots of great learning websites and apps. These can be super helpful when your regular school stuff is packed away.

Step 4: Get Some Help

Hire Movers: Think about using a moving company. They can take care of the heavy lifting and moving your stuff, which lets you focus more on homeschooling.

Pick the Right Movers: Choose a moving company that can work around your school schedule. Some movers also offer to help pack and unpack your things, making your move even easier.

Step 5: Keep Things Normal (but Flexible)

Set Up a Quick Classroom: Make a simple learning space right when you get to your new home. A quiet spot with a table and chairs will do. This helps your kids get back to schoolwork fast.

Be Realistic: Things won’t be perfect during the move. It’s okay if school isn’t as strict as usual. The important part is keeping a balance between moving and learning without too much stress.

Step 6: Get Back to Routine

Get Back to Normal: Once things settle down, start getting back to your usual school routine. Bring back regular school hours and structured lessons as your new home comes together.

Listen to Your Kids: Talk to your kids about how they feel in the new house and with their schoolwork. Be ready to make changes if they need something different to feel more comfortable.

Smoothing Out the Move and School Time

Handling both a move and homeschooling isn’t easy, but it can be done with some planning and clever strategies. By getting ready early, making the move a fun part of school and getting help from professional moving services, families can keep stress low and make these busy times smoother. Before you know it, your family will be transitioning into the new home with ease, ready to tackle new challenges and continue learning in a fresh environment.

Author bio: Stan Caramalac is the founder and CEO of Move Central. He started the company because he truly believed that moving could be simple as long as it was done efficiently. He strives to help people make their moves smoother and less stressful. Caramalac and his team proudly serve San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles and the Bay Area. 

Resources

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• 3 Tips for New Homeschooling Families – Live Training
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