Homeschooling became necessary for many during the pandemic. But for those traveling regularly in an RV, it’s always essential. In fact, that’s when homeschooling becomes road schooling! The great thing about learning on the road is that there are always opportunities to discover something new.
Here are some ideas to help parents or caregivers make learning on the road more effective.
Let Kids Guide the Learning
Kids who are pushed into learning will often rebel. But kids who are shown fascinating things and left to explore will learn naturally and ask for more. Figure out what drives their interests and passions, and offer them more of that—whether it’s playing sports when parked or bird watching on the move.
Explore Together
Traveling is an education in and of itself! Stop at as many exciting places as you can and be eager to explore and discover things with children. That passion for learning is infectious and kids can’t help but get caught up.
On the road, kids can learn history from monuments, geography from caves and mountains, math from figuring out how long until the next stop, and natural history from each local area along the way.
Find a Routine That Works for Everyone
The best thing about homeschooling is that parents/caregivers and students can take the “school” right out of it—at least in terms of start times and lesson length.
Start when it feels healthy for the family—when do the kids have their best attention span? When do they like to eat lunch? Working around their needs will make for more attentive and eager students.
Encourage Healthy Sleeping Patterns
Sleep hygiene is a phrase that means treating sleep as an essential part of health and wellbeing. Kids who don’t sleep or have a poor sleep routine will find it difficult to learn, no matter how interesting the subject.
Caregivers can support great sleep hygiene for kids on the road by:
- Having a set wind-down time and wake-up time when possible.
- Blocking out light on long summer nights.
- Parking where there is natural ASMR—crickets, frogs, and other nature noises can all aid with sleep.
- Ensuring the sleeping space is comfortable—is the RV mattress up to scratch? Custom RV mattresses ensure kids and grown-ups get the sleep they need when the mattress is high quality and fitted perfectly to the vehicle.
RVing is an adventure, especially with children. Make the most of the opportunity by creating the optimal environment for homeschooling. To ensure the best sleep, talk to Tochta about customized RV mattresses today.
