Part of what makes learning new words at school so challenging is simply the AMOUNT they try to shove down your throat. It’s ok - it’s perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed by new vocabulary.

What if I told you there’s a simple way to improve your vocabulary?

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This seems to be the top question for anyone new to home learning. While the answer isn’t the same for everyone, there are certain things that are relatively universally helpful. The more you come at this new setting with an open mind, the easier home learning will be. Here are 5 simple tips to make home learning easier.

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Halloween is a fun time to be at school…but can it be fun for home learners?

Obviously, YES!

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When you have one main workspace and many subjects, it’s admittedly very easy for your space to get out of hand. Every class needs different materials and tools, and unless you create a proper home for each thing (and commit to keeping those things IN their homes), you’ll be drowning in stuff in no time!

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There’s no denying it - it’s easy for things to get boring when you’re learning by yourself at the same table ALLLLLL day. Especially if material is dry or challenging, unless you have supreme focus skills, it’s only natural for your mind to wander. This just makes everything worse because when your brain isn’t focused, things take twice as long to understand!

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If you find it difficult to focus when there’s an elusive, far-away end goal, don’t worry - you’re not alone! It’s completely normal to struggle with self-motivation when left to your own devices, especially when you’ve been conditioned to working in a classroom environment. What you need to do now is figure out what makes YOU tick.

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