Question: Is it a good idea to enforce a routine from my children when they are learning at home?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions
section_headers: School Dismissals and Children
While school’s out, how can I help my child continue learning?
section_content: 
Stay in touch with your child’s school.
Many schools are offering lessons online (virtual learning). Review assignments from the school, and help your child establish a reasonable pace for completing the work. You may need to assist your child with turning on devices, reading instructions, and typing answers.
Communicate challenges to your school. If you face technology or connectivity issues, or if your child is having a hard time completing assignments, let the school know.


Create a schedule and routine for learning at home, but remain flexible.
Have consistent bedtimes, and get up at the same time, Monday through Friday.
Structure the day for learning, free time, healthy meals and snacks, and physical activity.
Allow flexibility in the schedule—it’s okay to adapt based on your day.


Consider the needs and adjustment required for your child’s age group.
The transition to being at home will be different for preschoolers, K-5, middle school students, and high school students. Talk to your child about expectations and how they are adjusting to being at home versus at school.
Consider ways your child can stay connected with their friends without spending time in person.


Look for ways to make learning fun.
Have hands-on activities, like puzzles, painting, drawing, and making things.
Independent play can also be used in place of structured learning. Encourage children to build a fort from sheets or practice counting by stacking blocks.
Practice handwriting and grammar by writing letters to family members. This is a great way to connect and limit face-to-face contact.
Start a journal with your child to document this time and discuss the shared experience.
Use audiobooks or see if your local library is hosting virtual or live-streamed reading events.




Reviewer feedback on this answer:
The question asks whether it is a good idea to do that which is not directly answered. It is good because it explores the topic of routines and what can be included in it but has  a lot of extraneous info.
This answer includes specific information on methods to help create a routine for students learning at home.

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Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Help Children Learn at Home
section_headers: Create a flexible schedule and routine for learning at home
section_content: 
Have consistent bedtimes and get up at the same time, Monday through Friday.
Structure the day for learning, free time, healthy meals and snacks, and physical activity.
Allow flexibility in the schedule—it’s okay to adapt based on your day.


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
All answers relate to routine in remote learning.
Does not actually answer the question of whether it is good idea to have a structured routine. It does give advice on how to do that though.

Reviewer ratings:
Excellent
Acceptable

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Help Children Learn at Home
section_headers: Look for ways to make learning fun
section_content: 
Have hands-on activities, like puzzles, painting, drawing, and making things.
Independent play can also be used in place of structured learning. Encourage children to build a fort from sheets or practice counting by stacking blocks.
Practice handwriting and grammar by writing letters to family members. This is a great way to connect and limit face-to-face contact.
Start a journal with your child to document this time and discuss the shared experience.
Use audiobooks or see if your local library is hosting virtual or live-streamed reading events.


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Does not address the main topic of having a structured routine.
While this answer discussed remote learning, routine was not the focus of the answer.

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Could be Improved