6 Tips For Homeschooling During Coronavirus

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6 Tips For Homeschooling During Coronavirus

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Mar 24, 2020

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Tens of millions of parents are homeschooling their kids during the coronavirus. Here's a realistic guide to keeping kids engaged and everyone sane. Hint: this is a good time for passion projects and sleeping in a bit.

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Mar 24, 2020

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