As a student with children I have some extra challenges when it comes to school work. So the other day I found myself daydreaming of solutions to my unique task of finding time to do homework, help my 1st grader and preschooler. With more and more adults returning to college this is a challenge that many of us are facing.
I came up with what I think is a utopia for all students with school age children. What if there was a lab with all the "regular" lab materials but also an area that your child could receive some one-on-one assistance with their school work? This would be provided by the university and education majors could receive credit for "working" in the lab with children. This would be wonderful...I could get some work done and my kids can be engaged by something other than a glowing box!
In the Student and Child Enrichment Lab students can do homework, research and have a quiet area to study and children can receive assistance with homework and do activities to strengthen fine motor skills. This would also reinforce the importance of higher learning for your children by getting to experience college with mom or dad.
It was a nice daydream!! Have a GREAT day ~ Shelley
