Making Room for Learning on the Tablet They Already Love

Your child knows where the tablet is. They may already have favourite games, videos and characters.

Introducing learning on that familiar device starts with a practical question: what will they actually do on it?

Choose a clear purpose.

Decide what the session is for: practising a skill, reading together or working through a homework question.

A specific goal helps you decide whether the activity was useful.

Watch how the tool explains things. Check whether your child understands the instructions and can navigate comfortably.

Ask, “What did that help you figure out?”

Choose activities that invite your child to think, respond, explain or try again.

For homework support, look at whether the tool helps them understand the steps.

You might finish after one task or a planned period. Make the expectation clear before starting.

Keep room in the day for movement, play, rest and time together.

After an explanation, ask your child to apply it to the worksheet or describe it in their own words. This helps you see what they’ve understood.

The tablet can be one part of your family’s learning routine, with you helping choose how it’s used.