| ready for school in the morning by grooming and | | | | interruptions that take place, from phone calls to |
| dressing appropriately to set the tone for the days | | | | door-to-door salesmen. However, with a little bit of |
| work. Expectation is one of the greatest factors in | | | | effort and preplanning disruptions to your class |
| student learning, and your dress reflects your | | | | schedule can be minimized. To begin with make sure |
| expectations. | | | | that you choose a room in your home with no TVs |
| 2. Eliminate Distractions | | | | or inherent noise problems. To prevent disruptions in |
| Learning time should be focused and efficient. It is | | | | your class, hand a sign on the front door reading, "No |
| important, therefore, to eliminate as many | | | | solicitors, homeschooling in progress." Also make sure |
| distractions as possible. As a homeschool teacher it | | | | to turn off the phone and put any pets outdoors. |
| may seem impossible to get rid of all the daily | | | | |