As you consider your child's learning options for next year, one option that you should seriously consider is online elementary school. Even if your local school district is not offering online elementary schools, there are online elementary schools you can sign your child up for. #1: Comfortable Learning Environment In a traditional elementary school, your child is expected to receive most of their educational instruction while sitting in a rigid chair at a desk or while sitting crisscross on the floor, listening to the teacher deliver a lesson.