Home Based students can feel isolated from peers when the classroom is at home. Distance learners and traditional, school-based learners both need the social interaction of children their own age to develop appropriate social skills, sometimes referred to as “soft-skills” as they grow into adulthood. Because virtual learners have more flexible schedules, there are a […]
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The beginning of the New Year is a great time to show your kids the blessing of a new beginning. Their resolutions can address a useful behavior change or empower them to work towards goals over time. Either way, learning to write useful resolutions can create a meaningful activity which can stay with them for
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There are aspects of life that we, as adults, must pay close attention to in order to have a happier life. Thankfulness is one of them. A child who learns this lesson will be way ahead of the curve by the time they become an adult; having developed who they want to be with that
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Whether your child goes to a public or private school, their unique learning style, needs, or aspirations may be better served with online programming. If you’re concerned about your child’s future success at school, there are signs which may suggest better possible success with an online school. Programming not a good fit – If your
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Hopefully your students haven’t been dreading the return to “school grind.” One of the great things about the virtual classroom system is that parents and their students have the power to set up their schedules, workspaces, and personal motivators any way they want. The benefits of virtual school should help alleviate anxiety and drudgery from
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Now summer is winding down, parents can do a lot to set their child on the path for online study success by addressing a few areas before classes begin. Whether this is your child’s first year working with a virtual classroom or their final year after many, it’s important to go over ways to set
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It is important that you take good care of your laptop. Below are some simple steps you can take that will help keep your machine in perfect running order and require less maintenance. Keep Liquids Away From Your Laptop: Any type of liquid that is spilled on your machine can cause serious damage to the
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The focus of Earth Day is to raise awareness of environmental problems and to get people to work together to solve them. Earth Day in the US was founded on April 22, 1970. Wisconsin US Senator Gaylord Nelson worked hard to help the federal government recognize growing environmental issues. He organized the first Earth Day
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As the end of the semester and high school graduation near, parents are starting to plan for their children’s days without a school schedule. Summer can be a nice break from school, but it doesn’t have to mean a pause in learning. In fact, it shouldn’t be! According to the George Lucas Educational Foundation, a
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WVL students, parents and staff joined together at Bookworm Gardens in Sheboygan, WI, on Friday, October 12th, for our first optional outing on a beautiful autumn day! Families freely explored the botanical gardens inspired by their favorite children’s books while completing a scavenger hunt prepared by Mrs. Michalsen. Two high school students volunteered their time
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