In your parenting journey, by now, you have probably noticed that strategies to motivate your child change as time goes on. For example, when your child was a toddler, maybe offering one raisin could get the desired response in behavior, and a year later, offering an entire box of them would not make a difference. Likewise, keeping your child motivated while attending a Wisconsin online virtual school may take some creative thinking along with adjustments in expectations along the way.
Communicate
It could be that one of the most important motivators for your child is communication. However, keep in mind that how you communicate with your child will more than likely change from time to time. For example, with younger children, you may find that encouraging them will deliver the desired results, while with older children checking in with them and letting them know you are available if they need to talk may be the better approach.
Regardless of what type of communication works best for your child, the important thing to remember is to be willing to be available when you are needed. Take time to listen to your child and discover their successes and challenges. Then, be willing to help or get the help your child needs when necessary.
Wisconsin online virtual school has many advantages, but daily face-to-face interaction with a peer group is not one of them. You do not want your child to feel that their learning occurs in a vacuum. Your level of involvement will be dictated by your child’s needs. Some children appreciate or need a higher level of attention than others. Older children may desire less involvement as they feel more independent.
Structure and Routine
Wisconsin online virtual school demands a certain amount of independent learning from students. Therefore, developing a schedule and committing to it is important. When you provide your child with structure and routine, there are few, if any, surprises. In this way, online learning can mimic brick-and-mortar schooling. You may not have bells going off to signal class changes or recess, but developing some routine is an important part of paving the way for success.
Be Flexible
Flexibility is your friend. Yes, you need to develop structure and routine, and at the same time, you need to be willing to be flexible with certain aspects of learning. For example, perhaps your child is having difficulty reading a book. So, you can read aloud with your child or get an audiobook and have your child read along with it.
Sometimes a change of scenery will help motivate your child to dig into the books. Finding different ways to accomplish the work can also be helpful for success in Wisconsin online virtual school.
Use Your Resources
When you hit a roadblock with your child’s learning, you can reach out to teachers. You may also find solutions on the internet. Use the resources available to help you provide the best learning experiences for your child.
At Wisconsin Virtual Learning, we are now accepting applications. Contact us for information on how we can help your child have a successful year in school.