Is your online student feeling the crunch of year-end tests? Springtime can bring so many emotions: happiness for the end of the year, yet trepidation for the test looming at the end of the semester. Worst of all are those two largely feared words by students everywhere-cumulative final. [Read more…]
Earth Day Website Resources for Students
Earth Day is April 22.
Find ways to observe this holiday and teach your online student the importance of earth stewardship. Here are websites that will help educate your student on the precious resources (both renewable and non-renewable) the earth holds and how to manage them properly for future generations. [Read more…]
Planning Graduation for Your Online Student
It's almost graduation time for your high school senior!
Graduation is a time of recognizing accomplishments and meeting a life milestone. Graduation is caps and gowns, hugs and memories, gifts and wishes, and parties! Perhaps the most memorable part of a graduation is gathering with friends and family and sharing the event together. [Read more…]
How K-12 Online School Prepares Students for College
With all the benefits of online schools, perhaps the most overlooked and important benefit of K-12 distance learning is how it prepares students for college. Certainly, an accredited K-12 online school strives to give your student the solid academic foundation necessary to get into the college of his choice. The basics of math, science, language, history, and diverse electives all embellish your student's transcript and make him a desirable candidate for university acceptance.
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Student Resources for National Poetry Month
"A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language." – W.H. Auden
Increase your student's love of literature and appreciation for poetry with these helpful resources for National Poetry Month this April. From Chaucer to Shakespeare, haikus to sonnets, and metaphors to meters, these handy poetry websites include information and activities that make learning poetry fun.
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3 Reasons to Do School at Home
Today, many parents are considering more alternative forms of education, including online schools and homeschools. While the reasons for pursuing alternatives vary depending on each child's situation, many parents discover the same foundational reasons for switching from a traditional form of academic learning to a home-based approach.
Here are a few of the most common reasons parents choose to do school at home:
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Raise a Student Who Loves to Read
No matter if your child finds books fascinating or if reading books is the last thing he wants to do, the benefits of reading cannot be denied. From ages 0-5, children grow language skills faster than any other time in life, and words, speaking, comprehension, and phonics are all built during this time range. Beyond that, reading also helps students prepare for schoolwork and future careers, follow directions, and interact with peers.
In celebration of International Child's Book Day and Hans Christian Andersen's birthday, here are a few tips for encouraging your student's love of reading:
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Extracurricular Activities for Your Online Student
Online learning offers many opportunities not available in a traditional school. For example, students can attend classes from anywhere in the world with an Internet connection and complete courses according to their own schedule and pace. However, along with this flexible freedom, it's important to include activities other than just schoolwork.
Additional non-school activities broaden online students' perspectives and make them more well-rounded individuals. In addition, these activities are often avenues for students to meet new friends and ease any questions parents may have about their online student's social interaction. Here are a few ideas for extracurricular events that can further social skills and academics:
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4 Engaging, At-home Science Experiments
Science experiments don't have to be limited to frog dissections and lab work with chemicals. In fact, some of the most fun science experiments happen with ordinary, everyday items at home. Make your science lessons more relevant, applicable, and interesting with these popular, do-it-yourself experiments:
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The Major Differences between Online Schools and Homeschools
Whether you're considering homeschooling or using an online school, both alternative forms of schooling require parents to be more involved. However, many parents find that the freedoms and flexibility they provide their student are well worth the effort, time, and money. To help you choose the best educational choice for your student's learning needs, here's a quick parent's guide of the major differences between online schools and homeschools:
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