Introduction The spark of “Curiosity” ignites the flame of knowledge. Techniques that stimulate curiosity in students can significantly enhance academic performance and make the learning process more enjoyable. This blog will illuminate some of these techniques...
Where education transcends the usual, inspiring creativity within every learner! Greetings, UK Virtual School Community! This month, we celebrate a student who has beautifully penned their thoughts into an unforgettable poem. Our star student's creative tribute...
When parents embark on the journey of home-educating their children, one of the most common concerns that surfaces is the ever-persistent question about socialisation: "What about social skills?" The fear of hindering your child’s ability to interact and thrive...
At UK Virtual School, we have introduced “Monsters & Myths” to our curriculum which allows students to explore Greek and Roman Mythology delivered by our enthusiastic classics teacher, James. The students have recently been studying the Tale of King Midas...
Curiosity – the relentless desire to explore, discover, and understand new things – is an innate force that drives human learning and development from the earliest stages of life till the end. More specifically, in early childhood education, curiosity offers a...
A new year signifies the stretch of fresh beginnings. It is symbolic to the world’s entire population. There are countdowns, New Year’s Eve parties, and family gatherings - a unified celebration despite the many different time zones that separate us. It’s a call to...
“In a dark place we find ourselves, and a little more knowledge lights our way.” -Yoda, Star Wars Our lives are a tangled mix of both good and bad. Oftentimes, we either take the good moments for granted or focus and dwell too much on the bad times. We overlook just...
These are show notes taken from our podcast Episode #3: Our Core Values. Listen to the full audio podcast here. Syd reflects on the importance of our core values, how they came to be, and how they resonate with us as individuals. She brings light to each of these core...
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end. Last year was challenging. We’ve all adjusted to a new life in the face of a pandemic. It was unexpected and it abruptly brought changes to our lives. It was especially difficult for students and many families...
Everyone has a story to tell. We are all storytellers. That traffic you got stuck on this morning. The recognition you received at school. Your breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Your neighbor's newly-groomed dog. The wedding of your cousin from overseas. The wildfire...
