What is Hanukkah? Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah, is a festival of lights celebrated by Jewish communities around the world. Hanukkah goes all the way back to the 2nd century BCE when the Jewish people, led by the Maccabees, revolted against the Seleucid...
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...
Embracing Failure: A Key Component in Fostering a Growth Mindset In today's goal-driven society, failure is often viewed negatively and can be a source of fear or anxiety, particularly in the educational sphere. However, by teaching children that mistakes are...
Preparing Your Child for the Digital Age: Champions of Online Schooling In today's technology-driven world, preparing your child for the future is more important than ever. Online schooling offers a transformative journey that equips them with essential...
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...
Homeschooling (known as Home Education in the UK) has become increasingly popular in recent years, with more parents choosing this educational path for their children. While the curriculum and learning environment is crucial to the effectiveness of...
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...
In today's fast-paced, ever-changing world, one thing remains consistent: the desire of parents to see their children succeed and thrive. A key ingredient to this recipe for success is fostering a Growth Mindset in our kids from an early age. Renowned...
