Since I started working for a virtual learning company (Shout out to Dailies!) a little over a year ago, one of the questions that is most frequently asked of me is “Isn’t that isolating?” Working virtually is a lot of things- flexible, freeing, motivating, and just pure lovely (at least for me!), but I haven’t … Read more Virtual Learning & Virtual Work Doesn’t Have to Be Isolating
Not all virtual learning programs are created equal. Before starting a virtual school or learning program, always be sure to check out reviews from other parents, the credentials of their teachers, and be sure their curriculum is research-backed and aligned to real standards! Did you find a great program and are you ready to get … Read more 5 Ways to Prepare your Child for Virtual School
Maybe you’re blessed with a spontaneous personality where thinking outside of the box comes naturally to you. In this case, I’m guessing overall structure and organization is not your friend. Also in this case, I envy you! As my dad has always said, I’m terrible at “shooting from the hip”. You can reference an earlier … Read more Let’s Be Clear with Clear Expectations and Objectives
Not all homeschool programs and curriculums are created equal. Before starting to homeschool, always be sure to check out reviews from other parents, the credentials of their teachers (and if they give you access to a teacher), and be sure their curriculum is research-backed and aligned to real standards! Did you find a great program … Read more 5 Ways to Prepare your Child for Homeschool
Creating a special at home learning space for your child will help set them up for success. Virtual learning is the future and present for the upcoming generation. Here are some suggestions to help you set up a learning space in your home for your child to study, do homework, or attend online virtual classes … Read more Creating an at Home Learning Space
When the topic of school is brought up, one of the first things that comes to mind for many people is homework. Being assigned homework used to just go without saying, it was just a reality of life. I remember loving the idea of homework when I finally got to the upper elementary grades that … Read more Homework: What’s Your Stance?
Wow, things sure have been cooking at Dailies. With DailiesPods, we have been focused on creating authentic learning experiences for students. Truthfully, I wasn’t on board with the Pods idea from the beginning because I was more concerned with equity and access for ALL families;This idea of supporting families is the whole reason why I … Read more Come Sit at Our Dailies Table
Differentiation, lifelong learner, IEP, chunking, Daily 5, Common Core, scaffolding, brain break… Have we lost you yet? Just like with any topic, hobby, specialization, or career, there are trendy buzzwords, phrases, or terminology in education too. As with most trends, it seems like these terms are constantly changing and vying for which one is the … Read more Student Ownership Alongside the Best Virtual Homeschool
I have to apologize… I think it’s pretty easy to understand why I love Dailies, but understanding the scope of this passion may not have been but I may have under shared how much I love it. It’s true that I love Dailies and everything we are creating for our families, but we actually share … Read more Dailies Education = A Triangle
I am thrilled to have this opportunity to share more about Dailies with you this week. In my previous post, last week, I discussed more of my motivation for joining the Dailies team and why I love education so much in general, but in this post, this week we are going to specifically focus on … Read more From YOU and ME, to WE