Writing an Argumentative Essay?: A Middle School Guide to Writing An argument, who hasn’t been in one? We argue on the school playground, argue with a best friend, argue about whose best friend is better. We’ve all either been in an argument or tried our hardest to avoid one, but what happens when you have to write about one? Did anyone groan at that question? […] Read More
Incorporating Yoga and Mindfulness in Remote Learning Incorporating Yoga and Mindfulness in Remote Learning Even after a year, the sudden and abrupt shift to remote learning has been an ongoing struggle for many students and their families, who have both had to make immense changes to their daily lives and routines. Some students found new virtual learning methods conducive, while others have […] Read More
Teaching Your Highschooler Without Teaching Them Teaching Your High Schooler without Teaching Them Anything Raising a teenager is hard enough without a global pandemic that keeps them from their friends! As the country approaches a year of social distancing, quarantine, and learning of all kinds, from remote to hybrid and in-person, high school students have had to embrace a wide variety […] Read More
Learning To Read – The Right Way Multisensory Instruction: A Unique Way to Develop Reading Skills Exciting, sometimes challenging, often thrilling—Learning to read is a significant milestone in every young student’s life. By engaging multiple senses simultaneously, multisensory teaching techniques are effective for helping eager and shy readers alike gain fluency and confidence in their abilities. All students learn in unique ways, […] Read More
Why VSA Future? With so many options available to parents and caregivers, it becomes a challenge to choose which after-school program would best fit the needs of your child. Whether your child is feeling underwhelmed by their current schoolwork or simply needs a bit of extra support, VSA Future’s all online learning center offers an extensive list of […] Read More
The Art of Reading on Your Own For some, reading can transport them to a diverse world of characters, settings, and conflicts that keeps them up well past bedtime, clinging to every word on the page. Others can barely keep their eyes open or their thoughts focused on the page. Learning how to read a book and understand it is a critical learning […] Read More
