The Most Important Academic Year Is…
When considering the most important academic year in a child’s academic journey, many people may assume it’s the first year of high school or high school when university preparation kicks into high gear or even the final year of university as students prepare to enter the workforce. Surprisingly, the most critical year is much earlier […] […]
The First Six Weeks of School—Grades 1 to 3
Put your hand up if your family could use some school readiness tips! The beginning of the school year is exciting yet challenging for young children. As they transition from the relaxed days of summer to the structured classroom environment, it’s natural for them to encounter a few bumps along the way. Parents and educators […] […]
Fun Road Trip Games for the Entire Family
Summer break is practically synonymous with long road trips. Whether heading to the beach, camp, or Grandma’s house, keep an arsenal of tips handy to keep the kids occupied after the crayons break, after they’ve listened to their playlist three times through, and the Nintendo loses charge. Why not try some of these old-fashioned car […] […]
7 Essential Skills All Successful Students Have
Students need essential skills in order to succeed. Children with a strong foundation of life skills are motivated, resilient, confident and successful. Children need more than just a safe and loving home. They need to master essential skills in order to move through life. Children need mental toughness, resilience, social competence, self-awareness, and moral integrity. […] […]
Understanding Literacy and Your Child
Literacy. It’s a term that we are all familiar with, but what does it really mean? We all know that literacy is the ability to read and write. But literacy is also so much more than that… Literacy is: Understanding Knowledge Fluency Capability Growth Success in life Literacy skills help us understand context and meaning […] […]
The Value of Tutoring: An Oxford Learning Review by Mommy Gearest
Mommy blogger and product reviewer Andrea of Mommygearest.com enrolled her son for a free three-month trial at Oxford Learning Courtice this summer. Read her initial post about her expectations and experience during her first couple of weeks here. After the three month trial was up, Andrea chose to keep her son in his program. We […] […]
Why is my child getting bad grades and what can I do about it?
Bad grades in school can be caused by any number of problem areas (and sometimes more than one). Being able to pinpoint the issue(s) is the first step to fixing it. Here’s the 8 trouble spots we notice that negatively impact learning; the good news is, we can help with every single one of them! […] […]
5 Literacy Activities for Young Learners
Many parents ask “how can I help my young child become a book lover?” or “what are some ways my child can improve his/her language skills?” Everyone knows literacy is an essential skill for school success, and no parent wants his/her child to fall behind right from the get go. But it doesn’t have to […] […]
5 Fun Ways to Help Kids Learn at Home
Learning doesn’t just happen in classrooms. Learning is an ongoing process that happens 24/7 (yes, your brain even keeps working when you’re asleep!) and there are tons of fun ways to help children learn when they’re not in school. Evenings, weekends, holidays—they all offer families great opportunities to spend time together, have fun, and continue […] […]
No More Homework?
AImagine this scenario: It’s parent-teacher night at your child school? Besides the usual getting-to-know-you conversation, the teacher(s) all have some news about how they will help your child learn. Their strategy? No homework. While this certainly would be welcome news to students, the reaction from parents seems to be split. Would you rejoice knowing the […] […]