Choosing a school for your child involves more than just collecting facts and figures. While there are many factors to consider when choosing a school, what may be a great school for your neighbour's child may not be the best fit for yours. At Our Kids we understand that every child has different interests and needs and that finding a school that’s right for them is one of the biggest decisions families make for their child’s … [Read more...]
ABC Life Literacy Canada offers 10 tips, tricks & treats for the whole family to enjoy this Halloween, all in the name of learning! 1. Tell ghost stories. Make up your own stories or read a classic scary book together, like a mystery by Nancy Drew or The Hardy Boys. Reading with a child is one of the most valuable learning experiences. 2. Bake a pumpkin pie. Teaching children how to follow a … [Read more...]
Private schools are largely viewed as only being available to a privileged few. However, this is a common misconception. In 2001, Statistics Canada found that almost 30 per cent of children in private schools came from families with incomes of $50,000 or less, and other studies found that 85 per cent of private school students come from lower to middle class families. In fact, over the years, more and more of Canada's independent … [Read more...]
Nothing can replace a visit to a school in terms of learning about the school's environment, its attitudes and daily life there. School open house events are an excellent opportunity to tour the school and meet teachers, current and prospective students and parents. If a school is not having an open house, request a personal tour — schools will welcome your inquiry. Group tours may keep you from getting all your questions … [Read more...]
After a long hot summer, it can be tough to get kids back into a routine and focused on homework. But homework is a key part of your child’s education, and it’s important that they not only complete it, but also understand what they’ve learned. Studies show that children’s achievements in school improve with increased parental involvement. So get involved in your kids’ schoolwork – you might even learn … [Read more...]
Hop in the hammock or gather around the couch. Summer is about enjoying a slower pace—and what offers that better than diving into an entertaining book? Here are a few new titles (most are home grown!) plus some oldies but goodies we think are worth another peek. Happy reading! Alligator Baby By Robert Munch (Scholastic Canada) The classic, laugh-out-loud Munch story is now in a board book for your toddler. When … [Read more...]
The end of the school year is an exciting time for kids but it can also be stressful one—particularly for high school students getting ready to write their final exams. Carolyn Siebert from Oxford Learning Stoney Creek brings us the following study tips to help your kids make that final grade! We all remember the feeling of anxiety that goes hand-in-hand with writing tests. A common mistake is pulling a ‘cram … [Read more...]
Homework is a stressful but necessary part of life for students. To make that dreaded time of day more peaceful and organized at home, Heather Cukierski from Oxford Learning offers a number of tips to keep your kids on track. The first thing parents can do to help their kids with homework is to be prepared. “One of the elements that we always speak about,” Cukierski begins, “is setting a routine so that … [Read more...]
Learning and knowing how to effectively study requires a unique set of skills that can make life a lot easier for a student. A thorough understanding of the material being studied and its principles is how students learn. But getting to this point of understanding takes more than just reviewing the material says Carolyn Siebert of Oxford Learning, who offers some helpful tips for students looking to make … [Read more...]
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