Resources From November 2024

Imagine this: your three-year-old daughter has memorized every word of her favourite bedtime story. Your son is captivated by refrigerator magnets, asking you to name each letter as he lines them up. These are the first signs—it’s time to teach your child to read! Starting the reading journey is an exciting milestone. The first step? […]

We all know how literacy skills develop: first, we learn sounds and then letters, then combine them to form words and sentences, and eventually, we fully comprehend written language. These literacy skills are crucial for academic success, helping students understand and communicate ideas effectively. However, the process of becoming math literate is less commonly understood, […]

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 […]

Halloween isn’t the only thing scary this time of year: report cards are just around the corner!  But parents and students can banish the bad grade scaries by sitting down together and discussing the report card. Like them or not, report cards provide important feedback about student progress.  But even when students get good grades, […]

Goal setting is a valuable habit for all students, regardless of age, grade, or subject. The connection between setting goals and how those goals can help achieve better grades is not always understood. However, when students set goals and track their progress, they begin to see how their efforts in school directly impact their academic […]

Effective study skills are key to academic success, yet many students don’t know how to study effectively. Whether you’re a student struggling with time management or a parent seeking ways to help your child reduce school stress and get better grades, mastering study skills can make all the difference.  This comprehensive guide covers everything you […]

When was the last time your child picked up a book and read without interruption? Reading research shows that students are reading less than they used to. Even when assigned reading material in school, students rarely have to sit and read the entire book. Many alternative resources are available at the click of a button […]

Goal Setting is a valuable habit for all students, regardless of age, grade, or subject. But, many students don’t understand the connection between setting goals and how goals can help them get the grades they want. When students create a goal for themselves and keep track of their progress, it helps them better understand the […]

Many students claim not to like math. However, for some, the issue with math is more than simply disliking algebra or fractions. For some students, doing math can cause negative emotions like fear of failure. This harms their ability to perform. This is known as “math anxiety.” Effects of Math Anxiety in Elementary and Secondary […]