Resources From December 2024

Winter is here and winter learning brings a unique blend of seasonal celebrations, year-end reflections, and seasonal academic concepts. Teachers often incorporate a mix of winter-themed lessons, holiday festivities, and character-building activities that engage students in fun, meaningful ways. From winter science experiments to cultural celebrations, here’s a breakdown of some December school topics that […]

Do standardized tests reflect true student potential, or do they merely add pressure?  When it comes to standardized tests, opinions are rarely neutral. For some, these tests offer invaluable insight into student progress, teacher effectiveness, and school performance. For others, they represent a source of undue stress, competition, and inequity. With both strong advocates and […]

Just because school’s for the holiday season out doesn’t mean the learning has to stop! The holiday season is the perfect time for students to engage in fun, enriching activities that build core skills in subjects like math, science, writing, reading, and art. Check out these exciting and engaging holiday activities that combine learning and […]

What are your goals for the New Year? For adults, New Year resolutions are a common practice, especially goals surrounding health, well, and finances. But New Year’s Goals are not just for adults! Even young students can set New Year’s goals, particularly when it comes to school and learning. Whether you’re six or 60, there’s […]

The holiday season is a time to unwind, spend quality time with loved ones, and take a break from the usual hustle and bustle. Like many families, you’re probably looking forward to relaxed mornings, no homework stress, and a bit more downtime. But before you dive into your holiday to-do list—decorating the tree, baking festive […]

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, […]