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How OAPT Supports Physics Teachers and Students Across Ontario: Insights from Past-President Chris Meyer

How OAPT Supports Physics Teachers and Students Across Ontario: Insights from Past-President Chris Meyer

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in Featured, Math Tutoring, Science Tutoring, Tips & Advice

Discover how the Ontario Association of Physics Teachers (OAPT) supports educators and students through professional learning, innovative teaching strategies, and a shared passion for making physics more engaging across Ontario with Chris Meyer.

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"Plant Attack!" by Erin Silver: A Canadian Nonfiction Book Exploring Plant Defences, Nature, and STEM Learning

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Science Tutoring, Tips & Advice

Canadian author Erin Silver discusses Plant Attack!, a fascinating nonfiction book that introduces young readers to plant science, STEM learning, and the surprising ways plants defend themselves.

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“Dogs vs. Humans” by Stephanie Gibeault: A Playful STEM Showdown of the Five Senses

“Dogs vs. Humans” by Stephanie Gibeault: A Playful STEM Showdown of the Five Senses

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Science Tutoring, Tips & Advice

Discover Dogs vs. Humans by Stephanie Gibeault, a playful STEM-themed Forest of Reading nominee exploring how dogs and humans experience the world through the five senses.

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“Chomp-O-Rama” by Maria Birmingham: A Bite-Sized Look at Science in the Animal Kingdom

“Chomp-O-Rama” by Maria Birmingham: A Bite-Sized Look at Science in the Animal Kingdom

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Science Tutoring, Tips & Advice

Explore Chomp-O-Rama by Maria Birmingham, a Silver Birch Express nominee for Forest of Reading that uses animal eating habits to make science fun and engaging for young readers. Includes an exclusive author interview.

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“Death by Whoopee Cushion” by Vicki Grant: When Pranks Go Wrong and Science Saves the Day

“Death by Whoopee Cushion” by Vicki Grant: When Pranks Go Wrong and Science Saves the Day

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Science Tutoring, Tips & Advice

In Death by Whoopee Cushion, Vicki Grant blends humour, science, and mystery into a fast-paced story about a young girl determined to prove her parents’ innocence. Perfect for middle-grade readers, this engaging novel explores curiosity, critical thinking, and the challenges of growing up.

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Advancing Math Education in Ontario: Insights from OAME Experts Wayne Erdman and Ron Lancaster

Advancing Math Education in Ontario: Insights from OAME Experts Wayne Erdman and Ron Lancaster

Posted in Featured, Math Tutoring, Science Tutoring, Tips & Advice

An inside look at how the Ontario Association for Mathematics Education (OAME) is shaping math education through professional learning, featuring insights from Wayne Erdman and Ron Lancaster on teaching, collaboration, and student success.

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Learning in Motion: How “This Is How a Ball Rolls” Turns Play into Science for Young Readers

Learning in Motion: How “This Is How a Ball Rolls” Turns Play into Science for Young Readers

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Science Tutoring, Tips & Advice

A playful STEAM-inspired picture book blends sports and science to spark curiosity in young readers. Through engaging rhymes and interactive guessing, it invites children to explore how things move, bounce, and roll in the world around them.

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From LEGO to Electric Vehicles: What Families and Students Can Learn at the Canadian International AutoShow

From LEGO to Electric Vehicles: What Families and Students Can Learn at the Canadian International AutoShow

Posted in Educational Technology, Featured, Science Tutoring, Tips & Advice

Explore how the 2026 Canadian International AutoShow brings learning to life for students and families through LEGO, Hot Wheels, electric vehicles, and hands-on STEM experiences.

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Hooked on Books: Exploring Mining Education, STEM and Sustainability in Ana’s Adventures at the Mine by Ana Gabriela Juárez

Hooked on Books: Exploring Mining Education, STEM and Sustainability in Ana’s Adventures at the Mine by Ana Gabriela Juárez

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Science Tutoring, Tips & Advice

A captivating look at how "Ana’s Adventures at the Mine" blends storytelling, STEM education, and sustainability to inspire young readers through real-world learning and adventure.

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Why Modern Mining Matters: Insights from “This Is Mining: The Podcast” for Students, Parents, and Educators

Why Modern Mining Matters: Insights from “This Is Mining: The Podcast” for Students, Parents, and Educators

Posted in Educational Technology, Featured, Science Tutoring, Tips & Advice

When most people think about a field trip, they imagine museums, historic sites, or science centres. But for our President & CEO at Teachers on Call, Joanne Sallay, her most memorable field trip took her into Northern Ontario, straight into the heart of one of Canada’s most advanced mining operations.

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