Transitioning from Elementary to Middle School
Transitioning to middle school can be a big leap for many students and parents. With less support and a more challenging curriculum, planning ahead to ensure a successful transition is important.
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Avoid Spring Distractions and Finish the School Year Strong
With summer coming soon, students can often step back and lose focus. With exams around the corner and report cards following shortly, it is important for students to finish the school year strong and avoid distractions.
5 End of Year Teacher Gifts That They Will Love
With the end of school rapidly approaching, you may be starting to think about a gift for your child’s teacher to thank them for a wonderful year. Why not make this an educational activity and involve your little learner in the process?
Tips to End the School Year Successfully
Almost one month to go until the school year ends. While the weather is getting warmer and summer break is just around the corner, it is important for students to not lose their momentum in the classroom.
How to Take Effective Study Notes
Developing strong note taking strategies also encourages students to better focus on the teachers' lesson and helps connect ideas between topics. Here are some of our favourite tips to strengthen students' note taking.
How To Help Your Child Get The Sleep They Need To Learn Well
We reached out to Rebecca Earl, a Toronto sleep consultant, for her suggestions on helping set up school-age children for a good night’s sleep. She’s sharing 5 tips to help make sure your child get’s the rest they need to be prepared for the school day.
4 Ways To Practice Going Green All Year Long
We asked Sara Vartanian, the founder of the green lifestyle site Green Moms Collective for four tips on how we can turn going green into fun yet educational learning for kids. Here’s what she had to say:
3 Skills That Help Students Prepare For Post-Secondary School
For some students, the final term of school will be their last before transitioning into a college or university program in the fall. With a new beginning on the horizon, now is the perfect time to help them get prepared for the social and academic changes they will face, oftentimes while living away from home.
Simple Ways To Make March Break Fun And Educational
If you’re staying close to home for the March Break, perhaps you’ll want to use the time to explore the city, sneak in some extra physical activity or plan a simple education field trip. Here are a few great choices for Toronto families:
4 Tips for a Smooth Winter Break Transition
The holiday season is an exciting time to spend and celebrate with family and friends. However, with all the busy activities and travel, routines are altered and school may fall on the back burner. Parents can find it hard to transition their children back into their school routines.
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