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Enter to Win our Teacher Appreciation Contest

Enter to Win our Teacher Appreciation Contest

Posted in Parent Education Resources, Featured, Tips & Advice

Teachers on Call has partnered with Staples for a contest in honour of Teacher Appreciation Day on October 5.

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5 Study Habits to Help Your Child Succeed this School Year

5 Study Habits to Help Your Child Succeed this School Year

Posted in Tips & Advice

After the first couple of days and weeks of school, the excitement of back-to-school fades away and homework and studying begin.  This is especially the case for middle and high school students who receive increased homework and learn about their first tests and due dates approaching.

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Homework Help: 5 Tips For Parents

Homework Help: 5 Tips For Parents

Posted in Parent Education Resources, Featured, Tips & Advice

Teachers on Call shares 5 tips for parents to help with homework support

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What To Do If Your Child Is Struggling with Reading

What To Do If Your Child Is Struggling with Reading

Posted in English Tutoring, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

Kids develop at their own time, so take a deep breath and try to assess the situation. Ask yourself, Does my child just need a little more time? Or is my child struggling with learning to read?

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5 Secrets To A Successful Start To High-School

5 Secrets To A Successful Start To High-School

Posted in Tips & Advice

Starting high-school can be challenging—whether walking through the doors for the first time or starting a new grade—but with regular check-ins and a strong routine that encourages independence, the transition can be a great learning experience.

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Get Ready For The Best Back-To-School Ever!

Posted in Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

Returning to school after months away is a big transition for students in all grades, but the road back doesn’t have to be bumpy. Our tutors shared six easy to implement tips that’ll prepare you and your child for the best back-to-school ever

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Mid-Summer Check-In Tips from Julie Cole

Posted in Tips & Advice

With the school season only a few weeks away, a mid-summer check in can be just the thing to make sure you're on track before the bell rings again.

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11+ Multi-Sensory Ways To Practice Sight Words

11+ Multi-Sensory Ways To Practice Sight Words

Posted in English Tutoring, Parent Education Resources, Primary Tutoring, Junior Tutoring

Sight words are the most common words found in texts, and for a child who is learning to read, being able to quickly recognize and recall these words is critical to becoming a fluent reader.

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Top Private and Independent Schools in Toronto

Top Private and Independent Schools in Toronto

Posted in Community, Featured, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

Teachers on Call shares a list of the top private and independent schools in Toronto

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Reflecting on the School Year

Reflecting on the School Year

Posted in Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

The school year is coming to a close.   After a busy year, the last couple of weeks of school are a wonderful time to reflect on what your child has learned, their successes and opportunities for the summer and year ahead.

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