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March Break Toronto: 10 Things To Do

March Break Toronto: 10 Things To Do

Posted in Community, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

With the weather warming up and the days getting longer, it means that winter is almost over and March break is here!

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Pi Day - 5 Ways to Celebrate

Pi Day - 5 Ways to Celebrate

Posted in Math Tutoring

Pi Day (March 14) is almost here! Here are five fun math activities from our tutors to get engaged

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How to Choose the Right Summer Camp

How to Choose the Right Summer Camp

Posted in Community, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

With one of the coldest winters in recent memory, it is tough to think that summer is just around the corner.   Even though there are several months of school remaining, planning ahead and choosing the right summer camp for your child can take time to do research and ensure the camp’s programs meet your daughter or son’s needs.

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Easy Ideas for DIY Valentine’s Day Cards

Easy Ideas for DIY Valentine’s Day Cards

Posted in Community, Tips & Advice

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, parents and children alike are starting to think about what they will take to school to hand out to their friends. Homemade DIY Valentine’s Day cards are a personal and thoughtful way of showing someone how much you appreciate their friendship. Making Valentine cards is also a great way for young kids to practice handwriting while exercising their creative skills.

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7 reasons to attend Reading For The Love Of It

7 reasons to attend Reading For The Love Of It

Posted in English Tutoring

Every year the Teachers on Call team looks forward to attending the annual Reading For The Love Of It (RFTLOI) language arts conference in downtown Toronto. Here are our top 7 reasons to check out this year’s Reading For The Love Of It

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5 STEM Websites for Kids (that are fun!)

5 STEM Websites for Kids (that are fun!)

Posted in Science Tutoring, Educational Technology

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is an important area of focus in the classroom and at home.  One of the questions we often receive, is how do I engage my daughter or son in STEM?

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A Special Initiative for all Eco-Schools

A Special Initiative for all Eco-Schools

Posted in Science Tutoring

Does your child go to an Ontario eco-school? If so, this Superpower your School Contest is an initiative you’ll want to share with them.

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Kickstart A Lifelong Reading Habit In 15 Minutes A Day

Kickstart A Lifelong Reading Habit In 15 Minutes A Day

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

Spending 15 minutes a day enjoying a literacy activity is a great way to reinforce a positive attitude around reading. The more frequently you read as a family, the more your children will gravitate naturally to reading!

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10 Winter STEM Activities

10 Winter STEM Activities

Posted in Science Tutoring, Educational Technology, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

It's January and we are in the heart of the winter season, check out our ideas that cover a wide variety of STEM activities, but focus on a common idea: Winter!

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5 Ways to Set School Goals for the New Year

5 Ways to Set School Goals for the New Year

Posted in Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

With 2018 upon us, it is time for new year and new goals.  But what about those goals you set with your child this past fall for the school year?

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