The Ultimate Summer Booklist for Elementary Kids
Reading is the best way to prevent the summer slide and with the countdown on to the holidays, here are some of the books that are on our summer booklist for elementary school kids
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Algebra Help - Strategies to Solve Problems
Help with Algebra is one of the most common math tutoring requests we receive. Algebra does not have to be as challenging as it looks.
Read the North to Celebrate Canada's 150
The countdown is on to Canada’s big birthday celebration and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than choosing to #ReadtheNorth everyday with Canadian books from Indigo.
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.
How to Prepare Your Child for French Immersion
Starting school can be a challenging transition for any family. For students going into French Immersion, it can be even more challenging learning a second language.
Toronto Summer STEM Field Trips
There are numerous activities and places to visit around Toronto that are fun and promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning. Here are some of our favourites for families of all ages.
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.
Study Skills: How to Avoid Procrastination
Developing strong study skills might not come naturally and take work and time to develop. Here are some ways to learn effective study habits and avoid procrastination.
Math Word Problems: How to Overcome Anxiety
Students are increasingly being challenged with word-based math problems. Focusing on teaching math with word problems, allows teachers to take the concepts learned in class and apply them to everyday life. It also helps strengthen students' analytical thinking skills and ability to problem solve.
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?
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