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Ukulele Jams!

by Sara | Apr 6, 2024

Learn to play the ukulele! Explore your creativity and express yourself through music! Ukulele Jams is a hands-on, cooperative group class where students will learn to play the ukulele, make new friends, and have fun! About the Class:♫ Play and sing your favourite...

Learning about Diwali through cross-curricular experiences

by Rowyn | Nov 28, 2023 | Activities, School Life, Teaching, Top Posts 2023

Our day school students enjoy exploring different traditions around the world. This year we learned about Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights.

Supporting Your Preschool Child’s Growth is A Joint Effort

by Rowyn | Nov 17, 2023 | Education, Pre-K, Programming

Finding a great preschool or kindergarten readiness program is half the battle. Your child will still need support at home to continue their development.

3 Ways Preschool Class Benefits Kids

by Rowyn | Nov 11, 2023 | Education, Pre-K, Programming

A good pre-kindergarten program offers important skills development such as social interaction, school readiness, and improved executive function. Let’s look at them further:

Tangled Light – A Night of Mural Projection Mapping

by Sara | Oct 23, 2023

Together with Oak Learners, the Mimico Village BIA has undertaken the commission of an innovative and inspirational mural for the community. “Tangled Geese”, created by artist Kayla Buium, is now complete and and will be unveiled in this community event,...

A Natural Way to Learn

by Kelly Farrell | Apr 1, 2023 | Education, Outdoor Education, School Life

On a beautiful spring afternoon in mid-May, we noticed that our local park was blanketing in gorgeous yellow dandelions. The fields of green and yellow seemed to stretch forever, providing us an opportunity to reflect on the absolute beauty of the natural world around us.

Spring Wonder Walks

by Kelly Farrell | Mar 23, 2023 | Healthy Living, Mindfulness, Outdoor Education, Outside Activities, School Life

The weather is getting warmer and the sun is shining brighter and it helps us all feel a little bit better each day. It’s the perfect time to get outside and take a walk!

How Small Class Sizes can Help Children Prepare for High School

by Kelly Farrell | Feb 28, 2023 | Education, Parenting, Resource Recommendations

As parents and educators, we all want our students to succeed in high school and beyond. At Oak Learners, we believe that small class sizes play an integral role in preparing students for success in their academic journey. In this post, we will explore and outline the benefits of smaller class sizes and how they can impact high school preparation.

How to Pick the Right Summer Camp for your Child

by Kelly Farrell | Feb 24, 2023 | Activities, Camps, Events, Outdoor Education, Outside Activities, Parenting, Resource Recommendations

Summer is just around the corner and parents, it’s time to start thinking about summer camps for your kids. With so many options available both locally, and around the GTA, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for your child. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this post, we’ll guide you through the process of choosing the perfect summer camp for your child that will ensure their best summer yet.

21st Century Literacies and Evolving Pedagogy

by Kelly Farrell | Feb 15, 2023 | Education, Parenting, Private Tutoring, Teaching

“If we teach today the way we were taught yesterday, we aren’t preparing students for today or tomorrow.” Curriculum and educational pedagogy have been rewritten innumerable times from age to age, but the essential skills students have been taught have remained the...