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Marker Painting: How to use up old markers
At Oak Learners we love doing art! So much so that we can run through a lot of markers. But, did you know that the markers aren’t really out of…
The Science Behind 6:1 Learning Environments
Why Small Classes Change Big Feelings: The Science Behind 6:1 Learning Environments Did you know that school is emotional long before it’s academic?…
Creativity & Children’s Mental Health | Oak Learners
Creativity Is Not ‘Extra’: How Art, Music, and Making Support Children’s Mental Health Parents sometimes walk into Oak and say something like “I…
Why Ripping Paper Is So Good for Kids
Benefits of Ripping Paper Why Ripping Paper Is So Good for Kids As adults ripping paper is one of those things we call “making a mess” but for…
How Neurodivergent & Neurotypical Kids Learn Together
How Mixed Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Groups Learn From Each Other Walk into Oak on any given day and you’ll see this: One child is quietly…
Summer Camp for Shy & Anxious Kids
Friendships Under the Trees: How Summer Camp Supports Shy or Anxious Kids You know that feeling when you want your child to have friends and fun in…
3 Plasticine Activities for Kids’ Development
3 activited that include plastiline Kids usually love to play with plasticine. The bright colours, the squish, the endless shapes… It’s all very…
Nature-Based Learning for Kids In Toronto
Why Kids Need Green Space More Than Ever (and How Oak Brings Nature to Toronto Families) Kids don’t just enjoy nature. Their brains are wired to…
Oak Summer Camp: Creativity, Confidence & Community
Summer Camp as an Extension of Oak Creativity, Confidence, and Community in Action If you’ve ever watched your child come home from Oak with muddy…
How Summer Camp Boosts Kids’ Mood & Wellbeing
The right kind of camp can act like a reset button for kids’ mood, confidence, and sense of connection—not just “something to do.” And the kind of camps Oak runs (small groups, nature, arts, movement, cozy community vibes) line up surprisingly well with what recent research says children need to feel well.
Sensory Tools for Kids: The Brain Science
At Oak Learners, we see these behaviours every day. To us, they’re not “bad habits” or “misbehaviour”. They’re often a form of sensory seeking: a child’s nervous system trying to get the input it needs to feel organized, calm, and ready to learn.
2025-26 Update: Oak Learners Campus Changes
Changes at Oak Learners: A Note for Our Families As we prepare for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year, we want to share an important update to our…
Resources & Activities
Learn at home with ideas, activities and helpful content from Oak Learners.Marker Painting: How to use up old markers
At Oak Learners we love doing art! So much so that we can run through a lot of markers. But, did you know that the markers aren’t really out of…
3 Plasticine Activities for Kids’ Development
3 activited that include plastiline Kids usually love to play with plasticine. The bright colours, the squish, the endless shapes… It’s all very…
How Summer Camp Boosts Kids’ Mood & Wellbeing
The right kind of camp can act like a reset button for kids’ mood, confidence, and sense of connection—not just “something to do.” And the kind of camps Oak runs (small groups, nature, arts, movement, cozy community vibes) line up surprisingly well with what recent research says children need to feel well.
Sensory Tools for Kids: The Brain Science
At Oak Learners, we see these behaviours every day. To us, they’re not “bad habits” or “misbehaviour”. They’re often a form of sensory seeking: a child’s nervous system trying to get the input it needs to feel organized, calm, and ready to learn.
Fake Snow Experiments in Aftercare
Aftercare at Oak Learners is a time for fun and learning in creative ways. Fake snow week was by far Rowyn’s favourite week of the 24/25 school year. It will be hard to beat!
Art in B.A.S.E. at Oak Learners
At Oak Learners Before and After School Enrichment Program we explore a range of activities. I absolutely love doing art with the kids! I get to teach them about new materials, how to use art materials properly to keep them working well for longer, and information about the projects and topics we are working on. I love the exploration, creativity, and learning opportunities that art provides.
COOK WITH OAK LEARNERS!👩🍳🥘
Cook with Oak Learners! Our middle school students learned to bake “Bannock” – bread originated with Indigenous Peoples! Every week students of Lake Shore Campus have a cooking lesson where they learn how to make meals by themselves related to their current unit of learning!
Crawford Lake Field Trip – Oct 2024
On October 2, 2024, students from Oak Learners’ Royal York and Lakeshore Campuses ventured to Crawford Lake Conservation Area, where they stepped back in time to explore a 15th-century Longhouse Village!
COOK WITH OAK LEARNERS!👩🍳🥘
Cook with Oak Learners! This week, our middle school students learned to make “Three Sisters Salad” as part of our integrated unit on Indigenous Studies.
The Best Fall Outdoor Clothing for Kids
Fall is an amazing time to get outside and explore the brilliant colours and changes as the seasons change. The weather trends towards cooler mornings and sunny afternoons, making it hard to feel prepared with the proper outdoor gear, but it is so important to remember that proper clothing lays the best foundation for building a love of learning outdoors in our children.
Supporting the Trans Canada Trail Care Day 2024
On Saturday, June 1, Oak Learners joined the Trans Canada Trail Team and the Waterfront Trail team for Trail Care Day 2024! Oak Learners was excited to provide activities for families, including a self-guided scavenger hunt on the Trail.
Our Students join the Shoreline Cleanup at Colonel Sam Smith Park for Earth Day 2024
On Monday, April 22, the entire student body and staff team gathered at the shores of Colonel Samuel Smith Park to collect garbage in an effort to contribute to keeping our shoreline and park free of garbage.