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!

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!

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.

Virtual Games for Elementary School Students

Virtual Games for Elementary School Students

There are a lot of virtual games that can be played in-class. Young students have thousands of games now a days, with easy access on the internet. There are many to choose from, with some being educational and some that aren’t as much. We’ve compiled 5 educational and fun interactive games for young students to try out for themselves!

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What’s The Time, Mr. Wolf? Fun & Educational Games for Students

What’s The Time, Mr. Wolf? Fun & Educational Games for Students

What Time is It, Mr.Wolf is a classic game that lots of teachers introduce to their students as a beginner game. There’s lots of games that are not only fun, but can be very educational to younger students at the same time. Today we’re going to get into 4 in-school games that we recommend or that you can even try at home with your children!

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Walking Water Experiment

Walking Water Experiment

The walking water experiment is a fun way to learn about colours and absorbency. Play around with the mixing, the paper towel lengths, cup sizes, water levels, and see what you can make happen.

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“I Spy” Is More Than Just A Game

“I Spy” Is More Than Just A Game

“I Spy” aims to help children improve language development, stimulate their minds and get familiar with their surroundings. It is also a great opportunity to work on their social skills when they play alongside other students in the classroom. They learn to take turns and practice amongst one another.

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Secret Message Gondola Game

Secret Message Gondola Game

Gondola system (Inspired by Science Projects for Kids)
Science Projects for Kids created an idea that you can make a gondola operation system that you can pass messages from one person to another!

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Games and Activities for Road Trips

Games and Activities for Road Trips

Summer is in full swing, and for many families, it means that more time is spent travelling in the car. Some may be driving to family cottages, while others might be going on camping trips. No matter where you are driving, you will likely hear the phrase "Are we there...

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Fun with Friends: Activities for Virtual Playdates

Fun with Friends: Activities for Virtual Playdates

The question is, how do you make these playdates fun and exciting, especially after months of Facetime and Zoom calls? We have created a list of activity ideas that will keep your children engaged, even if they can’t be with their friends in person. These activities will allow you to build in some much-needed social time for your kids, while also encouraging their creativity and communication skills! They are great ideas to keep in mind for virtual family game nights and other social events taking place online!

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Colour with your Kids this Canada Day!

Colour with your Kids this Canada Day!

If you and your kids are feeling creative this Canada Day, we have the perfect activity to recommend. This year, CBC has released a colouring book created by artists from all over the country. Each page of the book was designed by a local artist, and is representative...

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How to Make a Homemade Hologram!

How to Make a Homemade Hologram!

Have you ever gone to see a 3D Movie at a movie theatre? The images pop out from the screen and it almost looks like the characters are right in front of you! Holograms are just like some of the 3D images you might see at the movie theatre, but you don’t need special...

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Hands-on Fun: How to Make a Sensory Bin at Home!

Hands-on Fun: How to Make a Sensory Bin at Home!

A sensory bin is a great hands-on activity to do at home that is fun, educational, and allows you to get a little messy! Watch the video below from Oak Learners teacher Emma or follow the instructions below to create your own sensory bin using flour and water.  ...

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Learning About our Five Senses for preschoolers

Learning About our Five Senses for preschoolers

Children love to explore! They love to touch everything, see everything, smell everything, hear everything and even taste everything! What better way to encourage safe exploration of their world than by teaching them about their five senses!Supplies needed:  Scissors...

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Make an “Idea Bag” with Lauren!

Make an “Idea Bag” with Lauren!

Finished product: IDEA BAG! You can either put reminders of fun things or things you are thankful for or things you find that remind you of special times. You could even draw pictures or write yourself notes of things you want to make. 

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