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Meet Our Music Teachers for 2024/2025

by | September 23, 2024 | Education, Music, Parenting, Programming | 0 Comments

Adam Houle PIANO/DRUMS/INTRODUCTION TO RHYTHM Available Tuesdays at our Royal York location Adam has been a member of the Oak Learners staff since 2021. Adam is a professional drummer/percussionist with a strong passion for music and teaching, He has over 11 years of...
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The Best Fall Outdoor Clothing for Kids

by | August 29, 2024 | Healthy Living, Outdoor Education, Parenting, School Life | 0 Comments

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.

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The Best Spring Outdoor Clothing for Kids

by | April 3, 2024 | Healthy Living, Outdoor Education, Parenting | 0 Comments

Spring is the perfect time to get outside and explore what nature has to offer, from hunting for worms to jumping in puddles. Here are a few suggestions when shopping for spring outdoor gear to ensure your child stays warm, dry, and loving the new life all around this spring.

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Importance of Matching Students with the Right Teacher

Importance of Matching Students with the Right Teacher

by | Mar 3, 2022

The concept of teaching and learning matching is that it impacts learning in a way that encourages students to respond more positively to instructional methods while informing faculty about effective teaching practices. This encourages collaboration between the teacher and student which in turn reduces classroom management issues.

Recent research has shown that it is not as effective for a teacher to change their teaching preferences to suit the students in their classroom because they may not be as comfortable teaching in that manner.

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Art Class (Ages 6+) – Oak Learners Class Showcase

Art Class (Ages 6+) – Oak Learners Class Showcase

by | Feb 16, 2022

Oak Learners is hosting an Art Class for ages 6 and up every Saturday from 12:45pm-1:30pm! If you’re looking for an art class for your child, look no further! Our art teachers are passionate, enthusiastic, and knowledgable. Oak Learners provides a safe environment for the kids and allow them to experience the satisfaction that comes from guided self-expression. The focus of our art classes is exploring artistic skills, exploring creativity, and so much more!

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How To Keep Your Child Safe While On The Internet

How To Keep Your Child Safe While On The Internet

by | Feb 2, 2022

The internet is a great place for younger kids to get extremely valuable resources and can be a great source of knowledge. However, there are parts of the internet that can be quite dangerous for younger kids to be. In this blog, we’ll talk about some of the steps you can take including setting parental controls, monitoring your children, and keeping them safe on the internet.

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Strategies For Tackling Homework at Home

Strategies For Tackling Homework at Home

by | Jan 22, 2022

Homework at home is truly one of the first things children get tasked with when working outside of school. This defines their habits as the children grow up, and establishing good work habits early can significantly impact those habits progressively in their life.

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Discussing the Topic of Mental Health

Discussing the Topic of Mental Health

by | Dec 16, 2021

What size is your cup today? What will make your cup overflow? These are questions everyone can ask themselves when considering how they’re feeling on a daily basis. Mental health is an internal resource that helps us balance our feelings, how we cope with daily stresses and how we build resilience and grow from these experiences.

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Why Is Personalized Learning So Effective?

Why Is Personalized Learning So Effective?

by | Nov 16, 2021

Personalized learning empowers students and teachers to take control of their learning experience. In a student-focused classroom, students learn at their own pace, whether they’re ahead of their learning curve or need a bit of extra time to work through certain subjects. Not only does personalized learning give tools for curriculum success, but it maximizes student engagement and interest.

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Effective Musical Instrument Practice at Home

Effective Musical Instrument Practice at Home

by | Nov 12, 2021

Most people understand that the more practice on your instrument, the better you become. When it comes to habits, consistency is an important factor in making routines for practice. Some wonder how you can improve your practice habits without causing too much stress? Let’s look at six ways you can make better use of your time when practicing your musical instruments at home.

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5 Mindfulness Activities for Kids

5 Mindfulness Activities for Kids

by | Oct 23, 2021

Mindfulness is a human ability that allows one to be present and aware of their surroundings and their own being, allowing them to not be overly reactive or overwhelmed by the world that surrounds them. When you bring awareness to what you’re experiencing, through your emotions and thoughts, you are being mindful.

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More Than Just an Orange Shirt

More Than Just an Orange Shirt

by | Oct 1, 2021

n 1973, 6-year-old, Phyllis Webstad lived on the Dog Creek reserve and was sent to “The Mission”, a residential school. As she prepared to leave home, her grandmother managed to buy her a new outfit for her first day and Phyllis chose a bright and beautiful orange shirt. However, when she got to the residential school, they stripped her of all her clothes, and she never saw the orange shirt again.

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Apps Every Student Should Download on their Phone

Apps Every Student Should Download on their Phone

by | Sep 20, 2021

There are certain apps that every student should download on their phone. There are thousands of apps accessible and thousands created every single day. It may be hard to find ones that benefit students, but no worries! We’re here to help! Here are 5 top apps we recommend all students should download right now!

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The Best Study Tips for Young Students

The Best Study Tips for Young Students

by | Sep 17, 2021

During this time of year it can be hard to get your children back in school mode. Having study tips on hand for back to school time can be greatly beneficial getting your kids back in the homework groove. Here are 4 of the best study tips to start the school year off.

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5 Reasons Your Child Should Learn a New Language

5 Reasons Your Child Should Learn a New Language

by | Aug 27, 2021

Children take in new information and find new things out everyday. Ensuring they receive all the information needed throughout their lives must start at a young age. Language learning is a direct reflection of a child’s brain changing. In fact, during the first six years of life, a child’s brain changes the most during language acquisition in comparison to any other cognitive ability that is also being acquired! So, here are 5 reasons why your child should learn a new language.

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