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Physical Play, Games and Student Engagement

by Kelly Farrell | Jan 5, 2024 | Educational Games, Healthy Living, Outdoor Education, Teaching

Engaging children with activities and games like ball games, marital arts, and water sports can be a helpful solution that keeps students healthy physically and can keep them more engaged in the classroom

7 Strategies every parent can use to support their child’s at-home learning

by Kelly Farrell | Apr 9, 2020 | Education, Parenting, Teaching

At-home learning can be a huge change from the daily grind of regular school but it’s not impossible to adjust and make the most of the experience. With the global pandemic of COVID-19 shutting down schools, support systems and businesses around the world, many...

Partner Showcase: Shifting Families from Chaos to Calm

by Kelly Farrell | Oct 8, 2018 | Mindfulness, Partner Showcase, School Life

The Secret Tool that Can Instantly Shift Families from Chaos to Calm (and for some reason, nobody seems to ever talk about it) “Did you brush your teeth?” “Don’t forget to pack your gym clothes.” No TV right now, hurry up and eat your cereal.” “Did you put your trip...

Oak Learners is Bridging the Gap for Ontario Students through Arts and Mindfulness based Elementary Education

by Kelly Farrell | Jul 5, 2018 | Education, Music

Anxiety levels are up and test scores are down. Ontario students are experiencing record levels of stress, anxiety and suicidal rates are higher than ever before, but students are still under daily pressure to perform to meet provincial standards.