by Kelly Farrell | Apr 2, 2020 | Education, Private Tutoring, Programming, Teaching
COVID-19 has shut down school buildings around the world, but the teaching and learning goes on for students of Oak Learners. Children are naturally good at learning – it’s what they do from the moment they are born! Children learn language, culture, social norms,...
by Kelly Farrell | Feb 5, 2020 | Education, Parenting, Teaching
It’s important to pay close attention to what children see in the news because studies have shown that kids are more afraid of violence in news coverage than in any other media content. By creating a proper perspective and context for news and current events programs,...
by Kelly Farrell | Apr 16, 2018 | Education, Healthy Living, Mindfulness
Written by: Kelly Letros – Behaviour Therapist During spring break, I was enthused to spend my week with children who had registered for a week-long camp program. Daily, they were running to and fro through the corridors of the centre, from one pre-planned...
by Kelly Farrell | Dec 20, 2017 | Education, Music, Private Tutoring
As parents and educators, it is imperative that we recognize these unique learning styles in our children and allow them opportunities to engage in their learning through equally unique modes.
by Kelly Farrell | Aug 25, 2017 | Events, Programming
Anxiety is one of the fastest growing concerns among school-aged children and youth in the school system these days. Many teachers and parents agree that children are under increasing pressure to perform in the classroom to keep up with standardized curriculum, all...
by Kelly Farrell | Jan 17, 2017 | Education, Programming
At Oak Learners we understand that every child learns differently and we love that! Each of the founding partners at Oak Learners have experienced the trials of parenting a child who needs something “more” than what is traditionally offered by both public and private...
by Kelly Farrell | Dec 14, 2016 | Events
On Sunday, December 11, 2016, Oak Learners was thrilled to welcome our friends and families together to celebrate the musical accomplishments of our students. We gathered at Placebo Place, a local lounge and live-music venue to listen to selections prepared by our...