by Kelly Farrell | Feb 24, 2023 | Activities, Camps, Events, Outdoor Education, Outside Activities, Parenting, Resource Recommendations
Summer is just around the corner and parents, it’s time to start thinking about summer camps for your kids. With so many options available both locally, and around the GTA, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for your child. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this post, we’ll guide you through the process of choosing the perfect summer camp for your child that will ensure their best summer yet.
by Kelly Farrell | Feb 15, 2023 | Education, Parenting, Private Tutoring, Teaching
Oak Learners is dedicated to supporting parents on their journey to prepare their children for the future of the 21st Century. By adopting a variety of educational pedagogies that empower learners and encourage hands-on exploration, we are flexible to teach new skills as well as the foundational aspects of learning.
by Kelly Farrell | Feb 6, 2023 | Announcements., Education, Parenting, Resource Recommendations
Middle school is an important period in a student’s academic journey as it lays the foundation for future success in high school and beyond. During this time, students are faced with new challenges and responsibilities, and it is essential for them to develop certain skills to ensure their academic success. Here are the top 10 skills middle schoolers should learn for school success.
by Kelly Farrell | Nov 30, 2022 | Education, School Life, Teaching
At Oak Learners, we believe that small classes benefit everyone. Students receive more individual attention and are able to build constructive relationships with both teachers and peers.
by Kelly Farrell | Aug 17, 2021 | Education, Private Tutoring
Tutoring is a great next step to further develop certain skills, areas of weakness, or getting ahead. Parents thinking about what type of tutoring to put their children in might find it difficult, with varying options across the internet and in schools. Today we are going to talk about tutoring and the benefits of personalized one on one tutoring, and how it can greatly improve learning experiences in students.
by Kelly Farrell | Jan 11, 2021 | Education, Parenting, Private Tutoring, Teaching
Having the whole family at home and trying to engage with virtual learning and work activities can be beyond frustrating. Keep in mind the following tips to help make the most of your at-home learning experience and help encourage more independent learning skills from your child.
by Kelly Farrell | Sep 13, 2020 | Education, Outdoor Education
Daily outdoor lessons in green spaces has the potential to boost focus, confidence and self-regulation in young children, thereby setting them up for greater academic and social-emotional success.
by Rebecca Reid | Apr 18, 2020 | Healthy Living, Mindfulness, Parenting, Resource Recommendations
Willow OT recaps the Childhood Anxiety: 5 Key Strategies to help children and teens cope – a webinar offered by the
Institute of Child Psychology.
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...
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,...