by Kelly Farrell | Mar 2, 2025 | School Life, Student Showcase
The students of Oak Learners recently completed an incredible six-week journey into the fascinating world of flight. This unit was an immersive experience for both students and teachers, blending creativity, hands-on exploration, and cross-curricular connections to make learning come alive.
by Kelly Farrell | Nov 30, 2024 | School Life
Oak Learners Middle School students took a field trip to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum on November 22, 2024. Our unit on Flight took on new meaning as students learned about the history of warplanes and the impact that RCAF aviators had on history.
by Kelly Farrell | Nov 12, 2024 | School Life, Teaching
The adventure has officially begun at Oak Learners: Lakeshore Campus! Our Middle School “Flight” unit is soaring to new heights and we couldn’t be more excited!
by Kelly Farrell | Aug 18, 2024 | Education, School Life, Teaching
Each summer, from July through September, Oak Learners has become the home to dozens of Monarch Caterpillars so that the children attending programs and members of the community can learn more about these beautiful and endangered insects.
by Kelly Farrell | Apr 26, 2024 | School Life
This year, the much-anticipated Peak Bloom of the High Park Cherry Blossoms in Toronto occurred during the final week of April and our students took the opportunity to visit this spectacular showcase of nature at its finest despite the lower-than-seasonal temperatures.
by Natalie Julien | Aug 23, 2023 | Camps, Events, Music
Two weeks of Summer Camp just flew by! And we aren’t just saying that because we took a trip around the world! We learned about different cultures and their structures! We made art such as the Chinese Dragon, a Traditional African neckpiece & a Dasara Elephant craft! Our specialty campers learned all about Environmental science with our resident scientist, Richard! We learned about water pollution & experimented with storms in a jar!
by Kelly Farrell | Apr 1, 2023 | Education, Outdoor Education, School Life
On a beautiful spring afternoon in mid-May, we noticed that our local park was blanketing in gorgeous yellow dandelions. The fields of green and yellow seemed to stretch forever, providing us an opportunity to reflect on the absolute beauty of the natural world around us.
by Marziyeh Modjtehedi | Mar 30, 2021 | Education, Language Learning, Parenting
Continuing on the Language Learning series, here are four games that can help your older children expand their vocabulary in their target language!
by Marziyeh Modjtehedi | Mar 19, 2021 | Education, Language Learning
Here are some common games that require minimal materials and can be played while learning any language. These games are typically for older children but can be modified based on a child’s understanding and level of competency. They can also be easily adapted for children to play online.
by Doran Reed | Apr 25, 2020 | Activities
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...