On February 24, 2018, a pair of Grade 6 students from Oak Learners walked in solidarity with thousands of people across Canada to raise money and awareness for the homeless as part of the Coldest Night of the Year. Amelie and Daniela became very passionate about helping this vulnerable sector of our population last fall when Read more about Oak Learners Students Raised over $500 for Homelessness[…]
Unique Learning Styles Howard Gardner coined the term Multiple Intelligences first in 1983 to describe the evident fact that there are many different ways that people learn. Some people learn from listening, some from watching and others from doing. People also have different ways to express what they have learned: verbally, kinaesthetically, artistically, etc. As Read more about Learning Styles and Student Differentiation[…]
Please join us for our Grand Opening Celebration, to be held on October 3rd at 6:30pm at Oak Learners, located at 394 Royal York Road. We want to recognize the efforts of so many people who have contributed to the expansion and new home of Oak Learners. Sperry Bilyea, founder of the “Shift Your Thinking” Read more about Oak Learners Grand Opening Celebration[…]
Throughout the summer Oak Learners offered a unique camp experience designed to engage naturally inquisitive and active children. Themes throughout the summer included Maker Mania, Canada 150, Aboriginal Art Around the World, Junior Scientists and Music, Movement and Make-Believe. Each week highlighted a topic children investigated through hands-on activities and real-world explorations. The daily routine for Read more about Summer 2017 Camps at Oak Learners[…]
Recognizing the need for increased support for students experience difficulty in the school system, Oak Learners brings together professionals to provide an enriched and supportive learning environment for their students. On July 6th, 2017, Oak Learners launches ‘Bridge The Gap’ a program offering Parents the opportunity to choose from a variety of part-time to full Read more about New Beginnings at Oak Learners[…]
Oak Learners is relocating on July 1st, remaining in the heart of Mimico Village, to 394 Royal York Road, a mere half-block away (steps to San Remo’s – likely to our Parents delight!), this much larger and brighter space gives us the opportunity to increase our day-time and after school classes. We hope you will Read more about Open House[…]
It is with great pride that we share our exciting news with you! Oak Learners is now a fully registered not-for-profit organization, enabling us to provide increased support and expanding programming to the vibrant families in and around our neighbourhood. We believe every child, no matter their ability and/or disability is capable and will be Read more about Oak Learners is Moving! We’re expanding![…]
Oak Learners is closed for regularly scheduled after-school music, tutoring and mindfulness classes this week.
March Break is awesome at Oak Learners! A typical day for all campers includes a morning meditation with yoga elements, fun arts and musical activities throughout the day, and an outdoor adventure trip to a local park or nature trail. Campers may choose 1 of 3 specialized programs for the day: Maker Mania– for the budding Read more about MARCH BREAK CAMP[…]
We often hear from parents that Math is “nothing like it was when I went to school”. In fact, Mathematical Education has gone through many philosophical changes, and we want to let you in on how your children are being taught Math these days. This hands-on workshop will take you through the theories and practice Read more about Helping your child succeed in Mathematics[…]