by Kelly Farrell | Aug 29, 2024 | Healthy Living, Outdoor Education, Parenting, School Life
Fall is an amazing time to get outside and explore the brilliant colours and changes as the seasons change. The weather trends towards cooler mornings and sunny afternoons, making it hard to feel prepared with the proper outdoor gear, but it is so important to remember that proper clothing lays the best foundation for building a love of learning outdoors in our children.
by Rowyn | Nov 17, 2023 | Education, Pre-K, Programming
Finding a great preschool or kindergarten readiness program is half the battle. Your child will still need support at home to continue their development.
by Rowyn | Nov 11, 2023 | Education, Pre-K, Programming
A good pre-kindergarten program offers important skills development such as social interaction, school readiness, and improved executive function. Let’s look at them further:
by Doran Reed | Apr 20, 2023 | Arts & Crafts
This painting is a wonderful spring art project for kids with an added bonus of paiting with different textures!
by Kelly Farrell | Feb 28, 2023 | Education, Parenting, Resource Recommendations
As parents and educators, we all want our students to succeed in high school and beyond. At Oak Learners, we believe that small class sizes play an integral role in preparing students for success in their academic journey. In this post, we will explore and outline the benefits of smaller class sizes and how they can impact high school preparation.
by Kim Anh Vo | Feb 25, 2021 | Arts & Crafts
Blow painting with straws is a fun activity for children because it provides excellent opportunities to experiment with colour and different ways to paint other than using a paintbrush.
by Brittany Ashmeade | Nov 17, 2020 | Arts & Crafts
Art is a very important part of learning and creative expression. This raised salt painting activity is a great DIY activity to try at home!
by Brittany Ashmeade | Oct 20, 2020 | Activities, Parenting, Resource Recommendations, Teaching
“I Spy” aims to help children improve language development, stimulate their minds and get familiar with their surroundings. It is also a great opportunity to work on their social skills when they play alongside other students in the classroom. They learn to take turns and practice amongst one another.
by Fabiana Scolieri | Aug 5, 2020 | Healthy Living, Music
Ever wonder what to do with your kids during those rainy days? We know getting active and moving our bodies are good for us, but how many of us actually spend time intentionally get our bodies moving? This activity will get your kiddos moving while having fun! Even better is the bonding that happens between families when they work out together. I hope you have a blast with this fun dance activity.
by Doran Reed | Apr 26, 2020 | Healthy Living, Mindfulness
Interactive yoga for preschoolers is a fantastic way to start your day. Jumping and stretching are energizing and you can never go wrong! In this video… Set up your yoga mat if you have one, along with any yoga cards you might have (If you have them) Ask your...