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7 Strategies every parent can use to support their child’s at-home learning

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...

Bridging the Gap with Virtual Classrooms and Online Learning

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,...

COVID-19 Update from Oak Learners

by Kelly Farrell | Mar 13, 2020 | Announcements., Events

Updated: March 17, 2020, 9:00am Dear Oak Learners Community, It is with a heavy heart that I follow-up my previous communication with a new announcement that Oak Learners will be closed for in-person programming until further notice. This announcement follows the...

Demystifying Headlines: How to talk to kids about the news

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,...

Supporting Teacher Development is the Key to Student Success

by Kelly Farrell | Aug 6, 2018 | Education, School Life

We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt At Oak Learners, our mandate includes helping all learners reach their potential through creativity, confidence and community. This mandate goes...

Oak Learners is Bridging the Gap for Ontario Students through Arts and Mindfulness based Elementary Education

by Kelly Farrell | Jul 5, 2018 | Education, Music

Anxiety levels are up and test scores are down. Ontario students are experiencing record levels of stress, anxiety and suicidal rates are higher than ever before, but students are still under daily pressure to perform to meet provincial standards.

How hatching ducklings cultivated a rich learning opportunity

by Kelly Farrell | Jun 27, 2018 | Education, School Life

How do some eggs hatch when others don’t? Why are eggs different colours? Can I have a duck as a pet? Why do ducks have feathers? Where do ducks live in the winter? These are a few of the questions our students asked when we presented them with an incubator full of...

New Beginnings at Oak Learners

by Kelly Farrell | Jul 11, 2017 | Announcements., Programming

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...

Oak Learners is Moving! We’re expanding!

by Kelly Farrell | Jun 16, 2017 | Announcements., Events

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...