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2023 Top Choice Awards: Best Private School In Etobicoke

by Kelly Farrell | Jan 25, 2023 | Announcements., Events, Our Team, Partner Showcase, Programming, School Life, Top Posts 2023

Oak Learners was voted Best Private School In Etobicoke in the 2023 Top Choice Awards.

Oak Learners Summer Camp 2023

by Kelly Farrell | Jan 17, 2023 | Announcements., Camps, Outdoor Education, Outside Activities, Programming, School Life

Oak Learners Summer Camp overview. Spots are filling up quickly for our new 2023 Summer Camps and the time to act is now! We offer a unique summer camp experience designed to engage children and make them want to return year after year. Check out our new specialty camps!

The Benefits of Kids Learning to Dance

by Kelly Farrell | Jan 11, 2023 | Activities, Education, Healthy Living, Music, Parenting, Teaching

Dancing is great exercise and form of self expression that promotes physical fitness, creativity, social connections and learning. Not only it is fun and enjoyable, but it also offers a variety of benefits that can contribute to a child’s overall health and well-being. Find out why it’s important for kids to learn how to dance!

Questions to Ask When Choosing the Right Education for Your Child

by Kelly Farrell | Jan 11, 2023 | Education, Parenting, Teaching

The question of which school should my child go to causes a great dilemma in a parent’s mind when choosing the right school for their child. When will the school of your choice become the perfect fit?

How To Help Children Develop Achievable New Years Goals

by Kelly Farrell | Jan 1, 2023 | Education, Healthy Living, Parenting, Teaching

Setting goals is an important skill for children to learn, but it’s important to make sure their goals are realistic. Here are some strategies and tips to help children create a realistic New Year’s goal!

Partner Showcase: Humber College Placement Student

by Kelly Farrell | Oct 26, 2022 | Education, Our Team, Partner Showcase, School Life, Teaching

Oak Learners has teamed up with Humber College and various other colleges to gather talented students from across Canada to work inside the school. Nick started at Oak Learners in the summer of 2022 as a placement student on the administration team. Nick shared what he has learned from working at Oak Learners and what takeaways he has from the placement.

The Benefits Of Summer Camp For Your Children

by Kelly Farrell | Jul 30, 2022 | Activities, Camps, Education, Healthy Living, Mindfulness, Outdoor Education, Outside Activities, Parenting

Kids that are more active in summer camp learning, exploring nature, and having memories at camps tend to develop lifelong skills that can be carried over into many aspects of their life.

Partner Showcase – Seneca College Internship with Oak Learners

by Kelly Farrell | Jul 15, 2022 | Education, Our Team, Teaching

The concept of teaching and learning matching is that it impacts learning in a way that encourages students to respond more positively to instructional methods while informing faculty about effective teaching practices. This encourages collaboration between the teacher and student which in turn reduces classroom management issues.

Recent research has shown that it is not as effective for a teacher to change their teaching preferences to suit the students in their classroom because they may not be as comfortable teaching in that manner.

Back to School 20% Off with Mabel’s Labels Fundraising

by Kelly Farrell | Jul 9, 2022 | Education, Resource Recommendations, School Life

Looking for school supplies going back to school, summer camp, or for extracurricular work? Look no further! Mabel’s Labels Fundraising back-to-school sale on all school label packs starts now until the end of July!

Oak Learners Classroom Teacher Interview #2 – Emma van der Jagt

by Kelly Farrell | Mar 21, 2022 | Education, Our Team, Teaching

The concept of teaching and learning matching is that it impacts learning in a way that encourages students to respond more positively to instructional methods while informing faculty about effective teaching practices. This encourages collaboration between the teacher and student which in turn reduces classroom management issues.

Recent research has shown that it is not as effective for a teacher to change their teaching preferences to suit the students in their classroom because they may not be as comfortable teaching in that manner.