by Kelly Farrell | Feb 24, 2024 | School Life
On February 21, 2024, the entire student body of Oak Learners shared a visit to the Ontario Science Center. Students from Kindergarten through Grade Eight were accompanied by teachers and several parent volunteers while they explored and experienced science in a whole new way!
by Kelly Farrell | Jan 25, 2023 | Announcements., Events, Our Team, Partner Showcase, School Life, Top Posts 2023
Oak Learners was voted Best Private School In Etobicoke in the 2023 Top Choice Awards.
by Kelly Farrell | Jan 17, 2023 | Announcements., Camps, Outdoor Education, Outside Activities, 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!
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!
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?
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!