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Spring Wonder Walks

by Kelly Farrell | Mar 23, 2023 | Healthy Living, Mindfulness, Outdoor Education, Outside Activities, School Life

The weather is getting warmer and the sun is shining brighter and it helps us all feel a little bit better each day. It’s the perfect time to get outside and take a walk!

How Small Class Sizes can Help Children Prepare for High School

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.

4 Things for the First Week of Back to School

by Kelly Farrell | Sep 7, 2021 | Education

It is an exciting time for parents and students around Canada to begin their first days back to school. Bringing all of that excitement in, there are many things that should be considered when bringing your students back into the classroom, and here are 4 tips to help start off the school year!

Games for Virtual Learning: For Teachers and Caregivers of Children (3-12yrs)

by Emma Van der Jagt | Feb 5, 2021 | Activities, Parenting, Teaching

As a camp counsellor turned Kindergarten teacher, I use “back pocket games” to build a variety of skills and maximize engagement for my students. Staying active and connected is one of the best ways to focus on ours and our children’s mental health, but has been harder to do while staying home.

Promoting Community Involvement & Volunteering from Home

by Julia Taylor | Jan 18, 2021 | Education, Parenting, Resource Recommendations, Teaching

One of the most consistent messages we’ve heard throughout this pandemic is to stay at home, but what can we do when “home” starts to feel like a lonely place? One solution is to encourage children and youth to get involved with community service and volunteering...

Dance Fitness!

by Brittany Ashmeade | Nov 26, 2020 | Programming, Teaching

Fitness doesn’t stop at sports and going to the gym.

“I Spy” Is More Than Just A Game

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.

Hands-on Fun: Simple At-Home Experiments for Young Scientists!

by Julia Hess | Aug 4, 2020 | STEAM

Simple at-home science experiments are a fun way to learn about the world around us through hands-on activities. Completing these experiments at home will allow students to practice following instructions and problem-solving, and they will be excited to find out what...

A Parent’s Guide to Google Classroom

by Kelly Farrell | Apr 26, 2020 | Education, Parenting, Resource Recommendations

Firstly, I want to COMMEND all parents and guardians for being amazing and stepping into this new digital world of emergency distance learning. This has not been an easy process, and I want to begin by saying a sincerest THANK YOU for all that you are doing for your...