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The Art and Science of Making Chocolate Covered Strawberries

The Art and Science of Making Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Posted in Community, Featured, Science Tutoring, Tips & Advice

Try a science learning experiment in the kitchen with how to make chocolate covered strawberries for Valentine’s Day

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5 “Cool” Winter Math Facts for the Season!

5 “Cool” Winter Math Facts for the Season!

Posted in Community, Featured, Math Tutoring, Tips & Advice

Here are some resources to help your family get a little more daily math practice in this winter

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6 TV Shows to Watch Filmed in the Greater Toronto Area

6 TV Shows to Watch Filmed in the Greater Toronto Area

Posted in Community, Featured, Tips & Advice

Watch the following educational television shows to do some real-life sightseeing.

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8 Lucky Activities to Celebrate Lunar New Year

8 Lucky Activities to Celebrate Lunar New Year

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Teachers on Call shares 8 Lucky Activities to Celebrate Lunar New Year

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How to Give Gifts that Teachers Actually Need & Want - Joanne Sallay’s Holiday Picks

How to Give Gifts that Teachers Actually Need & Want - Joanne Sallay’s Holiday Picks

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in Community, Featured, Tips & Advice

Our very own Joanne Sallay, president of Teachers on Call, shares some gift ideas that educators will love – and there is truly something for everyone.

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Eat, Read, Love: 5 Holiday Gift Ideas to Experience as a Family

Eat, Read, Love: 5 Holiday Gift Ideas to Experience as a Family

Posted in Community, Featured, Tips & Advice

It’s holiday gift shopping season, and we’ve rounded up 5 suggestions that encourage family bonding over winter break, with ideas that can be found locally to support small businesses near you.

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Report Cards Are Out – Now What?

Report Cards Are Out – Now What?

Posted in Community, Featured, Parent Education Resources, Special Ed. Tutoring, Tips & Advice

Schools across Ontario are sending out progress report cards this November, and for parents and students, the question becomes now what?

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The Biweekly Challenge with Modified Semesters – It’s Not as Fun as it Sounds!

The Biweekly Challenge with Modified Semesters – It’s Not as Fun as it Sounds!

Posted in Community, Featured, Parent Education Resources, Special Ed. Tutoring, Tips & Advice

Many secondary schools in the province of Ontario have chosen to move to a modified semester model with biweekly classes.

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11 Kid-Friendly Facts to Teach About Remembrance Day

11 Kid-Friendly Facts to Teach About Remembrance Day

Posted in Community, Featured, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

Here is a kid-friendly list to teach students about the significance of Remembrance Day.

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Virtual Field Trips Opens New Worlds for All Students

Virtual Field Trips Opens New Worlds for All Students

Posted in Community, Featured, Parent Education Resources, Science Tutoring, Tips & Advice

Joanne Sallay interviewed Lorrie Ann Smith, from the Ontario Science Centre about their online field trips and learning experiences.

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