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Hooked on Books with Sharon Neiss-Arbess

Hooked on Books with Sharon Neiss-Arbess

Posted in Community, English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Local, Tips & Advice

This month’s Hooked on Books features an interview with Sharon Neiss-Arbess to learn more about her latest title, Get Up, as well as her debut novel, Me and My So-Called Friends.

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Hold onto Summer a Little Longer with Family Book Club

Hold onto Summer a Little Longer with Family Book Club

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Local, Tips & Advice

The summer break presents a unique opportunity to pair family outings with books to read.

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Get Students Excited about Writing with Annie’s Project

Get Students Excited about Writing with Annie’s Project

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Local, Tips & Advice

In the latest edition of the Ontario School Library Association magazine - The Teaching Librarian - our President, Joanne Sallay, shares the origin and impact of Annie’s Project.

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5 Unplugged Games Perfect for Road-Trips

5 Unplugged Games Perfect for Road-Trips

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Local, Tips & Advice

If you’re taking a longer road trip this summer, stop by the local bookstore or dollar store to buy games to un-plug with.

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Indulge in Agatha Christie Inspired Reads for Family Book Club

Indulge in Agatha Christie Inspired Reads for Family Book Club

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Local, Tips & Advice

Check out our Agatha Christie inspired family book club to kick off the summer.

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Celebrate Munsch Mayhem with Some of our Favourite Books!

Celebrate Munsch Mayhem with Some of our Favourite Books!

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Tips & Advice

Scholastic Canada is celebrating their 25th anniversary of publishing partnership with Robert Munsch.

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How to Start a Family Book Club

How to Start a Family Book Club

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Online Tutoring, Tips & Advice

Here’s how to start a family book club to build your child's literacy skills.

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Don’t Miss This Toronto Tutor Winning Big on Jeopardy!

Don’t Miss This Toronto Tutor Winning Big on Jeopardy!

Posted in Educational Technology, English Tutoring, Featured, Tips & Advice

Toronto Tutor Mattea Roach has been taking Jeopardy! by storm.

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How Popular Adult Games Like Wordle Help Kids Learn

How Popular Adult Games Like Wordle Help Kids Learn

Posted in Educational Technology, English Tutoring, Featured, Tips & Advice

Many new and classic games that adults love to play, also also provide great learning and educational opportunities for students

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Hooked on Books with L.S. Miller and Scott Allen Hill Creators of Lulu and Maxwell

Hooked on Books with L.S. Miller and Scott Allen Hill Creators of Lulu and Maxwell

By Author #1

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

This month’s Teachers on Call Hooked on Books interviews the author & illustrator team behind the Lulu series.

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