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11+ Multi-Sensory Ways To Practice Sight Words

11+ Multi-Sensory Ways To Practice Sight Words

Posted in English Tutoring, Parent Education Resources, Primary Tutoring, Junior Tutoring

Sight words are the most common words found in texts, and for a child who is learning to read, being able to quickly recognize and recall these words is critical to becoming a fluent reader.

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Top Private and Independent Schools in Toronto

Top Private and Independent Schools in Toronto

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

Teachers on Call shares a list of the top private and independent schools in Toronto

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Reflecting on the School Year

Reflecting on the School Year

Posted in Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

The school year is coming to a close.   After a busy year, the last couple of weeks of school are a wonderful time to reflect on what your child has learned, their successes and opportunities for the summer and year ahead.

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5 Educational Family Field Trip Ideas Around Toronto

5 Educational Family Field Trip Ideas Around Toronto

Posted in Community, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

Summer is a welcome break from the routine of school, but it doesn’t mean the learning has to stop. With a little planning, there are plenty of opportunities to weave education into the summer months.

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March Break Toronto: 10 Things To Do

March Break Toronto: 10 Things To Do

Posted in Community, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

With the weather warming up and the days getting longer, it means that winter is almost over and March break is here!

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How to Choose the Right Summer Camp

How to Choose the Right Summer Camp

Posted in Community, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

With one of the coldest winters in recent memory, it is tough to think that summer is just around the corner.   Even though there are several months of school remaining, planning ahead and choosing the right summer camp for your child can take time to do research and ensure the camp’s programs meet your daughter or son’s needs.

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Kickstart A Lifelong Reading Habit In 15 Minutes A Day

Kickstart A Lifelong Reading Habit In 15 Minutes A Day

Posted in English Tutoring, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

Spending 15 minutes a day enjoying a literacy activity is a great way to reinforce a positive attitude around reading. The more frequently you read as a family, the more your children will gravitate naturally to reading!

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10 Winter STEM Activities

10 Winter STEM Activities

Posted in Science Tutoring, Educational Technology, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

It's January and we are in the heart of the winter season, check out our ideas that cover a wide variety of STEM activities, but focus on a common idea: Winter!

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5 Ways to Set School Goals for the New Year

5 Ways to Set School Goals for the New Year

Posted in Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

With 2018 upon us, it is time for new year and new goals.  But what about those goals you set with your child this past fall for the school year?

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Toronto Schools by Neighbourhood

Toronto Schools by Neighbourhood

Posted in Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

One of the biggest considerations parents have when considering areas around Toronto is school selection and availability.   We have put together a list of schools for several neighbourhoods in Toronto as...

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