5Ws (and 1H) Elementary Parents Need to know about EQAO

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Local, Math Tutoring, Parent Education Resources, Special Ed. Tutoring, Tips & Advice

Joanne Sallay from Teachers on Call, shares information on elementary EQAO assessments for grade 3 and 6 students to best support families in understanding the process and next steps.

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Hooked on Books with Forest of Reading 2023 Blue Spruce Award Winner Monica Arnaldo

By Joanne Sallay

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

This Hooked on Books series features Monica Arnaldo, creator of Are You a Cheeseburger?

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Hooked on Books with Forest of Reading Nominee Bahram Rahman

By Joanne Sallay

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

This Hooked on Books series features Bahram Rahman, who personally understands the importance of educating children about sensitive topics with the help of picture books

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Hooked on Books with Forest of Reading Award Winner and 2023 Nominee Wesley King

By Joanne Sallay

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

This Hooked on Books series spotlights a prominent Canadian author Wesley King and his nominated title, Butt Sandwich & Tree!

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Hooked on Books with Forest of Reading Nominee Teresa Toten

By Joanne Sallay

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

Joanne Sallay from Teachers on Call features Forest of Reading author Teresa Toten and her nominated title, Eight Days.

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Hooked on Books with Forest of Reading Nominee Kallie George

By Joanne Sallay

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

Teachers on Call is spotlighting Forest of Reading author Kallie George and her nominated title, Crimson Twill: Witch in the City!

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Hooked on Books with Forest of Reading Nominee Nan Forler

By Joanne Sallay

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

In celebration of the Forest of Reading, Joanne Sallay interviews Nan Forler about her nominated book, Rodney Was a Turtle

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Make Space for Reading: 5 Steps to an Organized Bookshelf

By Sarah Grant

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

Organization and design expert, Sarah Grant, provides suggestions on how to organize a growing book collection to make more space for reading

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Celebrate International Women’s Day with Inspiring Canadian Stories

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

For International Women’s Day, we’re reflecting on integral women throughout history responsible for significant advancements in rights for Canadians

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Hooked on Books with Julie Cole from Mabel’s Labels

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

Hooked on Books features a read from a supermom! Julie Cole’s Like a Mother: Birthing Businesses, Babies, and a Life Beyond Labels.

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