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In this section of our education blog, we give tips for tutors and teachers on how to teach subjects, keep kids passionate, and more. Subscribe to our newsletter (on the left or below on mobile) to get bi-monthly updates in your inbox!
Summer gives your child free time to read books they can’t fit in during the busy school year. A reading response journal helps kids think about what they’re reading and boosts their understanding. Here’s how to set up a summer reading response journal at home.
Your kid probably kicks a soccer ball around the backyard or cheers for their favourite team during the World Cup. Maybe they dream about making it to the Olympics someday. These big sports events are perfect moments to start conversations about fairness – conversations that matter more than you might think.
Here’s the thing: while we’re watching amazing athletes compete, there’s a whole other story happening behind the scenes. And honestly? It’s a story your child should know about.
Does your child have a hard time with traditional classroom learning? The maker education movement offers a hands-on approach that helps kids understand science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through real projects. This learning style can be perfect for children who learn better by doing rather than just reading or listening.
We’ve written about STEM education and its growth into STEAM (adding arts to science, technology, engineering, and math). These subjects connect directly to maker-based learning, which focuses on creating and building to understand concepts.
When you explore the science of honeybees with your child, you’re opening doors to one of nature’s most fascinating partnerships. These incredible insects work tirelessly to pollinate the plants that produce our favourite foods while maintaining entire ecosystems.
Learning about honeybees transforms abstract biology concepts into concrete, observable science that your child can understand and appreciate. These amazing insects demonstrate pollination, ecosystem relationships, and environmental interdependence in ways that make complex scientific principles accessible and exciting for young minds.
When you get kids interested in engineering, you’re introducing them to the thinking skills behind everything they see and use daily. From the bridges they cross to the smartphones they love, engineering shapes the modern world in ways your child might never notice. These problem-solving professionals design solutions that make life easier, safer, and more exciting for families across Canada.
Engineering offers your child a unique way to understand how things work while developing critical thinking skills that benefit every subject. Your child learns to see problems as puzzles waiting for creative solutions rather than obstacles to avoid or fear.
How to debate effectively is one of the most valuable skills you can teach your child. It goes beyond just winning arguments – debating teaches kids to listen carefully, research thoroughly, and express their ideas with confidence.
When children learn how to debate, they develop critical thinking abilities that help them in school, friendships, and future careers. According to Harvard Business Review, strong communication and listening skills are among the most valued abilities in professional settings. These skills prepare your child for presentations, group projects, and any situation where they need to stand up for their ideas.