The Pros & Cons of Homeschooling in Canada
Many parents who entertain the idea of homeschooling eventually hit the crossroad where they have to tick off the pros and cons to arrive at the right decision. While as parents we have to make daily decision on behalf of our children, this one is particularly challenging since it
Healthy Mindset for Kids
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So sail away from the safe harbor. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~ Mark Twain The biggest issues parents confront today with kids are their use of smart
How to homeschool in the province of Ontario
Submit Forms Homeschooling in the province of Ontario is an easy and straightforward process when it comes to documentation. Parents fill out a form called An Intention to Homeschool available either online or at school offices. All forms are easily accessible online. For example, York Region School Board has
Are camps allowed to open this summer in Toronto?
This is a question that we get asked every day. After months of quarantine and social isolation, kids are desperate for friends and social interaction. The answer is yes, with certain restrictions in mind, day camps are allowed to re-open in Toronto and GTA in summer 2020. However, with
Questions About Handwriting, Answered
Contributed by: Julia Paykin Q: Handwriting is truly becoming an obsolete skill. In our digitized era and the world moving towards online learning faster than ever, investing into handwriting is a waste. Right? A: Wrong. Teaching handwriting at early stages of elementary schooling is invaluable. The process of learning
Making home a better place for children
Contributed by: Vaishnavi Ilango Home can be an interesting place if surrounded by positive, energetic, and enthusiastic people. Unfortunately, the stay at home order has taken a toll on both adults and children. Children lost the ability to see their peers, participate in outdoor activities and do things they