Jan 24

A Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan

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A Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan - What this means for you.

Nov 11

Understanding Report Cards

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Report Cards

It is that time of the year where children across Canada are receiving their report cards. For parents, it is their first glimpse of...

Aug 12

Top Classroom Decor 2021

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With the new school year only weeks away, every teacher will be thinking of fun and creative ways to decorate their classrooms. To help you with...

Jul 05

The Art of Learning

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It’s time to cast aside the ideas of colouring inside the lines. It’s time for us to eliminate the traditional cookie-cutter approach to arts and...

Jul 05

6 Top Classroom Decor Sets of 2019

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With the school year just around the corner it's that time of year again where we like to highlight some of our favourite classroom decorative sets....

Mar 15

Active World Tray

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The Active World Tray is a versatile tool perfect for the home or classroom and creates endless opportunities for invitations to play for children....

Feb 11

The Importance of Milestones in a Child’s Development

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We all celebrate milestones throughout our lives. A few common ones recognized are birthdays and anniversaries which celebrate the passage of time,...

Oct 19

Talking Science - Simple Classroom Experiments

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As a teacher, science can be a difficult subject to explain; and as a student, it can be a challenge to really retain. But with great science...

Oct 13

Extending The Lesson Plan Through Play

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Let’s face it, classroom games are a highlight to any school day, not just for the students but for the teacher too! They’re the perfect way to help...

Sep 21

Activities for Fall Learning

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Activities for Fall Learning

Fall is a great time to learn about nature. The season change creates a magical atmosphere that inspires curiosity in...

Sep 14

It's Party Time: Celebrating Birthdays in the Classroom

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Birthdays are a special day for kids, and celebrating it in the classroom has become a tradition for many teachers. They're fun, exciting and can...

Aug 31

Minimizing First Day Stress for Teachers!

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It’s here! The summer has flown past and it’s time to start heading back to the classroom. Pretty soon you will see a whole new group of faces come...

Aug 29

New Tax Benefit For Teachers and Early Childhood Educators

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As teachers and early childhood educators prepare their classrooms for the upcoming school year, we are reminded now more than ever that learning...

Aug 24

4 Top Classroom Decor Sets

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With the school year just around the corner it's high time you find the decor that you will use to help define the learning environment for your...

Aug 14

14 Back to School Icebreaker Ideas for Grades K-8

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It's almost time to get to know your new students! Many teachers do icebreaker activities throughout the first day so that both the teacher and the...