by Diane Geerlinks | Sep 8, 2016 | Blog, HELP AND HOPE for Struggling Learners
*This is PART 2 of a 4-part series “HELP AND HOPE for Struggling Students” The first few days of school are over. Routines have begun to take shape. Is your child ready to tackle this new school year? OR is he already feeling overwhelmed or discouraged? How does a...
by Diane Geerlinks | Sep 1, 2016 | Blog, HELP AND HOPE for Struggling Learners
*This is PART 1 of a 4-part series “HELP AND HOPE for Struggling Students” The ‘Back to School’ flurry is upon us! In a few days, schools will re-open, teachers will have their classrooms back in order, students will be ready with new backpacks and parents will be...
by Jane Hoogendam | Oct 22, 2015 | Blog
Something about the autumn makes us slow down after scurrying around in the summer busily doing all kinds of things. Now one reflects on the spectacular array of colours gracing the maple and poplar trees. We know it won’t last, as the rains and winds start swirling...
by Jane Hoogendam | Sep 17, 2015 | Blog
“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” Margaret Mead It’s mid September, your child is back at school, and you met the enthusiastic young teacher. Are you and your child ready to take on the challenges of the new school year? The lingering warmth...
by Jane Hoogendam | Aug 27, 2015 | Blog
Writing is one of the most challenging aspects of school for many children, even those who have no difficulty with learning. So you can imagine the challenge for our students, who often struggle with reading and math, and especially writing! I would like to share the...
