Month Archive - 2009 December
Empire of the Word (Video)
December 21, 2009 Did you get a chance to check out the TVO program called Empire of the Word? It was a four-part series on the history of the written word (that Oxford Learning sponsored). To watch all four episodes online visit the TVO website. From the TVO website: Eight years in the ... more
Celebrate Real Understanding with Oxford Learning
December 18, 2009 Face it…anything worth achieving takes work. A lot of work. It takes sweat, time, commitment, and mental muscles. Whether learning to read or whether completing a really challenging essay, when something that you’ve been working on finally comes together—when the light bulb goes on—it’s really exciting. It’s worth celebrating! In ... more
Pick Up a Book and Pick Up Better Habits!
December 10, 2009 One of the easiest ways to keep young minds active during breaks from school is by reading. Reading books—in the old-fashioned, alone and quiet sense—does more than simply help to develop a strong vocabulary. Reading helps today’s media-saturated children learn how to unwind and slow down. Spending quality time with ... more
Keep Kids on Track During the Holidays (in One Hour!)
December 9, 2009 For many students, school breaks are an opportunity to relax, socialize, and sleep in. However, for parents, the time off from school may cause concern about how children will be filling their days. School breaks can be very disruptive to a family’s schedule—filling the hours is often a source of ... more
Games Keep Brains Sharp During the Holidays
December 7, 2009 Looking for board games to play over the holidays that won’t strain your pocket book? “What Did You See?” is a fun game that uses everyday objects from around the house. This game is a lot like Memory, but doesn’t use purchased cards with childish images, so it’s great for ... more
Five Tips to Keep Kids Learning On School Breaks
December 4, 2009 School downtime is often the time when good school habits start to slide. That’s why it’s important that students maintain their academic momentum during school breaks. Students can stay sharp with these five easy tips: Read a book together. Parents can help young children develop better reading comprehension skills by ... more
