Resources From March 2021

When praising your child for a job well done, recognize the effort they put in instead of their natual ability. Why? When students think they are born with a particular skill, they are less likely to put in additional effort. They practise less, study less, and try less. Instead of recognizing students for being naturally […]

Besides speaking a different language, are there benefits of learning a second language? In Canada, all English language public school students take French as a Second Language. As one of two official languages in Canada, having French language skills can help students secure future employment. However, there are many more benefits to learning a second […]

Building math confidence can be one of the most challenging acts for students. In fact, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development found that girls perform less well in math than boys. This is not at all due to their sex; in fact, it comes down to a girl’s level of confidence in their mathematic […]

When it comes to reading online vs. offline, what is the better choice for students? Online learning is now a common and accessible way to learn for many students. Teachers can send links to recommended reading materials and finding sources for essays or research projects is simple.  But when it comes to reading for learning, […]

Many parents wonder if online math tutors can be as effective as in-person math tutoring.  Students report math as their least-favourite school subject. Math is the subject parents request most when looking for an online tutor. If you are considering an online math tutor for your child, you are not alone. According to the EQAO—Education […]

One of the primary concerns for both parents and educators is a student’s lack of staying motivated. Both prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and during, some students have found it rather difficult to find and retain motivation in class. Children are naturally quite curious, however as they age, children can lose that interest and passion […]

Covid-19 has impacted students’ well-being, mental health, and learning since the pandemic began in March of 2020. Researchers say the pandemic has had a profound effect on the mental health of children. Surveying more than a thousand parents and 350 children, Dr. Daphne Korczak, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, […]

How can students ditch bad study habits, study smarter and remember what they studied for longer? It’s not as easy as you think! Most students have experienced studying for hours for a test only to forget most of what they studied the next day. How can students spend hours reviewing notes only and not remember […]

Online learning has become the new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the world, students are using online learning platforms to keep learning at home. Before COVID-19, online learning tools we already experiencing an increase in popularity and usage. Some of these tools include virtual tutoring, language apps, and video conferencing.  Even when students return […]