Enrichment Resources

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 […]

When students set goals, the purpose is always to do something better. Whether it’s getting a better grade in math or not staying up so late, the intention is to improve. So why do so many goals go unreached? Setting goals that students can stick to is a process; there is a right way and […]

Did you know that laughter can improve learning? It’s true! Humour and laughter are not just linked to helping you relax and feel better, they are also linked to helping the brain improve retention and recall… in other words, how well a student remembers a lesson and how long they remember it for. Laughter is […]

Not just fun, board games benefit learning with a roll of the dice! For family fun that mix laughter with learning, you can’t beat a good board game! Board games are top of the list for boredom-busters during long summer days or endless winter nights and not just because they bring out players’ competitive spirit! […]

A Guide for Parents of School-Aged Children Job action, work-to-rule, or strike: whether it is across a single school board or across an entire province, when school days are interrupted, it impacts both home and school life. Strikes also inevitably lead to the question—how many days of missed classes does it take before students’ learning […]