As a family, you can make literacy a part of your daily routine by looking at words and symbols in your surroundings.
Focus on Education
What parents need to know about the new Ontario Student Grant
Thousands of Ontarians will have one less hurdle to overcome in their pursuit of a post-secondary education, starting in the 2017-18 academic year.
‘We all feel like it’s a done deal’: Parents react to proposed Ottawa public school closures
For some families, March is about vacations, but not for the families of kids enrolled in schools under review by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.
Ophea challenges Ottawa-area schools to get healthy and go for gold
When it comes to our kids, what better way could there be to support their holistic health than by making it a school-wide focus?
Get organized for success this school year
Ottawa’s ‘Mom in the Know,’ Julie Findlay, has tips, tricks and hacks to get you and your children primed for a smooth (and awesome!) school year.
Get your child ready to ride the school bus this fall
A fast heartbeat, sweaty palms, and a few tears: the very first day of school is often an emotional one for children and parents. If your child is also riding the school bus for the first time, teaching them what to expect will build their confidence and make that first ride easy, and maybe tear-free.
School Readiness Fun!
How many footsteps to get up the stairs?
Click above to print off your own cutout activities and try!
Math, as easy as 1, 2, 3
It can be so simple, and yet so many of us fear the M-word. These basic skills will set the foundation for future math lovers.
Outdoor fun comes naturally at your local conservation authority
In the mood for some outdoor adventure, but working with a shoestring budget? Try getting to know the conservation authorities located in Ottawa’s backyard!
‘Wildly’ popular forest schools offer child-led, hands-on learning
Forest schools, where kids study out in nature for long stretches, are increasingly popular, with over 100 in Canada alone.