By Lynne Lemieux-Collard, Early Literacy Specialist Discover, through a child’s perspective, how to support early learning with these four simple, engaging strategies. Practise these routinely, and watch your child blossom. Read with Me! The public library welcomes children of all […]
Focus on Education
Stages of early literacy development
Early or “emergent” literacy refers to the set of skills children will use to learn to read, write and communicate. Your child is growing and developing in many ways: physically, mentally and socially. Even from birth, your child is developing […]
‘It was pretty freakin’ awesome’
The newly opened Bluesfest School of Music and Art is bringing the arts to the community — and to budding artists — in a whole new way, writes Sonia Mendes. Eleven-year-old Darwin Mason will be heading back to school this […]
Horses enriching children
Unique horse-focused preschool and kindergarten program thrills Ottawa children and parents alike, writes Samantha Ball. It’s an adorable combination sure to melt anyone’s heart: young children interacting with ponies. Is it any wonder Beatrice de Vries, the founder of Horses […]
A second chance to succeed
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board’s Secondary Alternate Program helps high school students take control of their learning and earn their diploma at their own pace, writes Samantha Ball. Kaitlyn McLaren was in Grade 8, on the verge of entering high […]
StoryWalks bring reading to life
By Jennifer Fontaine New parent education initiative encourages parents to talk, sing, read, write and play with their children to promote early literacy When my children were younger, I would often take the bus with them. It was a nice […]
Living and learning
By Amy Rowe Everything parents need to know about boarding schools and why it may just be the best educational choice for your family As parents, we’re often overwhelmed by the plethora of educational choices facing our children. There are […]
Why read to my baby?
By Sonal Mistry, Early Literacy Specialist, Parent Resource Centre Most parents understand the value of reading to their preschooler and read to them on a regular basis. It is a popular addition to a bedtime routine and a perfect way […]
‘It’s about learning not to compare yourself to others’
Ottawa alternative elementary schools deliver provincial curriculum differently, with primary focus on cooperation and teamwork, not competition Joey Gunn likes to remind parents — especially new ones — that choosing the right school for your child is not unlike shopping […]
Healthy Kids, Healthy Relationships
By Catherine Gaudreau Most children have some involvement in bullying as they grow up, either as bullies or as victims. It is estimated that 10 to 15 per cent of children repeatedly bully others, and 10 to 15 per cent […]