Recess has the potential to improve performance in the classroom, experts say Twice a day at an Ottawa elementary school the bell rings, and hundreds of students in brightly coloured outerwear stream out the doors and into their respective […]
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More than child’s play
Recess has the potential to improve performance in the classroom, experts say Twice a day at an Ottawa elementary school the bell rings, and hundreds of students in brightly coloured outerwear stream out the doors and into their respective play […]
‘I couldn’t imagine my existence without it’
How important are the arts in a child’s upbringing? In speaking to a number of educators and arts professionals involved with kids, not surprisingly, the importance of having the arts as a part of a child’s upbringing was mentioned again […]
Planning ahead
There are a lot of truisms when it comes to parenting – perhaps, none more true than “they grow up quickly.” One day, your kids are toddlers. The next, they’re off to college or university. While it’s understandable to […]
‘It has truly been a game-changer for our family’
Everyone should have the opportunity to play sports. That’s the idea behind Ausome Ottawa. Liisa Vexler is co-founder of Ausome alongside husband Derek Firth. They have two sons, ages 10 and 12, and live an active lifestyle. While looking into […]
The best lesson planner is nature
Forest schools allow children to explore and learn through inquiry and play “Every day at forest school is different,” says Alyssa Delle Palme, co-founder of Wild Roots Nature and Forest School, located at Macskimming Outdoor Education Centre in Cumberland. Students […]
Internet safety tips and resources
Technology is all around us and becoming more integrated in everything we do. From exploring an idea to conceptualizing that idea to creating something, most, if not all that process is now done using some form of technology. Children are […]
The Montessori difference
A child-centred environment, mixed-age classes, focus on freedom and personal responsibility, and activity-based learning are among the core tenets of the Montessori educational philosophy. James Gordon explains. Ask Montessori teachers and administrators what makes their educational strategies different from those […]
‘We realize how precious it is to be fully bilingual’
The benefits of a bilingual education are numerous, and some say in this era of globalization, it’s never been more important. James Gordon explains why learning French might be the right choice for your child. Most people in Ottawa are […]
10 easy tips to survive back-to-school shopping
The return of another academic year is upon us, meaning parents are once again faced with the daunting task of back-to-school shopping.