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 […]
Focus on Education
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.
The value of STEM
Exposing young children to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math provides important opportunities to explore and learn.
Calm those back-to-school butterflies
A new school year can be stressful and anxiety-provoking for children and parents. Here’s how you can help your child calm the jitters.
Parent Education Calendar (May/June 2017)
Parent and caregiver training, workshops and courses for families happening across the Ottawa region in May and June 2017.
The importance of dialogic reading with your child
When you read with your child, they should do most of the storytelling. Here’s how you can read dialogically to your child.