What is an IEP (Individualized Education Plan)? An individualized education plan (IEP) is a written plan that describes special education programs, accommodations and services that a school board will provide …
In part one of our series on the power of peer connections, we scrutinized some research on ‘peer effects’ – what exactly is this phenomenon and how can they affect …
Audio Books: They are everywhere! Most new titles and old titles have audio versions available for listening. For the strong reader (typically adults) that do not have time to read, …
In our previous post, we shared some extensive research about the link between better academic performance and physical fitness. At the end of the day, kids who are more physically …
In part 1 of our series on the importance of physical activity and its effects on learning, we saw that there is plenty of evidence to suggest that children who …
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It’s nothing we haven’t heard before – physical activity is good for us! As parents, we are told time and time again that active kids are healthy ones. With busy …
In our last article, we looked at some of the facts concerning summer break and how some research shows that kids may lose a lot of what they have just …
Summer vacation is just around the corner! With about 2 months of non-school time ahead, many parents are concerned about their children losing what they have just spent so much …
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Over the past year, you may have heard the term ‘mindfulness’ in your social media browsing or in health care facilities. It is the latest buzzword in mental health research …
Working with students with special needs/learning difficulties “It’s not that they are being lazy, it is because they actually cannot hold that much information”. Breaking down instructions will help kids …
Connecting and engaging your child in learning.