When schools were abruptly shuttered last March and students transitioned to learning online, Keira Grant was excited to help teach her seven-year-old son. As her workload dried up due to the pandemic, Grant had more time to help her son with school work and planned a slew of extra STEM experiments. She envisioned the pair
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Half-capacity classrooms, hand-washing stations, sparse playgrounds. B.C’s resumption of classes has given the rest of the country a chance to see how schools may function in the age of COVID-19. Even at one-third its normal size, Nicky Mey’s Grade 1 class still hums and clamours with the sound of seven pairs of scampering feet and
DIY SUPPLIES YOU’LL LOVE We know that those last years in high school at times feel too long and like they will never end. But, guess what? It doesn’t have to be that way. Today we want to show you all of the crazy and creative ways in which you can make your high school
Image: Shutterstock Early adolescence brings a major shift in children’s demeanor and overall personality. You will notice increased autonomy, defined personality, specific interests, and enhanced cognitive abilities in a tween. Tweens can try a diverse array of age-appropriate activities for their developmental requirements. In this post, we tell you about some fun and exciting activities
CREATIVE IDEAS TO PLAY PRANKS ON FRIENDS Hello everyone! Do you wanna hear probably the best idea ever? It’s time to play a prank on your friends! Believe us when we tell you that they will probably never see it coming. This is the best way to surprise them and to have fun while at
Not sure how to remove your kid’s nasty splinter? Paediatrician Dr. Dina Kulik shares how to safely get rid of slivers and prevent infection. My son keeps coming home with splinters. How do I safely remove one? Is there a risk of infection if I don’t get it out? Climbing on wooden playground equipment and running
At childcare and preschool, children experience belonging to a community and engage actively with their learning. They also collaborate in groups, which helps them learn how to negotiate, listen and engage together. Learning in this sense is layered and complex in that children aren’t just taught knowledge, but participate in constructing it. And because of
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Children, at the age of five, display significant autonomy, self-control, and creativity. Their physical abilities are developing fast, and now they can swing, climb, and hop. Undertaking age-specific activities can keep them physically active, boost brain development, and improve their creative thinking. In this post, we share some engaging activities
CREATIVE SNACK IDEAS Can we all agree that eating is the most wonderful and amazing thing in the whole wide world? Delicious food is what makes the world such a beautiful place and this is why it is so important to learn how to cook these delicious dishes! Today we’re going to show you amazing
COOL MACRAME IDEAS FOR HOME There are many ways to make wour home cozier. But when it comes to do it without spending a lot of money, suddenly, there are not so many variants. However, we have a few cool ideas for you (and not only for your home). One of the most interesting skills
Biology, psychology and environment can all influence a child’s sleep patterns. For some parents, getting their child into bed is a struggle that can take hours. Others get up at midnight to help their child fall back to sleep. Sleep problems like these affect one in four kids — and their parents, too. As a
Having your preschooler morph into a creature for hours on end can be frustrating. But, here’s why they do it. Most of us aren’t in the habit of taking our family cat on neighbourhood outings. But for several months leading up to my daughter’s third birthday, we had no choice but to take a small
TASTY FOOD HACKS TO TRY OUT Are you looking for new fantastic ideas for desserts you can try at home? Well, you’re in the right place! Today’s video will show you many, many ways of creating beautiful and delicious desserts and snacks. The first recipe we’ll show you is how to make a beautiful white
IN THIS ARTICLE A limerick is a humorous stanza of five lines that complies with the rhythm of AABBA. The A-lines in the poem are longer and rhyme together, while the B-lines are shorter and follow the same rhythmic pattern. Most of the limericks are comical and easy to remember, making them popular in children’s