Phonics Vs Three-Cueing: What Works Best for New Readers?
Phonics vs Three-Cueing: when it comes to building reading skills, what approach works best to build strong, confident readers? Let’s take a look at the two of most commonly used reading instruction methods, Phonics and Three-Cueing. What is Three-Cueing? The “three cueing” theory, popularized in the 1960s, suggests that readers use three cues to figure […] […]
The Real Cost of Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular activities are a key part of childhood, helping kids of all ages discover their interests, build new skills, make friends, and explore their passions. However, the cost of extracurriculars—ranging from sports to music lessons and art classes—can add up quickly. Depending on the sport, lesson, or activity, extracurricular hobbies can end end up not […] […]
Study Tips For Finals That Every Teen Needs
Study tips for finals is something every teen needs. Final exams can be stressful for high school students. For teens in a semester or trimester system, these tests are the culmination of months of hard work, and the pressure to perform can be overwhelming. The good news? Students can conquer test stress and excel during […] […]
Balancing Technology and Phonics in Reading Instruction
Technology has transformed both how we teach and how students learn to read. It has introduced new tools that make learning more engaging, especially for children with reading difficulties or dyslexia, offering opportunities that once seemed out of reach. However, despite these innovations, it’s crucial to remember that effective reading instruction still relies on foundational […] […]
Tutoring For Success in the New Year
Have you considered new year tutoring for your child? A new year is the perfect time to reflect on the year ahead, refocus, and set goals for the year ahead. While. adults are usually the ones setting goals, students of all ages can can think about the year ahead, especially when it comes to school. […] […]
Embrace Seasonal Learning Activities
The winter season is here and cold weather can bring the blues. But embracing seasonal learning can help students of all ages stay engaged and motivated all season long. This time of year most students are looking forward to their holiday break and time away from school, and holiday learning is a great way to […] […]
10 Fun Holiday Activities to Keep Learning Skills Sharp
The last thing students want to do over the holiday break is schoolwork! But, holiday learning doesn’t have to mean hitting the books and doing homework. Just because school is closes does not mean that learning has to stop! In fact, when students maintain holiday learning momentum over the break, it makes returning to school […] […]
Holiday Learning Tips for the Whole Family
The holiday season is nearly here! In all the festive rush, it can be easy to forget about holiday learning! While the seasonal break offers families time to unwind, spend time together, and relax, it important to remember that too much time away from regular learning can affect school motivation and learning momentum, making the […] […]
Build Better Reading Skills with Phonics
Beginning to learn to read is an exciting time in a child’s life. By age three, children’s brains have developed sufficiently and young children are ready to begin a journey into reading. From playing with fridge magnets, memorizing parts of their favourite storybooks, to trying to sound out words–the indicators of reading readiness are already […] […]
Understanding Math Literacy
How can you help your child build strong math literacy skills? While reading skills are the foundation of literacy, math literacy skills—also known as numeracy—are less understood. Literacy skills develop sequentially. First, students learn sounds and how sounds blend together, then letters and how letters work together to create words. Words work together to create […] […]