If someone had said two years ago that Educators would have to change their entire teaching methodology, who would have believed them? Who could have predicted the unprecedented crisis of Covid-19? In a bid to stop the spread of the virus, stores, offices, community buildings, and schools were closed while people stayed at home. According … Read more
Current and historical research identifies early childhood development as a significant and important part of life. From birth through age eight, children are building the foundations upon which all other learning can take place. This foundational learning happens through playing. Engaging in fun and stimulating activities t make them memorable experiences. Encouraging children to … Read more
While being a part of a group can give you a sense of belonging and kinship, being taught as a part of a group might not be the best fit for everyone. Public education typically places 20-30 students in a class. They are taught the same curriculum, assigned the same tasks, and expected to absorb … Read more
In 2018, Dr Monica Carr of Australia’s Monash University undertook research to find out whether the KneoWorld program would be of benefit to students who found learning difficult in mainstream education. 67% of the children sampled had been diagnosed with a variety of neurodivergent conditions such as Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder … Read more
Equity in education is important to understand. This shift in pedagogy requires children, educators, and their families to work together to make sure no one gets left behind. It insists we change our way of thinking, value every child, and challenge social injustices. Traditional methods of learning are usually linear, aimed at filling children with … Read more
Have you seen this cartoon? When everyone is given the same task with the same resources and support, this is equality … not equity. To achieve equity in education, we must recognize the experiences and background of every student and use this information to build their educational experience. Affirmations of cultures, communities, and student identities Social … Read more
A recent social media post highlighted the difference between equality and equity. Imagine this scenario. Louis, a 5-year-old child goes to his teacher after falling over and asks for a band-aid for his scraped knee. No problem, all fixed. Sarah, another child in the same class, accidentally hurts her finger. The teacher offers her a band-aid for … Read more
There is one question that is top-of-mind for teachers, parents/caregivers, and administrators: will students be successful the following school year? This is not a new question, as it drives learning plans and activities throughout the year. But what is uncommon is the year we just experienced. The markers that we usually have to help us answer the … Read more
The pandemic and its impacts-societal, familial, individual-will be studied for years to come. The pandemic is still with us as we move into summer and school year 21/22. Life continues to change, but in pockets. While we see positive signs, it is impossible not to feel some level of continued pandemic-related anxiety. Wide-spread media coverage, … Read more
Taking your child outdoors each day is probably already part of your healthy homeschool routine. In addition to play and exercise, there are a world of benefits and learning opportunities just ripe for the picking! Richard Louv, author of many books on the importance of incorporating nature into our own and our children’s’ lives, says, … Read more
