Education

This is why young children need to explore gender identity in the classroom

This is why young children need to explore gender identity in the classroom

Take it from a teacher: keeping gender identity in the Ontario sex ed curriculum helps our kids, because they’re asking questions about it already.

Gordon Nore

First time field trip volunteer? Here's what you need to know

First time field trip volunteer? Here's what you need to know

Thinking about being a field trip volunteer for your kid's next big outing? Here are some dos and don'ts that will come in handy.

Nadine Silverthorne

How to teach your preschooler proper pencil grip

How to teach your preschooler proper pencil grip

At age three, you can start teaching your kid how to properly hold a pencil. And don't worry, there are lots of fun ways to teach this fine motor skill.

Claire Gagne

How education cuts helped me teach my son to be an activist

How education cuts helped me teach my son to be an activist

The letter my son sent to the province to protest education cuts in Ontario is a sneak peek into his mind—and heart—that I hadn't seen before.

Louise Gleeson

What it's like being a male daycare teacher

What it's like being a male daycare teacher

“Many parents are clearly suspicious of my motives. And it hurts like hell.” A male daycare teacher reveals what he's experienced in his 20-year career.

Today's Parent

This one thing can reduce the need for future special education

This one thing can reduce the need for future special education

Introducing children to quality early childhood education can decrease, and in some cases eliminate, the need for extra help beyond the standard classroom

David Philpott

What exactly is happening to Ontario’s education system? What you need to know

What exactly is happening to Ontario’s education system? What you need to know

In response to Doug Ford's proposed education cuts, students and teachers are protesting. We break down the details of increased class sizes and more.

Rachel Chen, Chatelaine

How to know if French immersion is right for your kid

How to know if French immersion is right for your kid

Educators say learning French expands minds. But some parents say French just wasn’t right for their kids. Here’s how to suss out what’s best for yours.

Brandie Weikle

LeapFrog Go-with-Me ABC Backpack

LeapFrog Go-with-Me ABC Backpack

LeapFrog Go-with-Me ABC Backpack is an entertaining, transportable and educational toy that encourages learning and independent play.

10 fall facts kids will love

10 fall facts kids will love

Did you know the largest pumpkin pie on record made 5,000 slices? Impress your kids with these awesome fall facts.

Corinne Guirgis

9 reading games to play with your kid

9 reading games to play with your kid

Learning how to read doesn't always have to involve books. Here are nine fun reading games that will motivate your little one.

Today's Parent

10 things you should never say to parents who homeschool

10 things you should never say to parents who homeschool

Homeschooling can seem a little unusual at first, and it's OK to be curious. But before you barrage a homeschooling parent with questions, read this first.

Katy Thomson

This 4-year-old’s letter to her new kindergarten classmates will melt your heart

This 4-year-old’s letter to her new kindergarten classmates will melt your heart

“I’m sending you this note because I love new friends and I want to do what I can to make being my friend easy.”

Claire Sibonney

7 things kindergarten teachers want you to know

7 things kindergarten teachers want you to know

A few kindergarten teachers revealed what you can do now to get your preschooler prepared for the classroom experience.

Lisa van de Geyn

7 creative ways to get kids reading

7 creative ways to get kids reading

Learning to read doesn't have to be boring! Whether you turn reading into a game or start a book club, there are many ways you can motivate your kid.

Today's Parent

5 tips to help kids learn to read

5 tips to help kids learn to read

Have a kid who's just getting started on reading? Make learning easy with helpful reading strategies that will make the process easy!

Today's Parent

Kids review books: Mr. King's Things

Kids review books: Mr. King's Things

"I would read this book with my mom so I could teach her how to recycle." Hear the reviews Mr. King's Things got from our Professional Book Reviewers.

Today's Parent

Kids review books: Dinosaurs from Head to Tail

Kids review books: Dinosaurs from Head to Tail

"I would have a Stegosaurus as a pet!" Hear the rawr-ing reviews our Professional Book Reviewer's gave Stacey Roderick's Dinosaurs from Head to Tail.

Today's Parent

Kids review books: Canada in Colours

Kids review books: Canada in Colours

"My favourite season is...Tuesday!" Hear the hilarious things our Professional Book Reviewers had to say about Per-Henrik Gürth's Canada in Colours.

Today's Parent

Could vision therapy help your kid with learning challenges?

Could vision therapy help your kid with learning challenges?

Sometimes a kid's trouble with focusing, learning and behaving in class could surprisingly come down to a visual challenge. Vison therapy could help.

Claire Gagne

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