There are many four letter words thrown around at school but none may strike fear in the hearts of students like “math” does. Whether students don’t like numbers, have a hard time solving equations or struggle with the concepts, there’s no doubt that math is an often feared and often difficult subject for many students. [...]
The Week on Twitter: 2009-06-29
Agnes StawickiGene Cohen's contrary-to-popular-opinion ideas about the aging brain: http://bit.ly/YKEzi # Toronto parents looking for a new summer camp http://bit.ly/102xUe # @ecobug Thanks for the book reference, a great read for kids ages 3-7. # Toronto strike by city workers left you without a kids camp this summer? Check http://camps.ca/toronto_camps.php # If you pay for education [...]
What's on: Week of June 29, 2009
Agnes StawickiHappy Canada Day Weekend! Welcome to What’s On, The Chalkboard’s weekly roundup of interesting and exciting events on tap for the week. To help make sure we know about all the best events be sure to leave a comment below or send an email to agnes[at]ourkids[dot]net. Now on with the week ahead! Monday June 29 [...]
Space Available at Camps for Toronto's Children
David FieldAs we enter the eighth day of the strike by Toronto’s indoor and outdoor service workers, Camps.ca has received a lot of inquiries about alternative camps and their availability to accept last minute campers. We’ve contacted many camps not affected by the strike to see if they have spaces available. This list will be constantly [...]
The First Day of Camp
MiekeA camper’s first day of camp is something they will never forget. The long car or bus ride up, sitting with anticipation, waiting to discover or rediscover what it means to go to camp. This past Sunday was that first day at Camp Wenonah. Long time campers as well as first time campers were ushered [...]
Opportunity, and Inspiration, Knock!
Kristine QuanWe recently took our boys to see “Riverdance”. Given they are “half Irish” we thought it’d be a good experience to help celebrate part of their heritage. They loved it of course, those fast tapping feet are sure to impress even the biggest skeptic. And it was a great family afternoon out – at a [...]
