Our Metro Contest Winner's Experience
May 1st, 2013
By: Lori-Ann Claerhout
I took a lot of new skills away from my day at Metro at the "Become a Leading Facilitator" class. Our leader, Harriet van Staveren, was well experienced as a facilitator,…
Education Matters
Tips to Eliminate Cramming Before Tests
May 1st, 2013
Cramming for tests is highly stressful, yet far too many students have not learned how to prepare or prioritize their activities by leaving enough time for homework and study. Education experts agree…
Making Smart Money Choices Using a Three Jar System By: John Lanza
March 15th, 2013
“I don’t know how to say no to him,” a good friend of mine confided in me at a party. This friend was of particularly good means and though it was true that he could afford to get virtually anything…
What Kids Learn From Chores (or More Proof That Suffering Builds Character)
March 14th, 2013
By: Dr. James G. Wellborn
Like so many parental expectations and requirements, getting your kid in the habit of doing chores will help prepare them for the real world (if you can ever get them to…
Making the Move to Kindergarten
March 14th, 2013
Submitted by: Edmonton Public Schools
Entering Kindergarten is an exciting and memorable milestone that marks a major change for many families. Your child is growing up and starting their…
How Can I Work with My Dyslexic Child at Home?
March 1st, 2013
By: Dianne Craft
The approach I have taken to get children past the learning “block” of dyslexia, is twofold:
1. Some type of “midline” brain therapy. While NILD, NACD are some other…
Electronic Media for Babies and Toddlers – Is It Right For My Child?
February 19th, 2013
By: Sharon Rechter
Most of us take our fancy electronic gadgets for granted these days. In fact, it’s hard to imagine life without our smart phones and iPads, much less our home computers,…
15 Minutes is All it Takes to Improve Literacy Skills
February 19th, 2013
By: ABC Life Literacy Canada
After a long day at school, the last thing most kids want to do is learn at home. But the benefits of learning as a family outside the classroom are huge –…
Mothers' Playtime Behaviour Linked to Young Children's Engagement with them, Reasearcher Says
February 6th, 2013
Affectionate, less controlling mothers have strongest relationships with their children
Researchers long have evaluated the roles parents play in children’s development. Now, researchers at the…
School Open Houses In and Around Edmonton
January 3rd, 2013
Choosing a school for your child is a big decision. This is the place where they discover, learn and grow. One of the best ways to make this decision is to attend open houses at the schools in your communities.…
