Back to School Tips & Advice

The first day back in school is an exciting time for both teachers and students. Starting a new school year means meeting new kids and coming up with new lesson ideas to help them learn. However, the transition from summer fun to being back in the cl

If you're going off to college or university, you may end up living with a roommate. Having a roommate can be a seminal part of the experience, but it can also be a source of stress and conflict. We'll give you some tips.

So you've just graduated from high school — now the big question: what are you going to do this summer? Here's how to stay in a productive mindset this summer and prepare to enter university.

Doing homework has benefits that extend far beyond the classroom. Here are a few reasons why homework matters.

Sending kids to school can be an expensive venture, but buying new clothes for the school year doesn't have to break the bank. Check out the four smart strategies below.

Back-to-school shopping does not have to be stressful. Consider some simplified ways to check everything off the list, no stress required.

Rather than seeing intelligence as being ruled by one single ability, the multiple intelligence model is separated into various "modalities" and this theory drives classroom instruction.

Back to school time can be stressful for parents and students, but make sure to keep this list handy alongside your regular back-to-school shopping. You might already have a few of these items, so just pop them in your backpack and you're ready to go

The emerging flipped classroom model makes use of students' interest in using technology to enhance their educational experiences. It adds substantially to the amount of time teachers and students work directly with each other to increase students' u

With new schedules, multiple classes and a handful of new teachers, middle school students must adapt quickly to a new environment if they hope to do well. Students can increase their chances of success by developing a few organization strategies. Fo

Want to engage your students? The emerging flipped classroom model uses technology to enhance the educational experience.

Kindness is the most important virtue for children to possess. Teaching kindness in the classroom not only improves the general mood, it can actually lead to happier, more productive and focused students.

Faced with the tsunami of information and arguments for and against getting your child vaccinated, here is some important medical information about measles and the measles vaccine.

Each Canadian province has established its own rules and laws regarding homeschooling, and some are far more favourable than others. If you're planning to homeschool, here's what you need to know

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be an obstacle to learning for some children. Here are some ways you can help your child focus and perform better in school this year.

Starting school can be an exciting time in your preschooler's life, but it can also be a daunting one. Here are some tips to help your preschooler enter school without tears.

There are many ways that you can make eco-friendly choices when going back-to-school shopping this year. Picking recycled, biodegradable and reusable items for your kid's backpack is a great way to start.

Wondering how to engage your students after a summer of fun? Here are four exciting activities to help your kids transition back into school mode.

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