Saras Academic Education Centre

Saras Academic Education Centre www.saeclearningadventure.weebly.com SAEC's promotes academic and social success.

The Saras Academic Education Centre equips students in Grades 1-12 with a learning experience and environment that promotes continued academic and social success. Saras Academic Education Centre provides children in grades 1 to 12 a unique educational experience where students are engaged in individualized teaching methods while constantly pushing each child to reach greater heights through advanced rigorous methods.

A little realization that has truly surprised me…After 23 years of teaching, I have to say that this is something I have...
09/14/2026

A little realization that has truly surprised me…

After 23 years of teaching, I have to say that this is something I have never seen at this level before.

I am seeing more and more primary-aged children who are struggling with some of the most fundamental skills — including reading, as well as knowing their multiplication and division facts.

And honestly, it has been a bit of a shock.

These foundational skills are so important because they become the building blocks for everything that comes next. When those gaps are present, children can find later concepts much more challenging. Many students are then being guided to simply put basic operations in the calculator - not knowing why and how things work the way they do.

As a math educator, and graduate; it breaks my heart that the stress of so many students exists simply because their foundation was weak. The kids are being punished because of a broken system.

Because of the number of requests I have received from our SAEC waitlist alone in the last 3 months, I am looking at opening one more limited Grade 2/3 Math & English time slot.

The existing Grade 2/3 spaces have been full since June 2026, so this additional opening is being considered specifically to help accommodate some of the children currently waiting.

Possible new times:
Thursday at 3:30 PM
Friday 3:30pm
Saturday 8am

(two classes per week).

These times are new times slots and are only being considered because a few parents reached out and said they would be willing to pick up their children early from school so they could attend SAEC.

I know 3:30 PM is not an easy time for everyone, which is why this will be a very limited opening.

At this point, we are looking at only a handful of spaces before enrolment is confirmed, with the other requested spaces already reserved.

If there is enough interest and the schedule works for the families on the waitlist, we will look at making this all possible.

❤️ The goal is simple: to help children strengthen those foundational skills before the gaps become bigger.

If interested, register by filling up this form.

I will be responding to these requests next week.

http://saeclearningadventure.weebly.com/registration-form-2026.html

To all the other parents waiting patiently, thank you. I see you, I hear you and I will do my best.

But please note, that the next registration and assessment time will take place is June 2027.

— Saras Academic Education Centre

09/10/2026

Fellow teachers (even parents), please stop with the time-outs.

I am honestly sick and tired of seeing and hearing about time-outs being used with children in JK, SK, and the primary grades.

It does not teach the skill we think it teaches.

A young child who is overwhelmed, frustrated, angry, impulsive, crying, yelling, or unable to follow a direction is not necessarily choosing to “misbehave.” Their brains are still developing. They are still learning how to identify emotions, regulate themselves, communicate their needs, and recover from big feelings.

And no — they cannot always just “figure it out.”

They don't necessarily have the vocabulary to explain what is happening inside them. They don't necessarily have the cognitive ability to stop, reflect, regulate, and independently choose a better response in the middle of a dysregulated moment.

So we isolate them and call it a “time-out.”

What exactly are we expecting them to learn from that?

How to regulate?
How to communicate?
How to solve the problem?
How to make a better choice next time?

Or simply that when their emotions become too big for the adults around them, they get removed?

There are so many other strategies available to educators — co-regulation, modelling, redirection, restorative conversations, visual supports, movement breaks, calm spaces, emotional vocabulary, and countless other evidence-informed approaches.

Please look into them.

And before someone says, “But children need to learn independence” — independence is not leaving a five-year-old alone with emotions they don't yet know how to process.

Independence is something we build gradually by teaching children the skills they need to eventually manage themselves.

We don't teach a child to swim by throwing them into the deep end and walking away.

So why do we expect a five-year-old to independently regulate an emotion that they don't even have the words or neurological maturity to understand?

I am not saying children shouldn't have boundaries. They absolutely should.

I am saying boundaries and punishment are not the same thing.

Hold the boundary.
Teach the skill.
Stay connected.
Help them regulate.
Then revisit what happened.

And please, do not tell me that this is how a boy learns to “man up.”

Gosh.

A five-year-old does not become a better man because we taught him to suppress his emotions, sit alone with them, and “toughen up.”

Emotional regulation is not weakness. Asking for help is not weakness. Crying is not weakness. Having big feelings is not weakness.

If anything, we should be teaching our boys that being a man means knowing how to communicate, take responsibility, repair when you've hurt someone, manage frustration, show empathy, and ask for help when you need it.

We don't need to raise boys who are afraid of their own emotions.

We need to raise emotionally capable human beings.

So no — a time-out isn't teaching him to “man up.”

It may simply be teaching him that his emotions are inconvenient, that vulnerability should be hidden, and that when he struggles, he has to deal with it alone.

That is not the lesson I want for my boys.

Honestly, my blood boils and aches in pain for those little ones, every time I hear that this is still happening in early elementary classrooms.

We can do so much better.

09/08/2026

Starting my 23rd year of teaching.

23 years of building my Academy.

23 years ago, I started with a vision — and, honestly, not everyone understood it. There were doubts. There were discouragements. There were people who couldn’t see what I could see.

But my grandma saw it. My parents saw it. And the principal who wanted to hire me full-time saw it too.

I designed it. I believed in it. I carried it through.

And today, I’m celebrating 23 years of teaching. 23 years of entrepreneurship. 23 years of choosing passion over doubt and purpose over fear.

But the greatest reward has never been the Academy itself.

It has been the children.

The beautiful little minds who walked through my doors and grew into wonderful scholars, accomplished individuals, and, most importantly, beautiful human beings.

And some of them never really left.

They graduated, grew up, started their own journeys — and still came back. To see me. To tell me about their lives. To keep me updated. To remind me that the little moments we shared meant something.

That, to me, is success.

23 years of living my passion.
23 years of believing in a vision.
23 years of watching children grow.

What a blessed life.

And this is only the beginning of another year.

05/12/2026

MAY Leadership 2026. University grad surprises #2

Another university gem #2 who came for Michael Jackson and to see all of us again.

There is something so special about a child who comes with an open heart. Even with the mixed reviews — and the negativity that often seems intentionally directed toward Michael — he came because he believed in the energy, the love, and the vibe I was putting out.

That alone meant so much to me.

I truly hope you enjoyed it, hun. More than anything, thank you for giving Michael a chance — to be seen, felt, and understood through a different lens.

And ahem ahem I see you arre representing . ⭐️🔥

I am representing too

05/12/2026

MAY Leadership 2026. University grad surprises #1

(During our Field Trip to watch Michael: Michael Jackson's songs have always been part of my literature/poetry/media literacy units! So this trip is an obvious must!)

Here one of my university kiddos came back for Michael, and my heart was so full watching the young man he has become; taking care of my gem.

The entire evening, he carried such a calm and beautiful energy. He made sure I was not stressed and moments like this make me emotional as a teacher. Watching the children you once guided grow into responsible, compassionate leaders is one of life’s greatest gifts.

As Michael Jackson once said, “The greatest education in the world is watching the masters at work.”

I felt proud watching my own students become exactly that — kind, dependable, and full of heart. 🤍

February 14th, 2026Often I run out of time — and most times I can’t even find my phone — to capture classroom moments. I...
02/15/2026

February 14th, 2026

Often I run out of time — and most times I can’t even find my phone — to capture classroom moments. If I did it regularly, I would have albums filled with laughter, smiles, and the most beautiful snapshots of learning that happens, literally every day from my littles to all the way to my grade 12s.

Today was yet another special teaching moment with my Grade 4/5 group.

After learning the full metric system, we began exploring feet and inches. We measured using the rulers they’re familiar with, and there were so many bursts of laughter — but through it all, the concepts truly became solid.

This group made the day extra special, though.

In the five short minutes I stepped upstairs to grab their Valentine’s goodie bags, they did something so incredibly sweet for me.

Such a small window of time — yet such a big gesture.

It warmed my heart and reminded me of so many of my graduated gems who equally poured love and appreciation.

And it made me realize I really do need to keep my phone on some kind of permanent “record” mode.

Because these little gems don’t know it yet… but eight to nine years from now, when they graduate, these pictures will mean everything.

Dear Parents on the Waitlist,I understand that it can be frustrating when spaces do not open in the middle of the academ...
02/12/2026

Dear Parents on the Waitlist,

I understand that it can be frustrating when spaces do not open in the middle of the academic year. Our classes operate at full capacity, and openings typically become available only when our current Grade 12 students graduate.

I am also aware that we have not opened a Grade 1/2 class in nearly five years, primarily due to prioritizing space for our high school students. However, over the past few years, I have noticed a growing number of students entering our upper grades with significant learning gaps. This has been both concerning and eye-opening.

With this in mind, I have decided to open a new Grade 1/2 class beginning in April 2026.

If you previously submitted a registration form, your child may already be on our waitlist. If you are unsure if your child is on the waitlist, I encourage you to re-register online before the last week of February. Emails regarding the Grade 1/2 class will only be sent during the final week of February to families on our Grade 1/2 waitlist.

Following the email communication, we will organize pre-assessments for potential placement and appropriate class grouping. There will only be on group of Math and English classes opening. Hence, as you know, space is very limited.

PS: To parents who already sent an email and re-registered this week (after seeing our academy's instagram post), please note all emails will be responded to and sent during the last week of February.

Warm regards,
Suji
www.saecsaras.ca

December 21st 2025. Celebrating the beginning of 22 years with my graduates.These consists of my University students or ...
12/22/2025

December 21st 2025. Celebrating the beginning of 22 years with my graduates.

These consists of my University students or students now in the professional field.

To every graduate who came out for bowling, dinner, or both—thank you from the bottom of my heart. To those who messaged saying they were unable to make it in December (and want me to organize another one in January, thank you for going out of your way to message me. Love you. )

Seeing you all again, laughing, talking, and simply being you reminded me why teaching has always been so deeply meaningful to me. That time together was incredibly special, and I will carry it with me for a long time. As your teacher, my heart was so full—so full that it brought tears to my eyes more than once; but we have to laugh it away.

Nothing has changed. You are still my kids, and you are still as absolutely amazing as ever—kind, resilient, thoughtful, funny, and full of so much potential.

Watching the people you are becoming fills me with pride beyond words. You made me emotional, you made me smile, and you reminded me how powerful the bonds we build at SAEC truly are. I love you all so much.

This is simply the beginning of a new chapter and a new tradition.

As members of our SAEC Alumni Grads Association, your journey continues, and 2026, we have a lot planned. At SAEC your role will continue and sprout as honorary speakers, mentors, and role models for the students who are now walking the paths you once did. Your stories, your growth, and your experiences will inspire the next generation of SAEC kids in ways only you can.

Thank you for showing up, for staying connected, and for reminding me that once you are part of this family, you always are. I am so proud of each and every one of you, and I cannot wait to see all the incredible places life takes you—knowing you’ll always have a home here.

I should have done this long time ago.

Thank you for organizing it all Rusanth.

GRATEFUL.

Merry Christmas.

11/10/2025

Happy 10th birthday, buddy! We love you and we’re so proud of the bright, thoughtful, big-hearted person you’re growing into. It was such a joy celebrating you this weekend. Thank you for bringing your spark, your kindness, and your laughter into our classroom. Hope this year brings you all the magic you deserve.

God bless.

Yes, I know… our page has been a little quiet compared to our Instagram lately. Our classroom is always brimmin...
11/10/2025

Yes, I know… our page has been a little quiet compared to our Instagram lately. Our classroom is always brimming with energy and buzz, and I rarely have my phone in hand to catch all the special moments. But here’s a sweet one I did manage to capture: us celebrating one of our little gems on their special birthday (10th).

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