Oak Learners

06/08/2023

Before children learn to read and write, they need to learn to sit in a chair and sustain proper posture, which is gained by strengthening core muscles through movement and arm and hand muscles through play.

"An adequate writing posture is needed for emerging writers. This posture begins with core strength and balance. Today, many kids are so movement starved that they are falling out of their desks for no apparent reason at all! The ability to sit still actually begins with movement. Children who engage their bodies in diverse and complex movements develop what is needed for desk sitting."

FIND OUT WHY OUTSIDE PLAY IS CRUCIAL FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE LEARNING TO READ AND WRITE

"Readers need strong eye-muscles for tracking and time in nature helps this happen. On uneven terrain, kids are constantly adjusting their gaze. This begins as early as infancy for babies who are held on hikes. With each step the slight up and down motion forces the eyes to work together, strengthening their ability to track.
An adequate writing posture is needed for emerging writers. This posture begins with core strength and balance. Today, many kids are so movement starved that they are falling out of their desks for no apparent reason at all! The ability to sit still actually begins with movement. Children who engage their bodies in diverse and complex movements develop what is needed for desk sitting."

https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/outside-play-is-crucial-for-emerging-readers-and-writers

06/07/2023

Are we pushing too many children towards an outdated checklist of expectations instead of pushing them towards independence and self-efficacy?

06/07/2023

Music in schools has the power to:
⭐ Increase social cohesion and community
⭐ Improve focused attention and sensitivity to the rhythms of language
⭐ Accelerate reading acquisition
⭐ Lift moods

Here's a fun, research-backed way to:
⭐ Increase social cohesion and community
⭐ Improve focused attention and sensitivity to the rhythms of language
⭐ Accelerate reading acquisition
⭐ Lift moods

05/26/2023

When music is part of every day, learning is part of every day. 🎶

Did you know that music has the incredible ability to wire our brains for optimal learning? 🎶🧠 It's true! 🌟

Scientific research has shown the remarkable impact of music on our brains. When we engage with music, it activates multiple areas of our brain, igniting neural connections and boosting cognitive function. 🌐💡

Like a symphony, our brains come alive, fostering creativity, improving memory, and sharpening focus.

02/24/2023

Looking for a kids camp this summer? Here is how to pick the right summer camp for your child. ☀️

https://oaklearners.ca/how-to-pick-the-right-summer-camp-for-your-child/

12/30/2022

We still have a few spots for our Holiday Break Camp next week! Registration is day by day.

Every day during the Holiday Break Camp will be filled with fun activities around an Inquiry-Based theme. A typical day for all campers include elements of ...