To continue with French Immersion or not? THAT is the question! As the director of a long-running French camp in the GTA, concerned parents of children in grade 6 and 8 often approach me looking for answers to this important question: “Why shouldn’t I pull my child out of French Immersion?” There are a number of reasons parents are concerned
In Ontario – with a common school calendar across the province – it is tempting to take advantage of the “off season” fares when travelling. Providing your child with priceless experiences such as discovering a new part of the world is a great learning opportunity that you can easily provide with a simple trip out of town! There is culture
It’s no secret that learning a second language takes consistent effort, practice and motivation. And when it comes to motivation, there are two major hurdles: Getting motivated Staying motivated In today’s blog, we’re going to dive deep into the challenge of staying motivated. As the director of a leading French Day camp in the GTA, I have had the pleasure
“I am so proud of you…” Every parent has uttered these words to their child. Although it is natural for us to always be proud of our children, it is also important to analyze the ways in which we praise our children… When we use phrases like “I am so proud of you” to praise a toddler instead of “well
Does your child want to enhance their French skills but hasn’t yet found the most effective way to go about it? While some children may initially feel more comfortable resigning to their desk with a handful of French worksheets and studying alone, there is certainly a case to be made about learning a new language in a group setting. Why?
Homework will always be a source of discussion and/ or tension between parents and children. Recently at my school, we invited parents and teachers to have a conversation regarding an update to our homework policy. Of course the discussion had to be respectful of the policy of the school board, but we still had some areas where we could modify
