Category: School
What we learned in “summer school”
Our kids’ summer course load? Physics, geography, biology, social sciences, culinary arts and more!
School bus stop fashion
Fashion trends for the 2017-18 school bus season include faded flannel PJ pants and oversized sweaters, accessorized with wool caps and travel mugs.
Why schoolwork is saving our summer vacation
One of the most fun summer activities at our house isn’t swimming in the inflatable pool, playing on the new monkey bars or having water fights with the neighbours. It’s a daily spelling test. It all started exactly one week into summer vacation. The… Continue Reading “Why schoolwork is saving our summer vacation”
Five ways to prepare your child for Primary
Our daughter is all registered for primary in September and with that comes a flurry of meetings and orientation sessions for both of us. Even though I went through all of this two years ago with our son, I was surprised by a few… Continue Reading “Five ways to prepare your child for Primary”
Where to splurge (and save) on school essentials
It’s been almost two years since I became an “elementary-school parent,” and this fall I’ll have BOTH kids heading off to school each weekday! I know, I know — I still have a few months to go. But I’ve already been thinking of what… Continue Reading “Where to splurge (and save) on school essentials”
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