Letting kids ‘do it on their own’
My son likes to dress himself. At 2.5, that’s a great thing, but I find it hard. His shoes are on the right way, 50% of the time. His crocs are green, only because the pink ones, the colour he really...
View ArticleWaiting for Superman Video Trailer
The new documentary, Waiting for Superman” by Academy Award winning director Davis Guggenheim has caused much discussion. He won an Oscar for “An Inconvenient Truth,” about global warming. This time,...
View ArticleTeaching the History Behind Black History Month
Who comes to mind when you think of Black History? Slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. or basketball great Jackie Robinson? It's likely that 80% of students would default to these two...
View ArticleWith Video, Practising French Is an Imaginative Exercise
Some teachers are looking beyond the worksheets, textbooks and oral presentations and trying to capitalize on students' interests of technology when giving assignments.
View ArticleOur Kids TV to Launch in February 2012
Coming soon to a browser near you ... Our Kids TV! Our exciting new online video portal will bring in-depth, behind-the-scenes stories about life at private schools and summer camps through the eyes of...
View ArticleSummer Day Camps: Our Kids TV Spotlight
There is something for every camper at summer day camps - rock climbing, arts, video and more! Watch the video in Our Kids TV Spotlight, a new feature every Tuesday on the blog.
View ArticleOvernight Camps: Our Kids TV Spotlight
Overnight camps are where lifelong friendships are made and self-confidence is built in young campers. Watch the video about overnight camps in the Our Kids TV Spotlight, and check out dozens of...
View ArticleSteve Paikin, Camp Alumni: Our Kids TV Spotlight
Respected Canadian journalist Steve Paikin spent summers away at camp, where he learned to tackle challenges and encourage others. Watch the video and hear Paikin has to say about the advantages to...
View ArticleCamp Expo – Our Kids TV Spotlight
Choosing a March Break or Summer Camp for your child can be stressful. Our Kids hosts the annual Camp Expo to give parents the chance to meet camp staff and directors. Watch a highlight video from last...
View ArticleCamp Expo 2012 Highlights: Our Kids TV Spotlight
The Our Kids Camp Expo 2012 in Toronto was a huge hit with hundreds of families in attendance to learn about how to choose a March Break or summer camp. See a video of highlights! Read more...
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