Mme Michelle's Education Corner

If your child is starting Kindergarten French Immersion in September 2021, there are probably lots of questions and concerns tumbling around in your head right now. It’s understandable. Thinking of...

For those of us in the avalon area of Newfoundland and Labrador, we’re heading into our 3rd week of lockdown...round 2.  Hands up if you’re struggling to meet the emotional...

It’s been a week since we were all involuntarily thrown into the world of online learning...again. More than anything, dear parents, I know that what you really want right now...

Most people, by the time they have their own children, are at a point where reading comes naturally to them. It’s no longer something that they need to consciously think...

“Monday is ballet, Tuesday is swimming, Wednesday is karate, Thursday is piano and basketball, Friday is choir, Saturday is girl guides, no, wait, the whole weekend is girl guides because...

Setting goals is an important part of determining where we are, where we want to go and how we intend to get there. When helping children with their academic pursuits,...

Parents, if you only have 15 minutes in the evening to spend on homework with your struggling reader, I strongly suggest that you spend it having them read out loud to you. By choosing to spend your time this way, your child will learn new words and gain confidence in an environment where they feel safe to make mistakes. Here are a few tips to help make the reading experience with your child a positive one.