Routines Can Provide Calm in Chaotic Times
There is no doubt we are living in a challenging and unprecedented time. All of a sudden, parenting has become a 24 hour by 7 day job, and for those…
Why Empathy is an Important Life Skill for Children
Empathy reminds us that we are all human and that we share universal experiences and feelings. There’s an excellent opportunity in these challenging days of the COVID-19 crisis to reinforce…
A Parent’s Guide to Play
Play in the Maple Bear Early Childhood Programs All Maple Bear Early Childhood programs emphasize play and play-based learning as a critical component. Whether the children are learning language, developing…
Understanding PISA
Canada’s education system consistently ranks among the best in the world as evaluated by a study called PISA – the Programme for International Student Assessment. The features that make the…