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New Blog Post Out
Why Small Classes Change Big Feelings 🌿
Have you ever wondered why some kids thrive at school while others seem to just survive it?
It turns out the size of a child's classroom has more to do with their well-being than most of us realize.
Our latest blog post dives into the science of small class sizes, exploring what happens to children's brains, emotions, and engagement when they learn in a group of six instead of twenty-five.
Here's a little of what you'll discover:
- Why school is emotional before it's academic and how the right environment makes all the difference
- What recent studies say about focus, participation, and distress in smaller classrooms
- How children describe what "feeling good at school" actually means to them (hint: it's not fancy equipment)
- The magic of co-regulation and why a calm, attuned adult can change the course of a child's entire day
At Oak, our 6:1 ratio isn't just a number. It's the reason we can notice the child who's quietly worrying, pause when big feelings show up, and say "Let's figure this out together" and mean it.
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| 👉 Read the full article on the Oak Learners blog |
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June 5th PA Day at Oak Learners |
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Summer in the City | PA Day Camp June 5,
Campers will explore the vibrant urban landscape of South Etobicoke, uncovering the natural and cultural treasures hidden right in our own community.
🚶 Walking excursions to Jeff Healey Park & Mimico Creek
🗺️ Map reading & navigation through Humber Bay Shores
🦋 Visit to the Butterfly Habitat & Colonel Sam Smith Park wetlands
🔍 Scavenger hunts, native species discovery & inquiry-based outdoor learning
👟 Please dress for outdoor exploration! |
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The Red Cross First Aid CPR C
Run by Mindful in Bloom
Dates: June 24th
Time: 9AM – 5PM
Cost: $130
This comprehensive two-day course offers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training. This course is for those who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home or as a work requirement. It includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.
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The Stay Safe course is back.
Run by Mindful in Bloom
Dates: June 29th
Time: 9AM – 3PM
Cost: $75
Want to make it a full day? Add on pet sitting for an extra $45, and your child will walk away ready to earn extra money this summer, babysitting and pet sitting.
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The Red Cross Babysitting course is back.
Run by Mindful in Bloom
Dates: June 29th
Time: 9AM – 3PM
Cost: $90.
Want to make it a full day? Add on pet sitting for an extra $45, and your child will walk away ready to earn extra money this summer, babysitting and pet sitting.
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Summer Camps
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Summer at Oak Learners: Are you ready?
This summer, we're celebrating 12 years of creativity, confidence, and community at Oak Learners Summer Camp! Whether your child is a returning camper or joining us for the first time, we'd love to have them spend their summer with us exploring, creating, and making memories outdoors.
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