STUDYING AND PREPARING FOR EXAMS
Around mid-June, students will be anxiously preparing for their final exams. Often during this time of year, depending on their course load, students become overwhelmed with the process of studying. When working with students during exam preparation, I often get asked “how do I do well on my exams?” While, students with better study methods […]
PREVENTING THE SUMMER SLIDE
When I was a little girl, my favorite activity was reading. I remember during the summer holidays I would read anywhere between 10-20 books. I loved curling up in my parent’s backyard under our tree with a good book. My mom was and still is an avid reader. She instilled in me a love for […]
MY TOP 5 BOOKS FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES
First off, I would like to thank everyone who read, shared and liked our post last week. I feel so blessed that you would allow me to share my thoughts on reading with you. As I mentioned in last week’s blog, I was an avid reader growing up. During the summer, I would read a […]
5 BENEFITS OF TUTORING YOU DIDN’T KNOW
When you think of the word “tutoring,” what does your mind automatically think of? The stigma around tutoring usually relates to a child struggling with a specific subject and requiring some additional help to succeed. While that may be true, it’s only half the story. The benefits for a child, whether they’re struggling or not, […]
ONLINE TUTORING IS PERFECT FOR WORKING PARENTS
As social distancing becomes mandatory, many parents are required to wear many hats. Not only must they work from home, but they also have the added pressure of maintaining their child’s education. At The Progressive Center, we make it our aim to help families by providing online tutoring during these uncertain times. While it may seem overwhelming […]
4 LEARNING STYLES AND WHAT THEY MEAN
While a teacher may be more comfortable providing information through auditory means, the reality is not every student learns the same way. This can lead to a lack of confidence and feelings of inferiority for a rather smart child who isn’t being taught in a way that works for them. This is why the VARK […]
INTRINSIC VS EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION AND YOUR CHILD’S SUCCESS
Motivation is a complex subject. For students, it could be downright difficult. However, there are two key ways in which all of us experience motivation. Intrinsic Motivation Is… Internal motivation for sake of personal achievement or enjoyment. They learn because they want to, not because they’re measured on their knowledge. Extrinsic Motivation Is… External motivation to gain […]
WHAT’S EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT MY CHILD?
Being able to organize, plan and complete tasks may be easy to most adults, but seems an impossible task for some students. This constant battle with their executive functioning, also known as the management system of the brain, is a skill children aren’t inherently born with. According to Harvard, executive functioning is the mental skills that […]
NAVIGATING THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR DURING THE PANDEMIC
Sending your child off to a new school year is exciting and nerve-wracking in itself; now the pandemic has created a new set of worries. Millions of parents are navigating through this unusual time. Whether you’ve opted for online lessons or you’re sending your child back to school, each require tremendous support. Here are some […]
WHAT IS MATH ANXIETY AND HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD THROUGH IT
With pencil in hand and a math worksheet on the desk, your child may suddenly feel anxiety overtake every part of their body. It’s more than nerves – it’s the kind of fear that makes their palms clammy and heart racing. This is a sign of math anxiety. Learning with math anxiety can be difficult […]
YOUR CHILD’S READING AND HOW TO KNOW WHEN INTERVENTION IS NEEDED
Children begin developing reading skills well before they enter kindergarten. The speech and language skills that they develop as infants will influence their reading skills, as will listening to stories, viewing pictures, and talking about what is happening in books. Sometimes, when children begin formal reading education, they struggle more than other children. However, keep […]
BETTER TOGETHER: THE BENEFITS OF GROUP TUTORING
There are many known benefits to one-on-one private tutoring — active participation by the student, personalized lesson plans, and focused attention on the sole student. These are great qualities, but there are some things that one-on-one tutoring just can’t facilitate. After a long year of isolation during the pandemic, many parents are worried about their […]
GETTING READY TO RETURN TO SCHOOL
This year, getting ready to go back to school feels different. Because many students haven’t been in a classroom since before the pandemic, some anxiety is to be expected. While the idea of returning to the normal swing of things is exciting and relieving, many are wondering about how to prepare their children for the […]
THE BENEFITS OF STEM EDUCATION
At the Progressive Centre, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to expand their awareness and have fun doing so. With that in mind, we are investing in STEM education and as of February 2022, we will be offering a variety of new STEM courses that will engage children and equip them with skills […]
THE JOY OF READING FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES
As a child, one of my favourite activities to do was read. My parents, especially my mother, instilled in me a love for reading. Reading was my way of escaping reality. I had a great childhood, but I loved what books were able to do for my imagination. With that being said, what is most […]
