by Marion May | Jun 1, 2021 | Blog, The Open Door posts
It’s been a stressful school year for families; juggling your kids’ in-person and virtual learning with your work schedules, while isolating from friends and extended family. Perhaps the summer is the prime time to reduce screen time and increase your one-on-one time... by Marion May | Apr 1, 2021 | Blog, The Open Door posts
“Check-up is so necessary when attaining increase in all things” ― Sunday Adelaja If your child has dyslexia and they have an IEP (Individual Education Plan), you know how important their accommodations are in helping them to learn in the classroom. Do you know... by Marion May | Feb 1, 2021 | Blog, The Open Door posts
Have you ever played MadLibs? It’s the word game where one opponent asks the other for random nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs to fill in the blanks in a pre-written story neither opponent has read before. The final outcome is silly and hilarious because the... by Marion May | Dec 1, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, The Open Door posts
With the holiday season just around the corner—and a year for the history books coming to a close—to embolden your spirits and buoy your hopes for 2021, I would like to give you the gift of this book recommendation, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S.... by Heather Desjardins | Nov 1, 2020 | Blog, Get to know our tutors, The Open Door posts, Uncategorized
Every other month you can find a new “Get to know our tutors” video right here on our blog. This month we get to know Jordyn Tremblay. Not only is she a great reading and spelling remediation tutor, she is also a learning strategist. Transcript: Hi I’m Heather... by Marion May | Oct 1, 2020 | Blog, The Open Door posts
“The best way for those with dyslexia to read, may be with their ears!” This is statement is from a list of facts about dyslexia on The Reading Well website. It is one of my favourite, go-to websites—created by parent, and educator, Michael Bates, whose stepson... by Heather Desjardins | Sep 1, 2020 | Blog, Get to know our tutors
Every other month you can find a new “Get to know our tutors” video right here on our blog. This month we get to know Ashley Reaume. Not only is she a great reading and spelling remediation tutor, she is also our lead instructor for our Small-Group Writing Workshops.... by Marion May | Aug 1, 2020 | Blog, The Open Door posts, Uncategorized
Once upon a time, there was a boy named, Marco. When he turned nine, his parents thought he should try reading books on his own at bedtime because he could read so well by himself. Marco felt a little sad. He loved it when his parents read aloud to him and his parents... by Heather Desjardins | Jul 1, 2020 | Blog, Get to know our tutors, The Open Door posts
Every other month you can find a new “Get to know our tutors” video right here on our blog. We’ve got some great ones so stay tuned! Transcript: Hi I’m Heather, and we’re doing another “Get to know your tutor” and today we have with... by Marion May | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, The Open Door posts
As the end of June approaches, you and your children may be breathing a cautious sigh of relief that the end of the school year is almost here. Take a moment and acknowledge all that you have accomplished and give yourself and your pod mates hero hugs for doing your... by Heather Desjardins | May 1, 2020 | Blog, Get to know our tutors
Every other month you can find a new “Get to know our tutors” video right here on our blog. We’ve got some great ones so stay tuned! Leigha is not only one of our amazing tutors, but she is also Director of Education and Training. Transcript: Hi! I’m Heather... by Marion May | Apr 1, 2020 | Blog, The Open Door posts
Family photo of sock toy misfits, created by Marion May During this period of isolation, we are virtually together but physically apart. We are being given a gift of time to connect with our children and create with our minds and hands. If you’re looking for unique,... 
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