At Reach Out, our goal is not only to educate our students, but to build a community. Navigating all things related to your child’s education and future, international moves, understanding how to best foster your relationship with your child; these are all things that require community support. Our Community Blog will help to provide you with information and resources that will empower you and help you make the best choices possible for you and your family.
At Reach Out, we believe it is very important to celebrate student successes. We are pleased to announce another Star Student - Emma! Emma represents everything students can achieve with hard work and commitment to excellence. Emma’s teachers recognize her as a student who has a wonderful attitude towards learning, is very receptive to instruction, […]
As educators, we have often been asked the question, “How can I get my child to stop reading comic books?” Parents are worried that comics do not provide educational value, are not academically rigorous enough, or worst of all, a waste of their child’s time. To this, our answer usually surprises them, and that answer […]
Exam season is here, and it can be a very stressful time of year for both students and parents. At Reach Out we want to do our best to help ease exam anxiety by offering some unique study tips you might not have tried. Conventional wisdom of studying has often been followed by many parents […]
We know that there is so much we can do to nurture and educate our children, which is why as parents we often go to great lengths to fill their time with enriching activities and classes. Why do we do this? For many reasons of course, but the main goal is to ensure their future […]
We are pleased to announce a new summer book club, just for parents! Summer is the perfect time to read that book you have always wanted to read, but have not had the time to. This summer, we invite you to join us in reading How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids […]
Helping Your Child Learn New Vocabulary Research indicates that if we want students to succeed in the academic context, on important assessments and high-stakes exams, as well as their future careers, we must help them develop their vocabulary. The reason for that is this: our understanding of new information is directly linked to our understanding […]
If you are looking for a more individualized educational service, Reach Out offers 1-on-1 services with our expert educators! What do We Offer? Our teachers offer a wide range of 1-on-1 subjects including English, Social Sciences, and Maths. Meet some of our highly qualified and experienced teachers! Why Should I Choose 1-on-1 Services? Perhaps your […]
Who We Are As you may have noticed, we have been growing and have some exciting additions to what we offer here at Reach Out. As it has been a while since we introduced ourselves, we thought we would share our story with you to help you better understand who we are and what we […]
Being a parent is hard. In fact, with the changes in our world today, it might just be one of the challenging moments we have had to face in decades. Change leads to uncertainty, and uncertainty can lead to stress. Stress certainly affects all areas of our lives, sometimes it will impact our relationship with […]
Many parents ask us what the fastest way their child can improve their writing. While we firmly believe there are no shortcuts to becoming a truly effective and skilled writer, there are some things students can incorporate into their writing to help take it to the next level more efficiently. Like with anything trying to […]
Tell us a bit about yourself. I grew up in five different countries (Sweden, England, Germany, South Africa, and Canada). Integration into a diverse spectrum of cultures growing up has made me see the world with an open mind. I currently reside in Canada and work as both a university lecturer and a Math teacher […]
The Secret Garden is a piece of classic literature that has been part of an untold number of childhoods (if you missed our article on why children should read classic novels, see it linked below!). It is a powerful tale of friendship and discovering oneself that resonates with our souls. The Secret Garden is about a […]
Literature study is an important aspect of any excellent academic program, and that is because it helps to teach students a wide range of knowledge and skills that are essential for success in many areas of life. While studying literature, students learn about important events and people throughout history, they consider cultural perspective and increase […]
It’s back to school time and we know parents are getting ready for a new year with new beginnings. The start of a new year is usually met with a mix of excitement and a bit of anxiety, as students and parents look forward to new skills and experiences, but also might feel nervous about […]
