Nouns are the first part of speech kids learn in school. But when a noun is defined as only a person, place, or thing, it’s not exactly accurate. Many nouns…
3 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Tutor by Maria Gurevich. Fun class vs useful class, where is the balance? How do you know if a tutor will connect with…
Dog and Walrus: a story by Alex Zulawnik, Grade 3. Once upon a time in a blazing hot jungle there was a school that had two best friends, Dog and…
A Zero on an Essay by Maria Gurevich. A mom and her grade 12 daughter showed me an essay with a mark of zero from the teacher. “I think the…
The Origin of Toilet Paper by a student. We find toilet paper so familiar and use it daily, but have you ever wondered what people used before they had toilet…
The Origin of Playing Cards by V., a grade 8 student. We are all familiar with playing cards, and consider it as a normal pass-time: it is an opportunity to…
University Supplementary Applications by Maria Gurevich. Some of the best universities in the world, including a few in Ontario, require supplementary essays and other materials as part of the application…
5 Myths About Writing by Maria Gurevich. The first few times I heard these from students, I laughed a little. But over the years, seeing these gross misconceptions perpetuate makes…
School are Discouraging Math Skills: A letter to the Minister of Education by Ethan Kharitonov. Dear Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education: I would like to bring it to your attention…
Education in the Post-Covid World by Maria Gurevich. Congratulations!!! We made it to the end of a very challenging school year. When parents ask me what I think will happen…
Things Many High School Students Don’t Know About English by Maria Gurevich. I am very lucky to have worked with so many wonderful kids over the years. Some come to…
Why Writing Does Not Improve with Reading by Maria Gurevich. We have all heard this advice, “If you want to improve your writing, just read more.” Parents often call me…