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The Benefits of Physical Education in Schools

There are many benefits to having a well rounded physical education curriculum in school. Gone are the days of the Canada Fitness Test and the initiatives that we all remember from grade school. Education boards seem to cut physical education and the arts before anything else. They are a critical part of a well-rounded education….

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

What are Pear Tree’s reasons for homework?

After a day at school, and perhaps after school activities, it is likely that the last thing your child (and you) want to do is homework! While Pear Tree advocates for down-time, time with the family, and doing things for pleasure, we also have reasons why our teachers assign a reasonable amount of homework to…

Elaine Au

Comfortable at School: 7 Tips for Teaching Social Skills to Your Child

Is your child at the age when they are preparing to enter elementary school? Are you worried about him/her having trouble socializing and making friends? If so, then you can use this as an opportunity for teaching social skills that will help your kid get along with others easily. Awkward children face a variety of…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

A Parent’s Thoughts: Pear Tree Elementary vs Elite Vancouver School

My wife and I chose Pear Tree Elementary for our daughter, currently in Grade 2. I have so many good things to write, here is my short summary. At A Top Ranked Vancouver Private School Our daughter attended one of the top ranked Vancouver private school. Our decision for this school was mainly…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

How Healthy School Lunch Programs Fuel Learning

Did you know that most schools in Canada don’t have healthy school lunch programs? Instead, children may be given foods that while will fill their stomachs for a bit, don’t provide the nutritional value to get them through their day. Children need certain nutrients for their developing minds and bodies. When they get them it results…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

Extended Learning: How Children Benefit From After School Programs

School classes in Canada usually finish at around 3.15 PM. For many parents, this is too early and it ends up interrupting their day. One way of getting around this problem is by hiring someone to pick your child up from school or by asking a friend or family member to do so. But the…

Elaine Au

Why Is Integrated Curriculum Necessary in Vancouver Private Schools?

A well-rounded and comprehensive education is one of the greatest tools you can give a child. It will help them in the future. Knowledge is one of the greatest powers there is. Wisdom, however, is the inspiration to use that knowledge in the world to make it a better place. Most public and private schools…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

Food For Thought: What is Progressive Education and What Are the Benefits?

What Is Progressive Education? Whenever an approach challenges the traditional ‘norm’ of education, the reaction tends to be to believe falsehoods. Progressive education is no exception. Some people find change hard. However, the harsh reality is that education is a catalyst of change. As such, it should always be at the forefront of reflecting changes…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

A Focus on Applied Math

Real life provides us with all the reasons we need to learn math. This is why math at Pear Tree Elementary is focused on and real-world contexts and application – and never in isolation. A BBC article about UK minimum wage increases provides us with a perfect example of why we do this. Personal finance…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

What is Theme Based Curriculum?

With so many methods of teaching that schools offer, it might be confusing to know which methods are more effective. Luckily, with a theme-based curriculum, students experience an almost unlimited variety of amazing real-life topics, which makes learning much more fun and challenging. Let’s talk about theme-based learning, what it offers and why it is…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)