Tap Peques - Spanish Classes in Oakville

Tap Peques   Why Should Your Child Learn Spanish as a Foreign Language? Language boosts cognitive, memory, and listening skills Heritage Spanish will give your child an edge in the job market Check out our NEW Spanish Classes 3-12yrs http://www.tappeques.com/for-kids-teens/spanish-classes  Tap Peques is a leading Spanish educational learning centre with a fabulous selection of Online Resources, Books, Live Events, Learn to speak Spanish classes and more!   Celina Gutierrez CEO & Founder www.tappeques.com   info@tappeques.com  289-259-2961

STREETdog ARTstudio - art classes in Oakville

STREETdog ARTstudio   We are getting ready for our FALL ART SESSION. Adult lessons in the morning; After school lessons for Teens and children from 4-7 pm. Supplies included. Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Drawing.   More info at patricia@artstudiostreetdog.com www.streetdogartstudio.com  Location: 467 Speers Rd. Unit 15 Oakville, Ontario

MUSIC FUN WITH SUZIE "SUNSHINE" CLASSES

 

 

MUSIC FUN WITH SUZIE "SUNSHINE" CLASSES

• Pitch, Tonality, Solfege (Do Re Mi)
• History (ie: famous composers)
• Introduction to music concepts, musical instruments and imagination
• Rhythm
• Movement

"Music Fun with Suzie Sunshine" classes are filled with movement and activities to keep children engaged and participatory. Eclectic styles & rhythms will be used in the

classes to promote a natural love for music. All activities are specifically designed to meet the age and abilities of the children in the class.

 

The Suzie Sunshine program is values based. Empathy, gratitude, patience, and joy principles are a strong focus throughout the program. Classes are divided into three Semesters, each with a CD of songs that will be used in the classroom (also available on I-Tunes).

 

Each Semester will also Focus on a different period of music ( ie: Baroque, Classical ) and it's well known composers. The program will help introduce important historical figures in a fun, and engaging way.

 

Cost: $195.00 per Semester  ( 10 week program/ 45 minutes each )

 

Suzanne Brown
www.suziesunshine.ca 
416-822-5500
Facebook: www.facebook.com/misssuziesunshine 
Twitter: @Suziesunshinee
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FQK1JCC-d0 
Music available on i-tunes

Playbox Nursery School in Oakville

   

  

Playbox Nursery School offers enriched toddler, pre-school and kindergarten programs for children aged 18 months to 5 years old.
 

Classes run from 9 AM until 11:30 AM daily and from 1:00 PM until 3:30 PM. We also offer a unique lunch bunch program, which allows children some small group time as they socialize around eating together.

Each child is perceived as a unique individual who has his/her own needs and abilities. Our programs are designed to educate children through active play-based learning.
 

We have award-winning teachers with many years of experience who create a warm, loving and fun environment for children to learn and explore.

Please call us for a tour or for more information 905-849-4411.

Location:
304 Spruce Street
Oakville, Ont.,
Tel. 905-849-4411
www.kingswaynurseryschools.ca 

Steeltainers Back to School Lunch & Snack Containers

Steeltainers
Back to School Lunch & Snack Containers

Start the school year off right with a selection of lunch and snack containers from Steeltainer.
Find out why Steeltainers should be your go to solution for lunch and snack preparation.  Our variety of versatile high quality food containers can meet all your on-the-go needs.

This year we're pleased to offer a special combo pack which includes a lunch container and two snack containers, a 15% saving over the regular retail price if these items were purchased separately.
Also, don't forget to check out our site for other wonderful Steeltainer products.

Combo Pack Special: www.steeltainer.com/September-Combo-Pack.php
Web Site:  www.Steeltainer.com
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/Steeltainer

STREETdog ARTstudio - Fall Art classes in Oakville

STREETdog ARTstudio
ART Lessons for children, teens and adults.
FALL SESSION registrations open.
Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Drawing.
www.streetdogartstudio.com
416-278-2093

The Annex Dance Academy Business Feature August

The Annex Dance Academy is a professional dance studio in the beautiful city of Oakville.

Children build knowledge and skills through continuous and evolving processes of instruction. Our program for our youngest dancers is organized in this evolving form allowing for children to actively build new learning and understanding. We work at keeping class interesting by utilizing music, props and storytelling. We sing and dance songs that children already know and love while learning new songs to perform for one another. In addition to Dance technique, we work on social and emotional goals, such as the feeling of accomplishment and pride a young dancer gets when mastering new or challenging technique. We guide our young dancers with life skills such as waiting a turn in class or partnering in song and dance. The inclusion of these fundamental skills has a beneficial impact on the experience of our students both in the Dance studio and outside in everyday life. Above all, we aim to nurture and fulfill your young dancer’s development and joy in activity.

We offer a wide range of classes for children. Please take a look around our website, where you will find information about our classes, summer camps, staff and location.

At the Annex Dance Academy, we have gone to great lengths to create a totally unique space for our clientele, with five studios, which together measure 6,000 square feet, a comfortable reception area and a private change room. There is parking available immediately outside our front door in our parking lot. We invite you to come and visit our studio!

CHILDREN'S CLASSES
PROGRAMS FOR EVERY CHILD
DANCE STYLES
BALLET
Ballet is the foundation of all Dance technique. Our Ballet Classes provide a solid foundation in Body Alignment and Muscular Development that supports all other dance styles and sports too. We study R.A.D., Royal Academy of Dance.
JAZZ
Jazz is a high energy class that incorporates stretching, strength, musicality and technique. Our classes cover the fundamentals of the various styles of Jazz dancing.
TAP
Our emphasis is on rhythm, style and musicality. It is an energetic class that keeps your mind ticking and your feet tapping!
HIP HOP
Hip Hop is fun and exciting and keeps you moving in step with the latest trends in music and motion. Some advanced classes may include break-dancing.

ACRO
Acro is a combination of dance and gymnastic elements. Combined with Dance technique we put emphasis on flexibility and body control. All acrobats welcome!
LYRICAL
Lyrical is one of the most popular forms of dance today. It is contemporary style led by a strong Ballet and Jazz base.
MUSICAL THEATER
The sights and sounds of 42nd street permeate the classroom. Learn to be the next Broadway Star with dancing, singing and acting.
CONDITIONING CLASSES
Stretch and Strength is a class designed to prepare and maintain the optimal fitness for dancing.
Turning Technique improves your turning capabilities. Jumping
Technique teaches you the skills necessary to soar above the stage.
LEVELS AND AGES
(See Pre-Dance page for children under 5)
Primary Ages 5-6 Junior Ages 7-9
Elementary Ages 10-12
Intermediate Ages 13-15
Senior Ages 16+
2861, Unit 39 Sherwood Heights Drive
Oakville, Ontario
Tel: 905-829-1610
email: oakville@annexdanceacademy.com
web site: www.annexdanceacademy.com

Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 4:00 pm to 8 pm
Saturday 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Annex-Dance-Academy/344902965573338

Write on Q

Write on Q 

 * a unique approach to effective writing skills
* an opportunity to build confidence and public speaking skills
* vocabulary builders to enhance comprehension and clarity
Registration for the 2014-15 school year is in progress.
www.writeonq.ca
Tel. (647) 766-5678

Playbox Nursery School in Oakville

Playbox Nursery School offers enriched toddler, pre-school and kindergarten programs for children aged 18 months to 5 years old.
 Classes run from 9 AM until 11:30 AM daily and from 1:00 PM until 3:30 PM. We also offer a unique lunch bunch program, which allows children some small group time as they socialize around eating together.
 Each child is perceived as a unique individual who has his/her own needs and abilities. Our programs are designed to educate children through active play-based learning.
 We have award-winning teachers with many years of experience who create a warm, loving and fun environment for children to learn and explore.
Please call us for a tour or for more information 905-849-4411
http://www.kingswaynurseryschools.ca/

Ladybug Photography in Oakville

Ladybug Photography specializes in capturing precious moments in a relaxed setting in a beautiful professional photography studio centrally located in Oakville. http://ladybugphoto.ca/

Triangle Physiotherapy Business Feature on Oakville Moms

                                

Triangle Physiotherapy is a multi disciplinary sports medicine & rehabilitation facility with 5 locations in the GTA. Our services include Physiotherapy, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Custom Orthotics & Custom-Fit Braces.

Our team comprises of professionals who are enthusiastic, compassionate & most importantly, love what they do! We endeavour to make your rehabilitation experience as comfortable & pleasant as possible.

Location
The Oakville location of Triangle Physiotherapy is located at The Shoppes On Dundas Plaza, 2501 Prince Michael Drive, Unit 2, Oakville in the Joshua Creek area. Our highly trained physiotherapists and massage therapists have experience working with athletes, dancers as well as individuals with other injuries & conditions. We are proud to have a fully equipped gym as well as the latest treatment equipment.

Appointments & Billing
The clinic is open upto 8pm Monday thru Thursday and upto 1pm on Fridays & Saturdays. Our aim is to get you started on your treatment regime as soon as possible so that you are on your way to recovery soon. We follow a “no-waiting” policy & appointments are available as soon as the next day!

We also offer direct billing services to most insurance plans. If you bring your plan information with you at your first appointment, we can confirm coverage as well as eligibility for direct billing.

Services
Our Services include:

• Physiotherapy
• Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
• Sports Conditioning
• Massage Therapy
• Acupuncture
• Custom Orthotics
• Orthotic footwear
• Custom-Fit Braces

Other locations
Triangle Physiotherapy has FIVE convenient locations:

• Etobicoke (HWY 427 & Dundas)
• Oakville (HWY 403 & Dundas, West of Ninth Line)
• Mississauga (Square One area)
• North York (on Dufferin Street, South of Lawrence Ave.)
• King West Village (on King Street West, between Dufferin & Bathurst)

Call us to schedule an appointment today!
Address:
2501 Prince Michael Dr., Unit 2
Tel. 905.257.3334
Web site: www.trianglephysiotherapy.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrianglePhysiotherapyAndRehabilitation

Kidsportsplex Inc. Summer Camps and Birthday Parties in Oakville for kids!

Kidsportsplex Inc.

SPORTS, SELF-DEFENSE, YOGA, AND MORE!
Keep the kids fit and active with our interactive sports games and fun learning activities for the entire Summer! Different sports theme for every day of the week!

Floor hockey, soccer/football, basketball, baseball, and dodgeball!
Kids participate in sports drills and practice their basic sports skills in our Sports Kiosks where they win tickets for prizes. Kids especially love the Batting Cages and Hockey Shoot-out!

FREE Yoga class for kids ages 7 to 12 years hosted by One Yoga Canada.
FREE Self Defense classes hosted by Horizon Taekwondo and conducted in their Dojo (selected weeks).
Arts & Crafts activities and fun camp games organized daily.
FREE Pizza Lunch on Friday for full week registrants.

Camp runs July 7th - August 29th, Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Extended hours available 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM for an additional cost.

Call 905-844-KIDS (5437) to register and guarantee your spot(s)! You can also Register online, www.kidsportsplex.com/SummerCamp.aspx

Let's have some Sports Fun this Summer!

Kidsportsplex Inc.
212 Wyecroft Rd, Unit 22
Oakville, ON L6K 3T9
www.kidsportsplex.com

Rising Sun Martial Arts Summer Camps in Oakville

 

 Rising Sun Martial Arts is a friendly, family oriented Martial Arts school which specializes in Tae Kwon Do. Owned and operated by 8th Degree Grand Master Martin, we have been teaching children, adults, and families in Oakville for more than 30 years. We offer a wide variety of programs to suit every need and interest.

 

Rising Sun Martial Arts is outfitted with 2 large training studios to run our programs effectively and without having them overlap each other.

We offer:

Kids Tae Kwon Do

Adult Tae Kwon Do

Family Tae Kwon Do

After School Program

Samurai Sword

Cardio Kickboxing

Boot Camp

March Break / Summer / PA Day Camps

Ninja Birthday Parties

 

Martial Arts not only keeps you physically fit but mentally strong as well. A student will start to develop a strong sense of determination and perseverance that is so necessary in real life situations, as well as self confidence.

 

People of all ages, from 5 to 50, will receive benefits from Martial Arts. There is never a wrong time to start and no one is too old to begin. Challenge yourself to reach new physical abilities that you won't get from the gym, and strengthen your mind to achieve success in class and in life.

 

Come in today for a free week trial and kick your way to a healthier life style. 

 

Rising Sun Martial Arts
1304 Speers Road
Oakville, Ontario
905-844-8033
http://www.risingsunoakville.ca

NEW! FANTASTIC CAMPBELLVILLE LOCATION IN 2014!

 

NEW! FANTASTIC CAMPBELLVILLE LOCATION IN 2014! Educating kids with a passion for horses. Havencrest Summer Day Camps inspire students through a safety conscious, structured and comprehensive curriculum for riders at every level. Owned by Canadian Equestrian Team member, Havencrest day camps are run by qualified instructors and offer plenty of riding time, horsemanship theory and horse care classes, swimming, outdoor games and crafts.

Signing up for a few weeks of camp is the perfect way to introduce kids to equestrian sport!

 

905-257-3040 

www.havencrest.ca  

info@havencrest.ca 

Join the OSMPA Summer Camp

 

Join the OSMPA Summer Camp

Piano Fingers Mini CampSession 1: Monday, July 7th to Friday, July 11th 2014.

Ages: 4 to 6
Tuition: $189.00
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Online Registration: Click Here 

Prerequisite: Students can be completely new to the piano or have up to one year of playing experience.

 

Our unique piano fingers mini camp is especially designed for children ages 4 to 6, and is a one week piano camp that gives students the opportunity to explore music in a fun and educational environment. Each camper will have his/her own keyboard to practice on throughout the week. The camp is designed for children who are completely new to the piano, as well for children who are within their first year of piano studies.

 

Inspired by the Casa Montessori method of education, students are able to complete their own projects and activities throughout the week at their own pace. Each camper will also have one private lesson during the week.

 

Your camper may expect the following activities throughout the week:
Group piano classes, rhythm and movement games, singing, music listening, introduction to composers, crafts, and music theory games. There are a limited number of spots, due to the nature of the programming. Please book your spot early to ensure a spot in the camp!

 

 

OSMPA also offers Theory Classes and Flute Intensive.

 

Book a trial lesson at the school today, we look forward to meeting you!

 

Oakville School of Music
Tel. 905-338-9800
http://osmpa.ca

ART SUMMER CAMPS AT STREETdog ARTstudio in Oakville

ART SUMMER CAMPS AT STREETdog ARTstudio    ART-MANIACS SUMMER CAMP August 11th-August 15th, 2014. 9 am - 1 pm, Snack at 11 am   MONDAY Sculpture with clay. The student will work in two projects: A) Create an imaginary animal (Mexican alebrije). B) Create a vehicle: spaceshift, boat, train, etc.   TUESDAY Outdoor Painting. Fieldtrip to Coronation park in Oakville. The student will work on a landscape with acrylic and oil paints in situ.   WEDNESDAY Photography. The student will work in two projects: A)  Outdoor creative photography B)   Self portrait with a professional SLR.   THURSDAY Drawing. A)  Sketch of a toy with pencil and charcoal. B)   Sketch of a flower buquet with pastels.   FRIDAY Wood firing. Glazing. A) The student will "draw" on wood with a pyrographer. B) The student will glaze the clay pieces that were done on Monday.   Fee: $36 per day or $170 the week (you can choose your days). REGISTER NOW, LIMITED SPACES. patricia@artstudiostreetdog.com Tel. 416-278-2093     ECO-CREATIVITY SUMMER CAMP July 28th-August 1st, 2014 10:00 am-12:00 pm   Monday Reusing Cork, Styrofoam trays and Sheets Decorating Bookmarks The students will make and decorate different bookmarks.  Fabricating and designing their own Stamp   Tuesday Reusing and decorating a Pillow cover Easy Tie Dye The students will decorate their own pillow cover (white) with an easy and fun tie-dye technique.   Wednesday Reusing glue bottles and old jeans Making and decorating an apron. The students will bring an old pair of jeans to make an apron and make their own design with bleach.   Thursday Reusing old crayons and rocks Making a paperweight The students will bring their own old crayons to decorate hot rocks and make colorful paperweights.   Friday Reusing old T-shirts Making bracelets with old t-shirts The students will use their own fingers to "knit" very unique bracelets.   The participants should bring: 1 White pillow cover 1 pair of old jeans some old crayons   FEE $90 per week or $20 per day (you can choose your days) REGISTER NOW TO BOOK YOUR SPACE! patricia@artstudiostreetdog.com  416-278-2093

Visit our 4th Annual Art Exhibit on Sunday June 15th from 10 am - 4 pm, it will remain open Monday to Thursday 4-7 pm until the end of June.     STREETdog ARTSTUDiO ART LESSONS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, WORKSHOPS Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography for children, teens and adults www.streetdogartstudio.com (416) 278 2093

Pretty in Pink Summer Camp in Oakville

Pretty in Pink Spa Studio   Oakville's premier exclusively-natural spa, serving girls of all ages. Wholesome, natural and chemical-free, only the world's finest 100% organic products and treatments are ever used at Pretty in Pink. Even the spa itself is kept clean and beautiful using natural solutions. Pretty in Pink Summer Camp We are pleased to offer Summer Camp from July 7th to August 1st we have created four fun and creative weeks of activities.     The Social Network- July 7th- 11th - If you're into hastagging and instagram we have the perfect week for you, we have come up with social network crafts and activities from making a pin-hole camera to making a fabric pin board inspired by Pinterest.   Pretty in Pink's Got Talent- July 14th-18th - If your favourite shows are Dancing With The Stars, The Voice or Top Chef Canada this is the perfect week for you, from our dance party on Wednesday to creating your own restaurant on Friday.    Living the Goodlife- July 21st- 25th - We here at Pretty in Pink want everyone to live the goodlife and with this camp week your sure to end up one with nature and embrace inner beauty. This week is designed to help us all live a better life. DIY Girl- July 28th-Aug 1st - DIY Girl week is all about your idea of creativity. Do all kinds of DIY inspired activities and make your own DIY crafts geared towards your summer fun and getting you ready for back to school.  Aftercare and lunch available; contact us for more detail Sign up more than one daughter or her BFF and enjoy the 5% Sibling/BFF discount! Book your daughter and their friends today! More details and to register online visit our website: www.prettyinpinkspa.com   Pretty in Pink Spa Studio 1011 Upper Middle Rd E Oakville, ON 905-842-PINK (7465)

Discover Camp Tournesol's FRENCH CAMPS in Halton

Discover Camp Tournesol's FRENCH CAMPS in Halton 
t: 905-891-1889
www.campt.ca

Bronte Harbour Nursery School is now accepting registration for September

Now accepting registration for September.    Bronte Harbour Nursery School is an outstanding non-profit nursery school in south west Oakville, where we nurture your child's individuality and independence in a loving and kind atmosphere. We are active participants in Halton's Quality First initiative, and are committed to providing top quality care to your child. We believe that all children, regardless of their abilities, have the right to participate in an environment where they will be valued, respected and supported throughout their learning journey. Our experienced teachers continuously evaluate and adapt our program to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all of the children. Our belief is that children learn through their play experiences, and to support this, we provide an environment that offers both child-directed and teacher-supported activities. These activities promote growth in each of the areas of development: social, emotional, creative, cognitive and physical. Children will create, explore, experiment and grow as individuals. Our warm and loving teachers work together with the children, sharing ideas, thoughts and interests in order to create and plan a curriculum that stimulates, motivates and educates. Programs run from September to June for Toddlers ages 18 months to 30 months, and Preschool ages from 2 ½ years to 5 years. We welcome you to Bronte Harbour Nursery School...where every single child is valued, supported, encouraged and treasured. Call us for a tour at 905-465-3508, as our last day of classes before the summer break is Wednesday June 18th. We would love to meet you and we look forward to being a part of your child's preschool experience!    Bronte Harbour Nursery School Inc. 2489 Lakeshore Road West Oakville, ON L6L 1H9 905-465-3508 www.bronteharbournurseryschool.ca

4Cats Arts Studio - West Oakville and Oakville - Art Summer Camps in Oakville

 

  

4Cats Arts Studio - West Oakville and Oakville - the best, most fun art studios ever!

 

4Cats is a professional arts studio for artists aged two to fifteen. Guided by highly-trained curators, 4Cats kids create imaginative pieces inspired by the work of famous artists. Children use professional high-quality art materials including acrylic paint on canvas, silkscreens and pottery wheels. 4Cats curators tell captivating and inspiring stories about the lives of the artists being introduced.

 

4Cats West Oakville and Oakville offers Artist of the Month classes, workshops, camps, awesome birthday parties and more! Check out our schedule on www.4cats.com/westoakville and www.4cats.com/oakville 

 

Art is good!

 

Contact information:
Catherine Reipas
Artist | Curator | Owner 

 

4Cats Arts Studio-West Oakville
1200 Speers Road #15
905 845 9259
westoakville@4cats.com  
www.4cats.com/westoakville  

4Cats Oakville
2379 Trafalgar Road
Oakville ON
289-937-1788
oakville@4cats.com  
www.4cats.com/oakville  

Tap Peques Spanish Summer Camps in Oakville 2014

How would you like your child to learn about the Hispanic Culture while having tonnes of fun this summer?

We invite you to enroll your kids in our highly interactive Spanish Summer Camps that include weekly unique themes from the Hispanic world.

Offering 4 weeks of Spanish Summer Fun - Date: Jul 7-25 and Aug 11-15                                   - Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm - Location: Tap Peques Bookstore - For Children ages 5-12 yrs. - Cost: $147 (weekly) / $37 (daily) - HST & Materials Included: Yes - Spanish Required: No

Bundle Offers & Special Discount

If you would like your child enrolled in three (3) or more weekly camps please contact us about the following specially priced bundles we have created below:
- 3 weeks at $377.00
- 4 weeks at $497.00

What's special about our Spanish Summer Camp?

Our Spanish Summer Camps promotes Spanish language learning in an in-classroom and outside environment with theme related activities where campers enjoy the great weather in our safe and beautiful garden.
 

Kids will learn about authentic literature from the Hispanic world. For Hispanic campers, these camps promote pride in their culture; for non-Hispanic campers, it fosters appreciation and respect for Hispanic people and their contributions to humanity.

We also hope to build campers self-confidence in using their verbal skills, through our semi-private groups (up to 5 campers per group); and Mixed Age - Peer Teaching Approach (when younger and older children work alongside each other, peer teaching is common. The older children who are more settled in the environment enjoy helping out the younger ones.)

 

 

 

What are the weekly themes?

Our Spanish Summer Camps are different from week to week, so you can register for multiple weeks of fun! We have specially selected various books to supplement your child's experience at our Camp; which will help in making each week's adventure different and packed with relevant Hispanic content based on our theme.

- Week 1: Puertas al Sol / Gateways to the Sun

- Week 2: Personajes del Mundo Hispánico/ Characters of the Hispanic World  

- Week 3: Puertas al Sol / Gateways to the Sun

- Week 4: Personajes del Mundo Hispánico/ Characters of the Hispanic World

 

Won't be able to make it to our Weekly Camp?

No problem...you can enroll your child for our One Day Camp and select a date that is more convenient for you.

 

What else can we look forward to from Tap Peques?

Well, as always Tap Peques loves giving you extra goodies to make our events and programs special for your "peques". So here are some additional perks:

- A FREE T-Shirt

- Weekly dessert, which will be provided to campers thanks to our Proud Sponsor Oakville Realtor, Carmen Labancz.

- 15% Sibling Discount, contact us if interested.

- Extended care: $20.00 per day from 4:30 to 6pm.

 

 

If you'd like to find out more, we are holding two information and registration sessions on:
- Friday, June 13 at 5 - 8pm
- Saturday, June 14 at 10am - 2pm 

 

We thank you for your continued support and hope to see you soon.

 

Saludos,

 

Celina Gutierrez
Founder & CEO, Tap Peques
info@tappeques.com
www.tappeques.com

June Business Feature Be Smart about your Summer at Mathnasium!

Be Smart about your Summer at Mathnasium!
A solid Math foundation is vital for children to succeed. Without solid Math skills, children will probably have a lot of trouble in school and afterwards.
Students with weak basic math skills find the subject increasingly confusing and difficult (and get poor grades). You might notice that your child starts to develop math anxiety. When a child develops a solid math foundation, you'll be amazed at how the stress caused by poor math skills disappears. You might even hear your child say that math is fun!
There is a long-standing misconception that math is a subject that some students understand and others simply do not. While some students may possess an inborn talent for mathematics, this is only a small part of the equation when it comes to success in math class. Read on for a closer look at why the concept of the “math person” should be erased to create more positive attitudes toward this challenging subject.

Talent vs. practice
The students who have not had this additional preparation may develop a skewed perception of math class. When these “unprepared” students score low on the first few tests, they harbor an attitude of insecurity in their mathematics skills. Their assumption that certain students score higher on tests because of natural talent causes students to believe that they were just not born with math skills. They may then conclude they are not a “math person.” As this belief can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, it is imperative to help student gain confidence in their math abilities. In reality, practice and adequate study time can cause these skills to click for students and create long-term success in the classroom.

Non-static intelligence
Another belief that can keep students in a cycle of self-doubt and inadequate test preparation is the idea that intelligence is completely static. However, students who have the mindset that you can always become more intelligent tend to get higher grades and show drastic improvement with the application of new study skills. Studies have shown that convincing students to believe they can become smarter by working harder led to better grades.

It is important to note that success in math connects to success in other subjects –and vice versa. A student that is convinced he or she is not a math person can begin to worry about their overall intelligence, and that can lead to larger performance issues in school. Due to the challenges of learning math, students who become successful in math start to believe they can do well in any subject.

Each year the amount of required math compounds from the previous year.  Students must understand that their foundations in math must be secure if they are to do well in the coming year. New strategies must be learned to allow for quicker and more accurate computation. Manipulations of math mentally allows for greater flexibility in problem solving. We will provide the opportunity for your child to get ready for next year’s math. Call us at Mathnasium of Oakville (award winning learning centre), if you have any questions or to make an appointment to register child in our summer camps and regular programs. Let’s get your child ready for next year! Our phone number is 905-829-9400. If you wish for further information about Mathnasium of Oakville programs, please visit our website at www.mathnasium.com/Oakville

Sincerely,
Sehba Tahir
Mathnasium Learning Center, Director