by Admin | Oct 10, 2021 | Community
Open House: October 18-24 Here at Northern Lights Academy, we believe in community. We know children thrive when they are surrounded by a community in which they feel safe, connected, and accepted. That’s why creating such an environment is a top priority for...
by Admin | Oct 6, 2021 | Reflections
The need to arouse curiosity in students and the importance of scientific thinking Have you ever given a deeper thought on why objects around you look and behave the way they do? Why does time flow into the “future” and not into the “past”? Where does the sun go at...
by Admin | Sep 22, 2021 | Resources, Tips & Tools
Multi-Sensory Tools in Early Learning As we get settled into the new routines that come with fall and the begining of the school year, caregivers and educators alike often wonder whether their children’s learning needs are being met. We constantly want to...
by Admin | Sep 1, 2021 | Tips & Tools
Young children + digital games = acquisition of new language…is it possible? I was having a random conversation in Spanish with my daughter several weeks ago, that went something like this… Me: “Why do you like playing that game on the iPad?” 5Y: “Because...
by Admin | Aug 4, 2021 | Get to know us
Are they just playing? It has been a hot summer and it does not seem to be slowing down. We just came out of a long weekend here in Canada, and the heat waves keep coming. There is almost no way to keep kids doing anything other than splashing around, building sand...
