Category Archives: Topics in Education

Meg Hickling

Body Science for RealKids

  A few years ago I was invited by our school to a parent information night. The topic was teaching children about their body and specifically it was to inform parents about how the subject would be taught at school.  Some parents got pretty upset

stop bullying

Is teasing by a parent or adult a form of bullying?

I’ve just picked up our pink shirts from PinkShirtDay.ca in support of the upcoming Anti-Bullying Week. It features a great drawing by Chairman Ting designs showing the power in standing up collectively against bullying. This year we see even more the strength of coming together

Using an iPad

The iPad and iPad Mini for RealKids

Not too long ago I sat in a parent meeting listening to our school’s plan to expand technology in the classroom.  At the time I wondered what all the hubbub was about. Why did every classroom need a smart board?  Did resource teachers really need

Pedestrian safety

Pedestrian safety: The flasher works it’s magic

I have a simple idea that could increase pedestrian safety by reducing accidents in crosswalks.  The idea helps drivers better communicate to pedestrians, as well as other drivers, by giving a visual clue that something is happening ahead. Every year thousands of pedestrians in crosswalks

Bullying

Bullying – RealKid advice for parents

My daughter was the target of a bully in the 3rd Grade. Being the strong, friendly, active, imaginative child she is we didn’t think about bullies when we moved and switched schools.  She didn’t mention the bullying but after a few weeks of having tummy aches and not feeling like going to