Bilingual Immersion FAQ’s
Many parents who send their children to a Maple Bear School intuitively understand the immersion approach that we utilize, but they still have many questions and concerns. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions I receive on this subject. My answers are based on our own experience and the research Maple Bear Global […]
Playing is learning
All Maple Bear Early Childhood programs emphasize play and play-based learning as critical components of the curriculum. Whether the children are learning language or developing literacy, exploring numeracy or discovering the natural world, play-based activities and experiences really enhance a wide-range of skills. WHAT IS PLAY-BASED LEARNING? Any activity or experience can be considered play-based […]
Reading Is A Family Affair
At the preschool level, reading is the doorway to developing strong reading and writing skills in our children. Maple Bear believes in the importance of reading both at school and at home. We always encourage our parents and caregivers to read together with their child. Reading Aloud Is A Daily Routine At Maple Bear Schools […]
Building Inclusive Classrooms
At Maple Bear Global Schools, we are always striving to make sure we are creating inclusive classroom environments where students with special needs are supported and are set up for success. We do this by providing extremely high quality and specialized training for our faculty and our teachers. We equip our teachers with the knowledge […]
What Makes Maple Bear Unique
Selecting the right school for a child is a daunting task as a parent. We know this from parents who tell us about their decision-making process as well as from being parents ourselves. The options can be endless depending on the country you live in. And being able to distinguish what makes one school different […]
Maple Bear and Our Approach to 21st Century Education
What should education look like for our children today in order to help them prepare for an uncertain, continually changing tomorrow? As a parent, how do I know my children will be able to thrive in the 21st century, in an automated world that is changing at such a fast pace? The information technology revolution […]
Understanding PISA
Canada’s education system consistently ranks among the best in the world as evaluated by a study called PISA – the Programme for International Student Assessment. The features that make the Canadian education system so great are also the building blocks used to create the high-quality Maple Bear curriculum that we deliver to our students around […]
