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Power Play: Educational Gift Ideas for 6 and 7 Year Olds

If you have a child who is 6 or 7 years old in your life,…
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Transform Your Child’s Education with Effortless EDU-tainment!

Today’s kids have endless entertainment options, but much…
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BrightSparkz Little Sparkz - hands on learning for kids

Little Hands, Big Minds: Hands-on Learning for Children

One of the fundamental ways children learn as they grow from…
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Choosing the right university

The Importance of the Early High School Years

Setting up Your Future for Success Coasting through high school…
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fine motor skills and coordination

Your Kindergarten Checklist!

  The summer is flying by quicker than ever and you…
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Supporting your child going to school

Back to School: Supporting Your Child’s Emotional & Social Well-Being

When someone says “back to school,” thoughts that immediately…
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What grades do you offer IB for?

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is usually…
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What grades do you offer Economics for?

In Canada, Economics is typically offered as an elective subject…
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What grades do you offer Statistics for?

Statistics forms part of the Grade 12 Math subject Data Management.…
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What grades do you offer Biology for?

Biology is commonly offered as a subject in high school, primarily…
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Where do you offer Statistics tutors?

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Where do you offer Biology tutors?

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Where do you offer Economics tutors?

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How do you select your Economics tutors?

Our Economics tutors are carefully based on their specific strengths…
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How do you select your IB tutors?

Our International Baccalaureate (IB) tutors are carefully based…
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How do you select your Statistics tutors?

Our Statistics tutors are carefully based on their specific strengths…
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How do you select your Biology tutors?

Our Biology tutors are carefully based on their specific strengths…
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What grades do you offer History for?

History is taught in elementary school under the umbrella of…
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Where do you offer History tutors?

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How do you select your History tutors?

Our History tutors are carefully based on their specific strengths…
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What grades do you offer French for?

The age an individual begins the French immersion program in…
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How do you select your French tutors?

Our French tutors are carefully based on their specific strengths…
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Where do you offer French tutors?

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What grades do you offer Geography for?

Geography is offered at Elementary School level as part of Social…
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Where do you offer Geography tutors?

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How do you select your Geography tutors?

Our Geography tutors are carefully based on their specific strengths…
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Where do you offer AP tutors?

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What grades do you offer Advanced Program (AP) Tutors for?

AP or Advanced Placement Program consists of a three-year sequence…
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How do you select your Advanced Program (AP) tutors?

Our Advanced Program (AP) Tutors are carefully based on their…
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How do you select your Science tutors?

Our Science tutors are carefully based on their specific strengths…
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What grades do you offer Science for?

Science is offered at High School level, from Grades 10 - 12…
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How do you select your Accounting tutors?

Our Accounting tutors are carefully based on their specific strengths…
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What grades do you offer English for?

The English program includes compulsory courses, which are required…
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How do you select your English Tutors?

Our English tutors are carefully based on their specific strengths…
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Where do you offer English tutors?

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Where do you offer French Immersion tutors?

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What grades do you offer French Immersion for?

French Immersion Program provides students with the opportunity…
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What grades do you offer Physics Tutors for?

Physics comprises courses in Grades 11 and 12. Three types of…
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How do you select your French Immersion Tutors?

Our French Immersion tutors are carefully based on their specific…
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How do you select your Physics Tutors?

Our Physics tutors are carefully based on their specific strengths…
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How do you select your Computer Science tutors?

Our Computer Science tutors are carefully based on their specific…
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What grades do you offer Computer Science for?

Computer Science comprises courses in Grades 10, 11, and 12.…
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Where do you offer computer science tutors?

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When is it best to get your child a tutor?

When is it best to get your child a tutor? BrightSparkz Tutors…
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Where do you offer IB tutors?

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Where do you offer IB tutors?

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Where do you offer Science tutors?

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Where do you offer Accounting tutors?

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Where do you offer Physics tutors?

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Summer is time for STEM!

Summer is a great time to engage kids in fun and educational…
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Let’s talk about teacher gifts!

  I can’t believe that it’s that time of the year…
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My child is only 3 – Is Little Sparkz™ suitable?

Yes! Level 1 of our Little Sparkz™ program is perfect for 3…
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My child is already in Kindergarten – Is Little Sparkz™ suitable?

Little Sparkz™ takes children through the basics of what they…
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Which level of Little Sparkz™ should my child start with?

Little Sparkz™ is a two-level program, with Level 1 being more…
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What is Little Sparks?

The Little Sparkz™ program was designed by a team of specialist…
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What Makes an Effective Online Tutor?

The important role of online tutoring in today’s world of learning! Online…
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Tackling 10 Fears about Online Learning

It's no surprise that Online Learning and tutoring has become…
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Rest, Relax & Regroup

The Importance of the School Holiday Period After a busy year…
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Staying Sharp over the Summer: Level up with Language Skills (Part 1)

The idea of learning a new language may seem daunting for your…
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The Benefits of Learning Another Language

Learning new languages can benefit brain and social development While…
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BrightSparkz’ Summer Boredom Busters!

  Summer holidays are in full swing and your child…
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How Does BrightSparkz Decide on the Best Tutor Match?

How does BrightSparkz decide on the best tutor match? It’s…
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Right school Subjects for University

Setting up your future for success in Grade 11

Setting up Your Future for Success: The Importance of the Grade…
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Who is BrightSparkz?

The BrightSparkz Tutors team is a dedicated group of individuals…
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What happens if my child can’t do some of the activities?

The Camp Bright Minds program has been carefully created to include…
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Who facilitates Camp Bright Minds at Planet Kids?

The Planet Kids Program Directors have been trained by BrightSparkz…
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Do I need to send anything with my child to camp?

Your child will not need to bring any materials or equipment…
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Can my child attend Camp Bright Minds more than once?

Yes, your child can definitely attend Camp Bright Minds more…
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Petit à petit: A little French goes a long way

Petit à petit: A little French goes a long way Parents often…
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My child is in Grade 1 – is Little Sparkz still suitable?

Little Sparkz™ takes children through the basics of what they…
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My child may find Little Sparkz Level 1 slightly challenging. Should we do Level 1 twice or move on to Level 2?

If your child’s baseline literacy and numeracy knowledge as…
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Should my child start with Little Sparkz Level 1 or 2?

Little Sparkz Level 1 is appropriate for children aged 3 - 5…
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What is the difference between Little Sparkz Level 1 and Little Sparkz Level 2?

Little Sparkz Level 1 is designed for children preparing…
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Who is BrightSparkz?

The BrightSparkz Tutors team is a dedicated group of individuals…
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What happens if my child can’t do some of the activities?

Little Sparkz Facilitators are specifically trained on modifying…
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My child is new to Canada – will they cope with the Little Sparkz program?

Absolutely! Little Sparkz Level 1 and 2 are perfect entry level…
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Who facilitates the Little Sparkz program at Planet Kids?

The Planet Kids Program Directors are trained Little Sparkz facilitators.…
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Do I need to send anything with my child to camp?

Your child will not need to bring any materials or equipment…
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Does my child need to be able to read to work through the Little Sparkz program?

No! Your child definitely doesn’t need to be a proficient reader…
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Can my child do Little Sparkz Level 2 after completing Level 1?

Yes, your child can work through Level 2 after completing Level…
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Can my child work through the Little Sparkz program more than once?

Yes, your child can complete the same Little Sparkz course again.…
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Implementing Study & Organisational Skills: Achieving Learner Success

Organisational skills are a consistent work in progress that…
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I’m sharing a package with another tutor – what does that mean?

If you’re sharing a package with another tutor, you need to…
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Why are the lessons on my package disappearing/why does my package say “lesson logged by another tutor”?

Your package may be shared with another tutor, meaning another…
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What if a client cancels a lesson before I leave for the lesson?

You can accept this cancellation; the client does not forfeit…
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What if a client cancels a lesson when I’m on my way or already there

A tutor needs to log the cancelled lesson, by selecting either…
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If a client cancels a lesson, what do I do?

You will need to assess what kind or cancellation it was: 1.…
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Oops I forgot to log a lesson

Please send us an email with the client(s) name and surname,…
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I only did one lesson in (month), and I’m doing more next month, can I add this one lesson to next month’s payment?

No, any lesson that has been logged for a particular month, will…
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How do I log half lessons?

A tutor is not able to log half a lesson, nor should a tutor…
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How do I log a lesson?

1. Please log onto the portal, and look under “lesson logs”. 2.…
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Where do I send queries about receiving the incorrect payment total?

Step 1: Please double check that your lesson logs are 100% correct.…
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I did a lesson on the 1st – when will I be paid?

You will be paid by the 15th of the following month. Please remember…
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It’s the 15th and I haven’t been paid

Please double check your bank statements as payments can sometimes…
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When will I get paid?

Payments are processed for lessons that took place between the…
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How much will I get paid & can I get a payslip?

As per your contract, we do not provide payslips to our tutors.…
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Why did I get an email about logging?

If you got an email or text reminding you to log your lessons,…
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All you need to know about the logsheet

A logsheet is extremely important – it is the proof that you…
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literacy

Is Your Child’s Literacy Lagging?

The last 18 months have brought immeasurable changes to the way…
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Parents Expectations & Commitments: Why It’s Better To Get A Tutor

"Why get a tutor?", some may ask. A parent’s commitments are…
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How can you support your child’s schooling from home?

So many parents are worried to some extent about their children…
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Self-care & time management: How to unwind after a busy and chaotic year

2020 has been a crazy rollercoaster of a year, with many ups…
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Tips to prepare your child for the new school year

The long summer holidays and break from school are over with…
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summer

Summer Is Here!

How to incorporate Little Sparkz into summer-time outdoor fun Is…
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How Mindfulness Can Help You & Your Child During COVID-19

Mindfulness has become a bit of a buzz word in conversations…
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Juggling Working From Home & Home-Schooling

The Coronavirus pandemic and resultant lockdown has been difficult…
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Online Learning: The New Normal

May 2020: The world is a very different place to what it was…
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Teaching at Home: Tips for Parents

Most parents have suddenly been faced with the challenge of managing…
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The BrightSparkz Story

Who Is BrightSparkz? This is our story! We hope that the following…
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Preparing for Your First Year at University

Well done! You have successfully completed high school and are…
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Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?

The idea of letting your children start big school may seem overwhelming…
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Milestones To Check Off Before Big School

How did your little one get so big so quickly that the time to…
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Surviving University

Tips for Surviving Your First Year of University Congratulations!…
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Before You Break! Why Study Breaks Are Important

The Benefits of Study Breaks and How to Use Them Effectively When…
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