Cayley Burton – writing for parents and educators

Cayley Burton – writing for parents and educatorsShort, practical pieces on tutoring, neurodivergent kids, play-based learning, and behaviour and emotions, from a Calgary MEd and certified ECE.https://cayleyburton.com/en-caOn Transitioning Back to School: Practical Math Activities for Kids – Low-cost, hands-on math activities to ease kids back into the school year.https://cayleyburton.com/blog/back-to-school-math-activitieshttps://cayleyburton.com/blog/back-to-school-math-activitiesBaking, measuring tape in the park, shapes in sensory play, and counting what is already in the room – four easy ways to reintroduce math before the first day back.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTPlay-based learningOn Child-Led Documentation and Empowering Kids with Cameras – Giving children the camera: a child-led approach to documentation in early childhood education.https://cayleyburton.com/blog/child-led-documentation-camerashttps://cayleyburton.com/blog/child-led-documentation-camerasWhen children are given the camera instead of the educator, documentation becomes collaborative and meaningful. Three easy ways to include children’s photography.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTPlay-based learningOn the Benefits of “Pop-up” Classes – How one-off pop-up tutoring classes make learning affordable, accessible, and fun.https://cayleyburton.com/blog/benefits-of-pop-up-classeshttps://cayleyburton.com/blog/benefits-of-pop-up-classesWeekly lessons aren’t the only path to meaningful learning. Three reasons occasional “pop-up” classes can be just as effective – for a lower cost.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTTutoring tipsOn Building Tolerance for Table Work – Five practical ways to help kids sit, focus, and finish their table work.https://cayleyburton.com/blog/building-tolerance-for-table-workhttps://cayleyburton.com/blog/building-tolerance-for-table-workSitting down to do focused work on paper or screen is an essential skill. Five easy suggestions for building a child’s tolerance for it.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMTTutoring tipsOn Your 1st Tutoring Consultation with Me – What to expect at your free first K–12 tutoring consultation in Calgary.https://cayleyburton.com/blog/first-tutoring-consultationhttps://cayleyburton.com/blog/first-tutoring-consultationThe first consultation is free, no-pressure, and includes your child. Here’s what to expect in the lead-up and how to book.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMTTutoring tipsOn The Importance of Play – Why play-based learning matters for children’s development and academic success.https://cayleyburton.com/blog/importance-of-playhttps://cayleyburton.com/blog/importance-of-playChildren are biologically built to learn through play – and denying them that time backfires. A case for balancing worksheets with real playtime.Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMTPlay-based learningOn Emotional Regulation around the Holidays – Supporting children’s big feelings in the weeks before winter break.https://cayleyburton.com/blog/emotional-regulation-holidayshttps://cayleyburton.com/blog/emotional-regulation-holidaysThirty children, and a whole lot of shifting emotions in the lead-up to the holidays. What I noticed in the classroom, and the strategies I lean on to support them.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMTBehaviour & emotionsOn Taking Kids Outside – Bringing the outdoors inside when it’s too cold to go out in Calgary.https://cayleyburton.com/blog/taking-kids-outsidehttps://cayleyburton.com/blog/taking-kids-outsideAt -21°C, even a 10-minute visit outdoors can be too much for little ones. Some ways to keep kids active and engaged indoors on the coldest Calgary days.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMTPlay-based learningOn Responding to Children’s Behaviours – Why all behaviour is communication, and what children are really asking for.https://cayleyburton.com/blog/responding-to-childrens-behaviourshttps://cayleyburton.com/blog/responding-to-childrens-behavioursWhen a child’s behaviour is bouncing off the walls, they’re asking to be seen and heard. All behaviour is communication – our job is to work out what it’s telling us.Sun, 07 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMTBehaviour & emotions