PRO Grant Ideas

PRO Grant Ideas

Are you a parent, passionate about your child’s education, and dedicated to their overall health and wellness?   Are you applying for an Ontario Parents Reaching Out Grant, and are looking for a great Pro Grant Idea to bring to your child’s school?   If so, then ...
Toronto’s Best Birthday Party Entertainer

Toronto’s Best Birthday Party Entertainer

The votes are in, and Scott Dietrich has been named “Toronto’s Best Children’s Party Entertainer” for a eighth consecutive year. As amazing as this feat may seem, I can assure you it’s no trick.   Yearly, readers of City Parent Magazine, one of Canada’s ...
PRO Grant Speakers

PRO Grant Speakers

The Parents Reaching Out Grants continue to empower parents to engage in their communities, and support their student’s achievement and well-being.   Hosting health and wellness events are a popular use of Ontario PRO Grants.  Finding a speaker however, that can effectively ...
Toronto Childrens Magician Scott Dietrich gives back
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Toronto Children's Magician, Scott Dietrich, gives back!

Scott has a special talent for connecting with the audience. Last week, he performed for a group of kids from Childhood Cancer Canada. His show was an absolute hit! Very few people can hold 5-10 year olds attention for longer than half an hour. Scott’s energy was contagious. ...
Birthday Party Entertainer Toronto

Birthday Party Entertainer Toronto

Looking for, and finding a birthday party entertainer can seem like such a colossal task, especially when it comes to kid’s parties. With all the other responsibilities that come with organizing the perfect birthday party (decorations, cakes, loot bags guest list, etc.), finding ...

Toronto Birthday Magician

Thank you, Scott! for a great show for my son's 1st birthday party. Even though my son is only 1, Scott made the show entertaining and interactive for all ages that attended (age 1-12). He had a trick and show for everyone.  Very inclusive, which I love.    Thank you ...

Anti Bullying Tip # 3: Modeling Positive Problem Solving Behaviors

If every student has been, or will experience a bullying situation at some point in their lives (which is the case based on my research), it’s smart to prepare students in advance. This isn’t being pessimistic; I’d just rather be proactive then reactive, especially ...
Anti – Bullying Tip 2 – Demystify Tattling

Anti – Bullying Tip #2 – Demystify Tattling

There is a big difference between tattling and telling-there is an important distinction to be made, and one that many primary school principals request I cover during my anti-bullying presentations. The “B” word is being thrown around a lot these days, but not all conflict ...
Anti Bullying Tip  1 - Share Your Own Story

Anti Bullying Tip # 1 - Share Your Own Story

  “Vulnerability is the birthplace of connection and the path to the feeling of worthiness.” -Brene Brown     We cannot expect of our children, what we are not willing to give ourselves. The willingness to be vulnerable is not a sign of weakness; it’s ...
I Can and I Did” Passes The Bechdel Test

"I Can and I Did!” Passes The Bechdel Test

By Scott DietrichBlog Birthday Parties 1010 comments
Whether or not you have heard of my latest book “I Can and I Did”, you may have heard of the Bechdel Test in the media recently; it is a test for gender equality in movies and literature. Essentially it serves as a measurement for rating the gender equality in ...
Toronto Magician for your Christmas Party Entertainment Everyone Can Agree On

Toronto Magician for your Christmas Party: Entertainment Everyone Can Agree On

By Scott DietrichBlog Hocus Pocus Magazine0 comments
We’re almost exactly 8 weeks out from Christmas; if you’re a party planner, don’t let your stress level change from green to red with the autumn leaves. If you want to make this year’s children’s holiday party the best yet, you need a magician; entertainment ...