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• Sponge Blog
  by Diane Kim
  September 20, 2026
  Just immerse Multilingual Language Learners in English, they’ll soak it up before you know it. Don’t worry, children are wired for language acquisition; they’ll pick up English quickly. Young children are like sponges! Just keep talking, they’ll absorb whatever you say. I have heard these types of statements my entire career. They pop up not … Continue reading Sponge Blog
• September Blossoms
  by Rashmee Karnad-Jani
  September 20, 2026
  Hello Fellow Travellers, Welcome back to you and me in our schools, classrooms, to our routines and to this special place where we connect and converse. To those who are just coming to this space, welcome also. I am delighted to be able to return to The Heart and Art of Teaching and Learning for … Continue reading September Blossoms
• Equitable Read-Alouds
  by Diane Kim
  September 20, 2026
  Read-alouds have always been one of the more magical parts of teaching for me. Pictures and words bring rich stories to life, and suddenly the class is immersed in tales that might be whimsical, moving, hilarious, suspenseful, heart-breaking, or uplifting… It’s hard to imagine a more powerful learning medium.  As a new teacher I remember … Continue reading Equitable Read-Alouds
• What’s in a name? Oh so much!
  by Tracy Jansen-Sequeira
  September 18, 2026
  A student enters a learning space for the first time, and a million thoughts run through your mind about how you can make them feel welcomed, safe and included. There are many ways to make a space inclusive, but one of the simplest and most impactful ways is all in knowing, understanding and properly pronouncing … Continue reading What’s in a name? Oh so much!

The book, The Heart and Art of Teaching and Learning: Practical Ideas and Resources for Beginning Teachers, is meant to be the beginning of sharing and learning with each other, which includes practical tips on setting up your own classroom, building inclusion, working with parents and more.

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