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  • Winterfest
    Our school is an OPHEA certified school- which means, “Healthy Schools Certification gives your school the tools to promote and enhance the health and well-being of students, school staff, and the broader school community.” More information about being an OPHEA certified school can be found here Last year, our focus was on physical activity and … Continue reading Winterfest
  • Using Foundational Literacy Resources with students in ELD Programs
    It is no secret that the new Language curriculum in Ontario places a strong focus on the development of foundational literacy skills. In response to the new curriculum and the Right to Read report, elementary schools across Ontario have been engaged in utilizing resources, such as the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) Foundations, that … Continue reading Using Foundational Literacy Resources with students in ELD Programs
  • The loneliest time
    Many years ago, I had the opportunity to teach overseas. I was hired as an assistant for public school English teachers, half a world away; my role was to team-teach grade 6-8 English classes with them. Each day was an adventure in which I learned more and more about this new country I was living … Continue reading The loneliest time
  • MVP of 2023
    Every new year, I start a writing assignment where students have to brainstorm to decide who their MVP of 2023 will be. We generate lists based on possible categories such as: Actors Musicians Athletes Educators Political Figures Doctors Youtubers Citizens Environmentalists Then, I teach my students how to write a five paragraph essay. They start … Continue reading MVP of 2023
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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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