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  • Words, words, words
    Several years ago I was looking through a catalogue of vocabulary-learning apps, searching for one that might work well for multilingual language learners. As I swiped through the demos, a familiar pattern emerged – and it was most clearly illustrated in an upbeat app that was basically a digital version of flashcards. I tapped the … Continue reading Words, words, words
  • Mouse’s Wood – A Love Letter to the Natural World
      When a book begins with a map I get very excited. When a book begins with a map AND has interactive flaps to lift, I’m all in! These illustrative choices make “Mouse’s Wood” a beautiful book to enjoy just for the sake of the creative style but the story also can be a springboard … Continue reading Mouse’s Wood – A Love Letter to the Natural World
  • On Burnout and Sustainability
    “Burning out” is something I have become all too familiar with as an educator, parent, and person that tends to take on a lot of additional roles and responsibilities. It seems like there is always somewhere to be, an appointment to make, or thing to do. And while it can truly be a privilege to … Continue reading On Burnout and Sustainability
  • Welcome to ETFO
    It is February already! Since September, it has felt as if the school year is taking huge strides that go from one Friday to the next. In the midst of this hectic pace, I am delighted to share the Welcome to ETFO booklet for members in their first 5 years it is very easy to … Continue reading Welcome to ETFO
Heart and Art of Teaching and Learning book cover


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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