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  • Keeping Families Connected
    by Preeti Deokharan
    As educators, we know how important strong home school partnerships are. When families feel connected to what is happening in the classroom, they are often able to better able to support their child’s learning and engage in meaningful conversations. The challenge, of course, is finding the time to communicate while balancing everything else we do … Continue reading Keeping Families Connected
  • Reading at the Horseshoe Table
    by Sharon Ethier
    The horseshoe table is a special place in my classroom.  It’s a meeting place where students come when they want academic help or for an alternate workplace.  Sometimes I hold small group instruction at the table and sometimes individual assessments. The table is a safe space to work and talk and learn.   There is such … Continue reading Reading at the Horseshoe Table
  • Visual Arts Assessment: A reflection
    by Geeta Kumar
    The last few years, I have been reflecting on assessment in visual arts, and the impact it can have on my students. In Visual Arts, the curriculum highlights the creative process (experimentation, expression, problem solving), not just the end product that we all see. This makes voice and choice essential during backwards design planning. In … Continue reading Visual Arts Assessment: A reflection
  • What is Mathematical Modelling?
    by Sharon Ethier
    As a math teacher, I often use my professional judgement* to select word problems for students.  I want to see how students apply math for a specific purpose; whether an open question that allows for multiple entry points or whether I hope to elicit a certain equation. These word problems sometimes integrate one or two … Continue reading What is Mathematical Modelling?
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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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