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  • Beauty and Joy in Mathematics
    by Sharon Ethier
    As a student, I would venture to say that math was felt very different. There were a lot of equations and my teacher would write examples on the board to help us to find the right answer to the problems. I could follow along with the examples and formulas and felt confident in completing my … Continue reading Beauty and Joy in Mathematics
  • Taking a Break
    by Sharon Ethier
    There is a moment in the classroom when the students are curious.  You’ve probably noticed this moment because it changes the energy of the entire room.  There’s a certain buzz of anticipation; maybe it’s the moment when they are waiting to see what happens next in a science experiment or listening for the next exciting … Continue reading Taking a Break
  • Structured Literacy Shift Series: Final Thoughts
    by Geeta Kumar
    Over the past year I have been reflecting on my shifts in practice in relation to my literacy practice. You can see them all below: Structured Literacy Shift # 1 –  Explicit Instruction Structured Literacy Shift # 2 –  Morphology Instruction Structured Literacy Shift # 3 – Progress Monitoring Structured Literacy Shift # 4 – … Continue reading Structured Literacy Shift Series: Final Thoughts
  • Community
    by Sharon Ethier
    Every year I start in my garden just a little bit later than the year before, not on purpose, but because May and June are so busy as a teacher. “Professional” gardeners on social media share helpful advice – from when to plant to when to close down the garden to what grows best in … Continue reading Community
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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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