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    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
  • Good at math?
    by Geeta Kumar
    I can’t tell you how many times in my career I’ve heard students share with me “I’m not good at math!”. This often comes out of frustration when a task is challenging, students feel pressure or compare their performance to others. Math confidence is so important to foster as it’s tied to belonging, self-efficacy, and … Continue reading Good at math?
  • Rethinking Invitations in the 2026 Kindergarten Curriculum
    by Preeti Deokharan
    Many of us are probably wondering what the new Ontario Kindergarten Curriculum will look like in classrooms that have embraced play-based learning for so many years. How will play fit into our teaching now that the curriculum places a stronger emphasis on structured literacy and numeracy? The most substantive change in the 2026 Kindergarten Curriculum … Continue reading Rethinking Invitations in the 2026 Kindergarten Curriculum
  • The Joys of Co-Teaching: Part 2
    by Rashmee Karnad-Jani
    Hello Fellow Travellers, In response to Part 1 of this conversation, a collaborative thought partner asked me some key questions. From those questions, I have synthesized the gist for us to think through and respond here: As some of our members have not had the chance to have co-teaching opportunities, what would you say to … Continue reading The Joys of Co-Teaching: Part 2
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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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