The majority of what I read and write daily is non fiction. If I were to attach a statistic to it, I would hazard to say that 95% of what I read and write on a daily basis is non fiction. I like to write poetry and narratives too but I seldom have the time […]
Classroom Management
Everyday Mental Health Classroom Resource
As January and the new year approaches, I start to reflect on balance and keeping true to what I believe to be most important. When in the classroom, I always thought that it was a great time to press the reset button with students and gear up for the next half of the year. Over […]
Robotics and Coding in Action
Reflections and Observations from Robotics/Coding classes… While currently working for several days on coding plus Lego robotics in three math classes: two grade 5/6s and one grade 7/8 class, I had the most interesting experience on a recent Friday. An assumption, as the technology leader and I were planning out the lessons and build, was that many […]
Snow Suit Stress
Can we talk about snow suits for a minute? I absolutely love teaching our youngest learners but with them comes a few months of winter clothing nightmares. I didn’t mind this so much while teaching Kindergarten, because I saw the [endless hours of] time spent getting dressed as a teaching opportunity and an important part […]
December…in the Classroom
December is an exciting and often hectic month in classrooms. Holiday celebrations, snow days and events leading up to the break will provide some added complications to teaching. Although these are things to consider every day, this time of year can be highly emotional and stressful for students and teachers. Here are some things to […]
Gaming…safely?
We have been trained to watch for concerns of a child’s well being. This didn’t include cyber information. As a responsible teacher I’m drawing the attention of students to current events. During this time of sharing, my students have become more relaxed and open about their after school activities which include gaming for many. When […]
Mindful Pause, with or without Technology?
Everywhere I turn I see the effects of our technologically advanced world. Gains have been made in medical research, communication abilities, and advancements toward an easier life? Some of the effects on individuals are now coming to light. Many people are connected to the internet 24/7. This is causing sleep disturbances, eye issues, addiction behaviours, […]
Building a Community
School begins by building the student community. We invite guardians into the space and include them in building the environment. Often this is done with a newsletter or email introducing the subjects and the adults whom have contact with each child. Any special events or classroom supplies are mentioned to assist students with a successful […]