I recently had the opportunity to complete an in-situ experience at Gordon Terrace Elementary in a Grade 1 class. During my time there, I observed how the students engaged in literacy activities. Sentence Writing! When the students enter the classroom,… Continue Reading →
What was the book that changed everything for you? For me, it was The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan. After reading Sometimes Reading is Hard by Robin Bright, I gained a deeper understanding of how important our role as educators… Continue Reading →
What is worldview? A worldview is an individual’s set of beliefs that shapes their understanding of reality. It is influenced by knowledge, culture, and social factors. This worldview impacts a person’s actions and decision-making, guiding how they interpret the world… Continue Reading →
Creating towers using marshmallows and toothpicks to learn height (measurement). Students are using objects outside to measure their feet, arms, legs, and hands. Using sticks to measure distance. Learning about comparison by comparing our hands to the size of a… Continue Reading →
Painting flower pots for Mother’s Day. Community building art project! Each student decorates a flower petal to create a classroom friendship flower. Creating Mother’s Day cards! Tie-dying with our big buddies!
Soft Starts in the Classroom! What is a soft start? A soft start in the classroom is a gentle transition into the school day, offering students activities that promote a peaceful and positive environment. These activities can range from coloring… Continue Reading →
Aqamnik School Reflection (Winter Term) Description – What happened? I had the pleasure of attending Aqamnik School on three separate occasions with two of my classmates, Melissa and Josie. Aqamnik school is a small independent elementary school that uses the… Continue Reading →
Today we attended the Design Lab that is located under Kootenay Orchards Elementary and learned about technology resources in the classroom. What did we do? Ryan Mackenzie showed us many different tech tools that can be utilized in the classroom…. Continue Reading →