Danielle Purdy

Kinder Teacher. #rainbowroom Ryerson Heights, GEDSB. She/Her. All tweets and opinions are my own and do not reflect those of my employer.

[Grand Erie District School Board @GEDSB]

Washrooms across Grand Erie will now include menstrual products free of charge - and free of barriers - thanks to a student-led initiative. More details here: https://t.co/4UW8CqXxeV

[Danielle Purdy @DanielleCPurdy]

Our fall investigations continue in the #RainbowRoom @RyersonHeights. Apples and pine cones and giant leaves, oh my. 🍁
#handsonlearning #kindergarten @GEDSB

[Danielle Purdy @DanielleCPurdy]

Instead of avoiding traditional holiday terms, respect ALL traditions.Happy Diwali,Eid Mubarak, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa,Gung Hay Fat Choy. It is OUR responsibility as educators to honour these holidays & expose our S’s to global traditions & celebrations. Inclusion matters

[Danielle Purdy @DanielleCPurdy]

I LOVE working in a school as diverse as @RyersonHeights. I used to avoid giving Christian holiday greetings (Thanksgiving, Christmas) and usually said “enjoy the holiday break/long wknd” But several parents wished me a happy thanksgiving this wk and it made me reconsider…

[Danielle Purdy @DanielleCPurdy]

One of my favourite moments in kindergarten @RyersonHeights so far…This munchkin doesn’t have a lot of verbal communication, but in this moment he took my hand and named the colour of each apple. I was so proud of him and grinning for hours 🍎🤩❤️ @GEDSB #inclusiveed

[Danielle Purdy @DanielleCPurdy]

We had an apple investigation in the #rainbowroom @RyersonHeights & one of our gems came to show me the apples he found in one of the table books.A lot of our kinders are MLL, but they always find a way to share their observations and ideas 🍎 @GEDSB #FallisOurFavourite

[Danielle Purdy @DanielleCPurdy]

It’s a challenging conversation to have with kinders,but today we focused on respecting & being kind to everyone & embracing what makes each of us special.We had a conversation about Indigenous culture, sharing circles & talking sticks.Then we decorated our own Talking Stick🧡

[Danielle Purdy @DanielleCPurdy]

Welcome to the Rainbow Room @RyersonHeights

[Danielle Purdy @DanielleCPurdy]

Making colour disappear and tornados in a jar for our final science class of the year. I asked the kids their favourite memory of this year and the popular response was science with Miss Purdy! I’ll take that as a win 🏆 @RyersonHeights @GEDSB #scientistsinthemaking

[Danielle Purdy @DanielleCPurdy]

About a month ago I handed out mystery flowers to my grade 1’s @RyersonHeights for our Living Things science unit. They have been sending me updates & promise they are taking care of them. Here are some photos of the blooms. 🌸

[Danielle Purdy @DanielleCPurdy]

My heart is full today.
A former student of mine graduated grade 8 and his mother reached out to a few former teachers and EA’s who were lucky enough to have taught and worked with this amazing human. We’re so proud of you, Tre! Congratulations 🖤

[Danielle Purdy @DanielleCPurdy]

@GooldMonique Congrats! One step closer to enjoying time with family and friends ❤️

[Dennis Wright @dwrighttvdsb]

Hate has no place here. Division has no place here. Racism, bias, bigotry, prejudice, intolerance, oppression…… all unwelcome. We need to do better. We can do much better. This is unacceptable @TVDSBcares @TVDSBSafeSchool @TVDSBEquity

[Danielle Purdy @DanielleCPurdy]

Beautiful story of a teachable moment. Read the full story in the link. Thank you Shannon for being vulnerable and creating this meaningful connection with your students.
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🤍

[Grand Erie District School Board @GEDSB]

When an unacceptable comment was heard, Shannon McLeod did what educators do best – she turned it into a teachable moment. What happened next became a meaningful lesson in inclusion & belonging. #Pride @Thompson_Creek

MORE: https://t.co/ULQdBBO9Ai

[Danielle Purdy @DanielleCPurdy]

@TaraMcFarling1 @UAlberta Me too! 🙌🏽 #lifelonglearner

[Danielle Purdy @DanielleCPurdy]

My kinders @RyersonHeights are learning about plants & bees this week. To kickstart our inquiry we made box vases & collected blooms we found outside. This idea came from an amazing teacher friend-thanks for the collab @ericalapage @KaraFowlie 🌸 @GEDSB #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

[Danielle Purdy @DanielleCPurdy]

Some lucky grades 1’s @RyersonHeights got to pick up a flower surprise this week.We’ve been learning about living things & their needs, so this was a perfect take home learning experience.Tomorrow we’ll be making predictions about what kind & colour of flower will bloom🌸 @GEDSB

[Danielle Purdy @DanielleCPurdy]

@DrMattParker Yes!! I’ve shared this tip with so many teacher friends. Game changer 🙌🏽

[Danielle Purdy @DanielleCPurdy]

@ClancyMichaela you are the voice for so many GEDSB teachers! You truly understand our needs and empathize with all we have been dealt this past year. Thank you for fighting for us!

[Danielle Purdy @DanielleCPurdy]

Currently listening to & participating in the @GEETFO Annual Meeting and I am BEYOND DISAPPOINTED with how it is proceeding. So many union reps are truly misrepresenting their constituents and our needs. The voices of so many GEETF members are being lost.