On #BellLetsTalk day discover endless ways to spend time in conservation areas – lean against a tree, go for a walk or give forest bathing a try! Forest bathing is a form of nature therapy that incorporates gentle, meditative practices. Follow these 5 easy steps to #ForestBathing
Use nature & the outdoors to help students understand math, science, language & more! NEW online educator workshops Aug 23-27. Space is limited. https://t.co/qzgfaANCOu
Thank you to @EducateMeAndYou for the wonderful suggestion, the grade 3s learned about the Canadian Indigenous artist, Norval Morrisseau. We learned about his inspiration & style as an artist. Here are some of the student’s work @SMCDSB @OntarioSLP @SiobhanMcKee8@SiobhainMillen
The classroom is where a generation learns what is necessary to create a better future.
Teachers, register for Truth and Reconciliation Week 2021.
#CanadaEducation https://t.co/xAArqzW4vo
The Summer Learning Program #SummerLearning begins tomorrow at SMCDSB! We are excited to welcome students from K-8 for engaging summer learning activities. @OntarioSLP @SMCDSB#SMCDSBlearns#SMCDSBsummer
#LearningWithLSRCA in nature has many proven benefits for learners & educators. Not sure where to start? Join our Outdoor Learning Workshop https://t.co/qzgfaANCOu
THIS WILL LIKELY MAKE YOU UNCOMFORTABLE, BUT IT REALLY NEEDS TO BE SAID.
Last week, the remains of 215 children were found at a former residential school. They were all victims of racism.
A few days ago, 4 people were murdered in yet another act of racism.
Keep reading. (1/10)
When @HeyCarabache presents the journey of a teacher, using Minecraft, while playing in real-time 🙌🏻🤯🤩 so cool! I feel so fortunate to be able to attend today’s conference 🙏🏻 @OECTAProv@OECTASimcoe
⭐️⭐️ ADVICE FOR TEACHERS - Please Rt ⭐️⭐️ If your entire cohort is sent home and you are asked to return to work, ask your public health unit to give this to you IN WRITING. Do NOT take this advice second hand OR from someone saying this to you verbally. It was written. ✍️
On September 10, we join others to recognize
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay. We all have a role to play to prevent suicide. @SMHO_SMSO
has created a resource for parents and families to help feel more knowledgeable and prepared to provide caring support. https://t.co/lrnU9dndyK
Also, if you ask a principal to make a decision to find a classroom elsewhere, how long would it take to ensure it meets standards and create a contract?How will those students feel when they are isolated from the rest of their school?What safety plan will be in place for them?🤷♀️
School boards and admin are doing the best they can, and a great job of it-but this all COULD have been possible before teachers returned to school (many returning TODAY for training) if we had a plan MONTHS ago. Will you blame the Ed community when your plan doesn’t work? (2/2)
After today’s news conference, @fordnation and @Sflecce (and whoever makes decision re:Ed)...how do you except school boards and admin to create 3-5 days of PD for staff, new school protocols, schedules, class lists, and make contracts for additional classrooms elsewhere? (1/2)
Today we sang happy birthday & a final goodbye to one our classmates starting the weekend early. The last two weeks have gone by sooo fast, and it’a hard to say goodbye. I am so proud of this group of students, they are going to be SO ready for grade 4 🙌🏻🥳 #SMCDSBsummer@SMCDSB
The month of August is often known in Anishnaabemowin as "Mndaamin D'bik Giizis" or in English the "Corn Moon". It is the moon where we learn about Creation and the cycle of life. As well, the seeds of the corn represent future generations yet to be born into this world.
Just finished our first day of online learning for #SMCDSBsummer @OntarioSLP ...I am truly amazed by the patience, participation, engagement, and focus of my students. It is so great to be working with @SMCDSB students and families again 🙌🏻👩🏫 #grateful
A project for myself this summer 🙌🏻 Ever since this pandemic started I wanted to find a way to make a mask like this. Even as someone without hearing loss, and especially as an educator, I need the ability to see someone’s expressions to understand them. https://t.co/lAzadfHiLc