Gillis School

We are a Kindergarten to Grade 6 school serving the communities of Tyndall, Garson and surrounding areas. We proudly incorporate the Balanced School Day.

[Pasi Sahlberg @pasi_sahlberg]

"With any luck, when the 90 days are over, our children and teachers will make play a permanent part of the daily school experience." Read our op-ed in @CNNOpinion: https://t.co/tiyrAH7QnB @GonskiInstitute @UNSWArts @UNSW @williamdoylenyc

[Brent Stokes @brentstokes753]

A fun fraction challenge going out to my class next week! What are some fractions you see in this picture? @SunriseMathMan

[early play @earlyplay]

Unstructured play should have no specific learning outcome

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After a sufficient amount of 'productive struggle' time:
Total - 35
Yellow and Red – 7
Black and Blue – 5
Dark Green – 4
White – 3
Light Green - 2
Orange and Grey - 1

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#LEGO Estimation Challenge.
How many LEGO pieces are in the glass bowl? The two pictures are the same bowl (front and back).
Use your estimation strategies and the clues below.

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Answer to follow after some 'productive struggle time.'

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What a night! Thank you to all the parents for bringing the kids to see us.

[Allan Stevenson @SunriseMathMan]

A duck was given $9, a spider was given $36, a bee was given $27. Based off of this I formation, how much money would be given to a dog? These & other great riddles to keep your students thinking mathematically & to engage in meaningful math conversations https://t.co/I5WJT9OPYy

[Mashup Math @mashupmath]

Happy #Puzzle Saturday! Can YOU solve this one? See the answer and get 7 more math puzzles like today's at https://t.co/abjeY87y24

[early play @earlyplay]

Active outdoor play is important to a child’s emotional growth by helping to build self-confidence and esteem.

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Clue #5: Not an odd number.

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Estimation Challenge:
How many lollipops in the bowl?
Use the pictures with different angles and the clues to decide.
Clue #1: More than the number of days in May.

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Clue #4: There were 7 lollipops in each package.