PhD candidate, teacher researcher, mom and spouse. Supporting educators to navigate the complexity of teaching young children learning to read and write
The first article connected to my research got published today! Kindergarten educators do such complex and amazing work as they teach young children to read. So thankful to my co-author and the amazing educators who shared their experiences with us https://t.co/TS3Kf1TAF3
Hope is stronger than HIV and AIDS.
Millions of children and families are still impacted by the HIV and AIDS epidemic. But, through prevention, treatment and care, we’re building a future where no child is left behind.
At World Vision, we focus on:
👉 Preventing mother-to-child transmission
👉 Supporting vulnerable children and families
👉 Fighting stigma and discrimination
👉 Empowering adolescents with life-saving knowledge
Together, we can create a world free from HIV and AIDS. Learn more about our life-changing work and how you can help: https://t.co/0PT8Rjsw2G
Relentless conflict in #Sudan has brought misery to millions of civilians, fuelling the world’s worst hunger and displacement crisis.
Today at the #UNGA, @UN, Member States and partners will urge the world to #KeepEyesOnSudan, protect civilians and end this brutal war. ⬇️
Calling all three-year olds to the HDSB! In October and November, the HDSB will be hosting Kindergarten Open Houses in Acton, Georgetown, Milton, Burlington and Oakville to answer any questions families may have Learn more: https://t.co/RfhPUT7ikq
"Literacy is a foundation for people to acquire broader knowledge, skills, values, attitudes, and behaviours to foster a culture of lasting peace..."
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Please do not use Teachers Pay Teachers for ANYTHING to do with #OrangeShirtDay. Not only is TPT NOT audited for equity and cultural appropriation, creators are literally making money off of Indigenous trauma. I will continue to share free vetted resources this month! 🧡🪶
If you care about phonics, teach writing
If you care about reading, teach writing
If you care about children...(notice and apply the letter patterns above
To Improve Reading Skills, Teach Writing Skills https://t.co/cv6kRVl0I2 via @ASCD@pamallyn@ILAToday
🚨Exciting news!
Earlier this year, the federal government announced significant changes to the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program, expanding its reach.
Learn how it will benefit teachers and educators. 🔗👇
Our third name activity challenges #kindergarten students to write their names in as many ways as possible! Provide students with a name surface and invite them to get creative with letter manipulatives and loose parts! Here's an example: https://t.co/aJQvkoYta2 #earlyliteracy 🔤
The "Name Game" is such a fun way to reinforce phonemic awareness in #kindergarten and practice student names at the start of the year! Once introduced, this game can be played all year long for fun transitions or silly stories. Have a look: https://t.co/XoJxvnIGI2 #playbased
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One of my favourite James Baldwin quotes “The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe; and I am beginning to suspect that whoever is incapable of recognizing this may be incapable of morality”.
Don't mistake parents' lack of participation for lack of care. Many face barriers that prevent them from attending school events. We asked parents and here are their responses: 🧵
HIRING: Instructors in Teacher Education for Health and Phys-Ed; Drama and Dance, Visual Arts; PJI Music and Canadian and World Studies. Please RT:
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"Teaching is a creative profession, not a delivery system. Great teachers do [pass on information], but what great teachers also do is mentor, stimulate, provoke, engage."
(Dr. Ken Robinson) @lfontario#teaching#leadership