J Cruise

Kindergarten Teacher @DSBN. Connecting, collaborating, and getting inspired is my happy place.

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@ToyTheaterGames you are one of our favourites! #Kindergarten @dsbn

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Story Xperiential Summer Exhibition 2022 https://t.co/cqoQsD5YMQ via @YouTube

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Use my code CRUISE15 for a discount!

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Calling all storytellers & teachers! We have opened registration for our 9-week Fall session of Story Xperiential with Pixar. Starts Oct 3rd, reserve your spot now: https://t.co/9Z47mAz0aT

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Attention all middle school teachers and up!!! Take the guess work out of inspiring ALL Ss! Please Share as it starts OCT 3! Discount code: CRUISE15

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Thrilled to report we had 90% completion rate (again) for Story Xperiential. If you know anyone who might be interested please share:

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Projecting student work is an easy way to build community, honour student work and engage the whole group @dsbn

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Bringing the sunshine and rainbows in! Ss love to share what they are eating. This inspired an inquiry into eating the rainbow! Sorting, reading, counting, connecting, sequencing and self-regulation skills come naturally through student-driven learning.

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Star of the day gets to create their name or initials on Song Maker using Google Chrome Music Lab. We play it for the whole group at community time. Building community in unique ways is my constant pursuit @dsbn

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If you’re looking to empower students who love creating, check this out: https://t.co/heEOT2vsb3

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How do we engage and inspire Ss after 8 months of virtual learning? One key ingredient I’ve discovered is always having something to look forward to each and every day. Today is Unicorn day! Who doesn’t love unicorns? @DSBNVirtual

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After reading a Pete the Cat story, Ss wrote a list of materials and planned their very own treehouses. Ss followed up with making models on Minecraft or with chosen materials around their home @DSBNVirtual @dsbn

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Ss created scenes in their authentic play in breakouts rooms setting the stage for learning positional language the following day as we shared our creations. Engagement, feedback, and explicit teaching erupts naturally when the learning has a personal connection @DSBNVirtual

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Students are engaged when tasks are relatable and empathy driven. We helped Moana get settled into her new home. Ss demonstrated their understanding of how we adapt to changing seasons & climates in Gr. 1 ⁦@DSBNVirtual⁩ #STEMeducation

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We read a ⁦@vooks⁩ story ‘Our Classroom is a Family’ and Ss reflected how they feel part of our virtual classroom. Community building extends until June to continue building relationships and strengthening Ss wellness and connection to their learning ⁦@DSBNVirtual⁩

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What is Peace? @DSBNVirtual Students reflected and co-created a class slideshow after we read ‘The Peace Book’ by @toddparr

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Reluctant writers are empowered to express their ideas when they anticipate their writing will be featured and honoured. After reading ‘Red is Best’, a class book was created and shared on our D2L page. ⁦@DSBNVirtual⁩

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Asynchronous activities that inspire Ss to use loose parts/found objects in creative ways, like learning our colour wheel is one way to lower screen time and engage our learners ⁦@DSBNVirtual⁩ #virtuallearning

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Building community in the virtual classroom can be as simple as creating a class book from student responses and inserting them into a slideshow on your main page. Ss seeing their work showcased is one way we can honour them @DSBNVirtual #virtuallearning

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@_JasonLatham @hillsideTwolves Jason! You were the very best - all the best on your new adventure:)

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