Tammy Somerville

HDSBPrincipal @Hawthorne Village. Passionate about children, educators, literacy, early learning, math, inclusion & leadership. Dedicated to life-long learning.

[Town of Halton Hills @_HaltonHills]

Halton Hills is on the treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Oct 28 marks the 205th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 19. We recognize the history and relationship that indigenous people have to the land where we live. Learn more: https://t.co/TMAvo5m9rO

[Howie Hua @howie_hua]

When subtracting from a number with a line of zeros, rather than "borrow" multiple times, try this strategy!

[Tammy Somerville @TSomerville2205]

Shivers. Still.

[Halton Hills FD @HaltonHillsFD]

2001. 343 @FDNY firefighters perished along with far too many others. We pause to reflect and remember all whose lives were taken by the tragic and senseless violence. We wish all affected peace of mind. #neverforget

[HDSB @HaltonDSB]

Students are encouraged to speak with a trusted adult including a teacher, Educational Assistant, Social Worker, Child & Youth Worker, school administration or school Guidance Counsellor. Students may also call the Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868.

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

Children learn what they live.

I can’t get enough of this little guy, who’s as good a motivational coach as you’ll ever find. But young children aren’t natural born encouragers - they’re apprentices in the environments into which they are born and live.

What do his words tell you about the types of interactions he’s used to? The supports his parents consistently provide?

If you want your child to be caring, encouraging, courteous… you’re the key.

This amazing video via one of my favorite creators, dad_vlog on IG, whose thoughtful parenting is always on display. Give him a follow if you aren’t already. Top notch.

[Halton Learning Foundation @HaltonLearnFDN]

With school starting soon, HLF is already receiving calls from parents who need help. Read more in @InsideHalton

https://t.co/XvchDZH4Zz

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

This little cutie has just heard the magic words!

Did you know that your child understands language even before they begin using it? Receptive language - baby’s ability to comprehend what he/she hears - begins developing before expressive (or spoken) language.

And even as they begin speaking, it’s not uncommon for a child’s receptive vocabulary to be much larger than their expressive vocabulary.

What does this mean for you? First, it makes it critical that you speak early and often to your baby. This is literally how they learn language.

Second it means that you should never lull yourself into assuming that your baby isn’t internalizing the language you use - or that they are exposed to via media - just because they are “too little to understand.”

What your baby hears consistently will soon become a part of their own vocabulary. Don’t find this out the hard way. 🤬

Now, watch this little one light up when asked if she’d like something to eat. It may not be a sentence she’s ready to utter on her own, but there’s little doubt she understands (and approves of!) what mom is asking.

Too cute. This expert language learner was posted to IG by williams.fam.07

[HDSB @HaltonDSB]

ATTN #HDSB families with kiddos taking the bus this upcoming school year⤵️

[Nicole Hagley @NHagley2]

Love this reminder of a simple addition to your class routine that builds relationships. When we do this as an entire staff & welcome students at the front door of the school - the responses are so positive - reframing the whole day - for staff and students.
#Relationships

[Robert Kaplinsky @robertkaplinsky]

How close can your second and third graders get as to 1000 with this @openmiddle problem? Who needs a worksheet when kids are fighting to get the closest?! https://t.co/3qyoObPqdZ #MTBoS

[Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) @haltonschoolbus]

HSTS presents: "Most Outstanding School Bus Driver" contest! If you think your Driver is the absolute best in the region, please complete this nomination form and tell us why! https://t.co/DsCLLyQ5IP

[HDSB @HaltonDSB]

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. The HDSB invites you to engage in learning the true history, rights and current realities, and to celebrate the excellence of Indigenous peoples during #IndigenousHistoryMonth. We encourage learning in all schools in June and every day.

[Diane M-C @singinglady14]

My last hurrah with my school choir! When the adjudicator worked with them, he suggested I step aside and they were fantastic without me in front them! It was a great day at Wonderland!!

[Judy Bouktsis @MsBouktsis]

Tonight we celebrated the upcoming retirement of three of us not wearing white. @Hawthorne_PS @HaltonDSB @CurtisEnnisHDSB @TSomerville2205 @singinglady14

[Tammy Somerville @TSomerville2205]

I love this.

[MLB @MLB]

C’mon, we both know how this ends. 🤣

[United Nations @UN]

Human rights are for everyone, everywhere - no matter who you are or whom you love.

🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

As #PrideMonth gets underway, join UN @free_equal & stand up for equal rights & fair treatment of LGBTIQ+ people everywhere: https://t.co/Ljui9GrbOo